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Thrifted Shutter Refresh

March 6, 2013 By Meegan 23 Comments

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I shared some of my thrift finds with you last week.  One of which was this $5 Shutter.  Since then I have been working on My Thrifted Shutter Refresh.  With a little paint, paint stripper, and sanding, I got the exact look I was hoping for:  Old, worn, and chippy.

My Thrifted Shutter Refresh

 I started out with this lovely:

Thrifted Shutter Refresh

She is just right for what I need! Don’t you love that the hardware is still attached?  My first thought was to have Hubby remove it, but once I had her around for awhile, I knew the hardware was staying on for the refresh.

Thrifted Shutter Refresh

My first coat consisted of a white primer, and the second coat that you see here is called Summer Sonnet by Ace Hardware.  I also used this same color on my coffee table.

Thrifted Shutter Refresh

I sprayed on a coat of stripper and waited.

Thrifted Shutter Refresh

That is the key for removing paint-patience.  I covered the whole shutter rather than just areas, because I was hoping for a cracked, chippy look all over.  Again, patience is the key.

Thrifted Shutter Refresh

After I waited 1 hour, I sanded some of the paint off.  I then sprayed more stripper where only the actual wood was showing.  I wanted to take off the varnish off of the shutter for an aged, worn look.

Thrifted Shutter Refresh

I ended up leaving the second coat on overnight.  It turned out just how it was in my mind. Bubbly and very chippy.

Thrifted Shutter Refresh

The varnish came right off without a hitch. And look at all the chippy paint! Wow-it truly makes my heart melt!

Thrifted Shutter Transformation

Doesn’t it look happy with my Spring Book Page Art?

This was a really fun project.  Thanks for letting me share my Thrifted Shutter Refresh with you today.

It is going to look great hanging next to my Breakfast Nook Furniture.

Meegan

 


Filed Under: refresh, thrifting Tagged With: refresh, Thrifting

Comments

  1. Joel Jones says

    March 6, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    PERFECT!!!!

    Reply
  2. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    March 7, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    Oh…I LOVE it!!! I have not thought about trying this stuff…thanks for the info.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  3. Donna Wilkes says

    March 7, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    My name is Distressed Donna so you know I am going to be envying this shutter. I haven’t tried spray stripper. Thanks for this tip.

    Reply
  4. Allyson says

    March 7, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    I love this! I have been looking for a shutter forever, but they always get snatched off craigslist before me! I would love for you to come by and link this or another project/recipe at my brand new link party!! Hope to see you!

    Reply
  5. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    March 8, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    Wow…I never would have thought to do that…It looks like a milk paint technique!…Fantastic idea…the shutter looks great!!! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  6. Lauren says

    March 8, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    I love this! I’m not into repurposing furniture, but I want to start. I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off The Hook

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      March 8, 2013 at 4:14 PM

      Thanks for the invitation Lauren!! I am flattered!!
      Make it a great weekend!

      Reply
  7. Danielle @ 2 Little Superheroes says

    March 9, 2013 at 3:06 AM

    What! How have I never heard of this spray on stripper! Amazing, it looks just like that crazy expensive milk paint. Thanks for sharing this great tip. Found you on Hometalk.

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      March 15, 2013 at 11:10 PM

      Thanks Danielle! I hope you try it soon and let me know how it works for you. I am so glad you found me!!

      Reply
  8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    March 10, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Love the aged chippy look!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      March 15, 2013 at 11:15 PM

      Thanks Sharon!! Loving your blog and all of your ideas and features!!

      Reply
  9. Trish @ Uncommon says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    It turned out great and I would have never thought to have used stripper. Love it!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
  10. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says

    March 11, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    This turned out so cool…love it!!

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      March 15, 2013 at 11:18 PM

      You are very sweet Meredith!! I am glad you stopped by!!

      Reply
  11. Kelly @ The Moon and Me says

    March 12, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Wow…Meegan…that is fabulous!
    Need to be on the lookout for some long shutters like that. Need to, need too…
    :)
    Kelly

    Reply
  12. christine says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Amazing, thank for the painting tip….

    Reply
  13. Curtains in My Tree says

    March 13, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    I have a shutter like that, think I’ll try that and hang it outside on my old chipped garden shed

    Reply
  14. Kim~madeinaday says

    March 13, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    OOOh!!! Lovin the stripper spray! I gotta have that~ Thanks so much for linking up and for the inspiration!
    Kim

    Reply
  15. Kim~madeinaday says

    March 13, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    I am featuring you tomorrow on Made in a Day!
    Kim

    Reply
    • Meegan says

      March 14, 2013 at 2:19 PM

      Thanks SO much Kim!! I am truly excited and honored!! You made my day!! ;)

      Reply
  16. Kim says

    March 13, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    This truly was an informative post! I never would have thought to use a paint stripper and especially not a spray one! Thanks for the tip. Your shutter is just as sweet as can be!!
    xoxo,
    Kim

    Reply

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