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whispertoascream Joined Fri 11/17/06 Posts: 22844	Wed 04/23/08 08:16 AM Edited by whispertoascream on Wed 04/23/08 08:19 AM
I bought this old chest from a thrift store (Picture is up), and I want to restore it. I thought about sanding it down painting the red a dark chocolate brown, re-paint the black, black. And refinish the natural wood part. Polish up the brass and get a piece of glass for the top (to turn it into a coffee table). Think that would look OK?

franshade Joined Tue 07/24/07 Posts: 24704	Wed 04/23/08 08:17 AM
wtg - why not stain it instead of painting it?

Redsoxfan1 Joined Sat 12/29/07 Posts: 8388	Wed 04/23/08 08:17 AM
Yes, I think it would be great like that!

taboo365 Joined Thu 08/23/07 Posts: 2999	Wed 04/23/08 08:18 AM
if it makes ya feel good, go for it.

whispertoascream Joined Fri 11/17/06 Posts: 22844	Wed 04/23/08 08:18 AM
wtg - why not stain it instead of painting it? Because I still want it to match the rest of my living room.

1956deluxe Joined Thu 12/06/07 Posts: 8559	Wed 04/23/08 08:18 AM
I like the RED!

whispertoascream Joined Fri 11/17/06 Posts: 22844	Wed 04/23/08 08:20 AM
It is a nice red, but WAY to scratched and messed up.

docburneraz Joined Mon 01/07/08 Posts: 417	Wed 04/23/08 08:20 AM
Make sure its not worth that much before you screw with the original finish. You could actually De-value the piece

VFury Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 170	Wed 04/23/08 08:21 AM
Have you considered an antique finish? Most stores sell an additive for your paint colors to give it an antique look. Easy, and very cool!

SKPCG Joined Mon 03/03/08 Posts: 14708	Wed 04/23/08 08:22 AM
If it's an antique at all, ask a professional as refinishing/painting could decrease its value.

whispertoascream Joined Fri 11/17/06 Posts: 22844	Wed 04/23/08 08:23 AM
Make sure its not worth that much before you screw with the original finish. You could actually De-value the piece There is a postal sticker on it that says from Toronto 1967. But that is it. There is no other markings on it that says who made it, where it was made or anything.

franshade Joined Tue 07/24/07 Posts: 24704	Wed 04/23/08 08:23 AM
wtg - why not stain it instead of painting it? Because I still want it to match the rest of my living room. great, just a thought

Mikentexas101 Joined Fri 09/28/07 Posts: 233	Wed 04/23/08 08:25 AM
Make sure its not worth that much before you screw with the original finish. You could actually De-value the piece There is a postal sticker on it that says from Toronto 1967. But that is it. There is no other markings on it that says who made it, where it was made or anything. It looks like it could be pretty old and maybe worth something I would have someone check it out before you painted it

CleanBathroom Joined Thu 02/07/08 Posts: 5544	Wed 04/23/08 08:30 AM
I bought this old chest from a thrift store (Picture is up), and I want to restore it. I thought about sanding it down painting the red a dark chocolate brown, re-paint the black, black. And refinish the natural wood part. Polish up the brass and get a piece of glass for the top (to turn it into a coffee table). Think that would look OK? Why fix it up? Use it to bury your ex-husband at sea. Can I get an amen from the congregation??

whispertoascream Joined Fri 11/17/06 Posts: 22844	Wed 04/23/08 08:31 AM
I bought this old chest from a thrift store (Picture is up), and I want to restore it. I thought about sanding it down painting the red a dark chocolate brown, re-paint the black, black. And refinish the natural wood part. Polish up the brass and get a piece of glass for the top (to turn it into a coffee table). Think that would look OK? Why fix it up? Use it to bury your ex-husband at sea. Can I get an amen from the congregation?? I will actually drink to that! AMEN! ( you will never hear me say that again so cherish it )

writer_gurl Joined Sat 03/01/08 Posts: 7673	Wed 04/23/08 08:38 AM
I bought this old chest from a thrift store (Picture is up), and I want to restore it. I thought about sanding it down painting the red a dark chocolate brown, re-paint the black, black. And refinish the natural wood part. Polish up the brass and get a piece of glass for the top (to turn it into a coffee table). Think that would look OK? Why fix it up? Use it to bury your ex-husband at sea. Can I get an amen from the congregation??

TxsGal3333 Joined Tue 09/05/06 Posts: 76393	Wed 04/23/08 08:40 AM
I just got two old ones from a garage sale friend bought them for me and I plan on doing the same thing but........ first I'm going to call and antique dealer and take one for them to look at for if you do any cleaning to them the value goes way down. Have it checked out if it is not worth any value or more then you paid for them then go for it for they will make great coffee tables or end tables

Nurseguy08 Joined Fri 04/18/08 Posts: 370	Wed 04/23/08 09:00 AM
Oh man! I wanna find a chest like that! That is cool looking. The only chest I have is an ice chest with a broken latch! If its in nice shape, clean it up and use it like it is. NG

Disaronno Joined Sun 11/04/07 Posts: 679	Wed 04/23/08 09:33 AM
Ahh...sand it up, and use Penetrol! Would look great! Mix it down with 25% turpentine, will penetrate pretty well, look good, and if you mess it up, just wipe with more Penetrol, it heals itself. Nice find!

me2g Joined Fri 02/08/08 Posts: 1285	Wed 04/23/08 09:41 AM
amonia bath and VERY light sand where and only if needed, perhaps some cherry red (cabernet#457 stain) then varnish...