Project five - Drop leaf Dinning Table

I was browsing on the free section on craiglist someday and saw a post for free stuffs without a picture.  Normally I won't bother to look but since it was so closed to Sam's house I decided to go and take a look.  I was delighted when I saw this drop-leaf dinning table.  I had to quickly call him and asked him to pick it up for me right away.    It turned out perfect to be the prefect piece for my small apartment.  It got the looks and also the flexiblity.  Only downside to it is that it took us (especially Sam) forever to sand as the vener top was peeling.










Steps:
1. Fill the crack with Veneer piece and wood filler
2. Sand it to smooth
3. Apply generous layer of Kilz Can Primer( I think we did 3 coats using brush and roller)
4. Sand it down to smooth (seriously think it took more than 3 hours to sand)
5. Kryon Stain white top coat
6. Polycrylic to finish

Project four - French Provincial Dresser

French Provincial Dresser
I love the idea of using dresser as a TV standathe storage that comes with it; perfect for my small spaces. 

Bought this baby on craiglist for $100.  It also comes with the mirror. Originally handpainted with gold rims.

Steps:
1. Sand
2. Prime using Kilz primer spay (highly recommended)
3. Kryon Spray paint in Satin White
4. Miniwax Polycrylic clear coat
5. Wet Sanding (600 grits - 1000 grits)
Complete.

Painting is not hard but a big surface like its top is not quite easy as well.  I am glad Sam had previous spay painting experience otherwise it might not turned out as nice as it was.

Sold as we bought another dresser at the auction for a great deal.

Project three - Chesterfield

I have a love and hate relationship toward this chesterfield.   It wasn't done to the perfection but it was just way too hard to fixed.  It was our first vinyl project and also first tufted/button project.   If we had better skill back then, I am sure it will turn much better. 

Blue Chesterfield in the background.   We forgot to take a picture of this baby.

We found it on craiglist for $40; It had a one paint spot and no legs. I didn't realize it was real leather until we took it apart.  This was like advance puzzle; taking it apart wasn't easy to start with but putting it back and knowing where each piece goes was a challenge.  We lable each pieces as we go; however, still wasn't able to figure out where each button goes as the original patter was stretched overtime.  I am so glad that we were able to finish this project, I was ready to give up so many time.

This is after everying got sew togehter and already marked the pull through the buttons.

Project Two - Wingback chair

I love the look of a wingback chair.  It fits perfectly in antique/modern design. 
Of course I like things matching since I have such a small space ( only 600 sq feet).  It will just looks odd if it doesn't have the matching design.

I found this fabric Waverly Onyx from Joann.  This is one of the few damask print I like; only wish that  it comes in pure white.

We found a very sturdy wingback and foot rest from free on Craiglist.  It was in a Ok condition with fabric slight worn.  Once we took apart the cover, the inside looks very clean.

After reading the upholstery book and browing on a few DIY blog.  We started on our project.   The first one always took longer.  Can't remember how long it acturally takes as we were working on a few pieces at once.  We are pretty happy on how it turned out.  We wasn't able to use tack strip on the back piece as the only tack strip we found here in vancouver was not strong enough for this baby.  We ended up buying " matt tack" from ebay to finish the back which makes it so much more classic.

It was sold because I was complaint that it was too big for my small space.

Project One - Bar Stools

The inspiration came from this picture.  After I had my mine set on the print, everything else sort of just fall into place.  Our first project was the Ikea barstools.
Steps
1. Take it apart( not necessary)
2. Prime it Grey with Kryon Grey primer
3. Take apart the seat and back rest.
4. Add foam
5. Staple everything back and re-assemble.
Complete.

This one of the easier project.  Only challenge is to line up the print.
Before and After:

How it looks in my place: