tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post8303140376368031963..comments2023-06-04T05:09:11.271-07:00Comments on sarah m. dorsey designs: Coral Dresser for the Guest Bedroomsarah m. dorseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-45675323437804481702017-11-20T18:29:04.115-08:002017-11-20T18:29:04.115-08:00Here it is quite a few years later and I still lov...Here it is quite a few years later and I still love this salmon-y coral color so much! To you for shariny!jachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300145808062407196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-43682090396812975532015-04-22T11:15:55.050-07:002015-04-22T11:15:55.050-07:00thanks kim :) I would recommend lightly sanding be...thanks kim :) I would recommend lightly sanding between coats and I didn't seal it with clear wax, but that would make the finish more durablesarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-82469835794707256622015-04-22T10:59:01.390-07:002015-04-22T10:59:01.390-07:00I love how you mixed two Anne Sloan Chalk Paint co...I love how you mixed two Anne Sloan Chalk Paint colors and came up with coral. Very pretty color. I am on my forth piece of furniture using ASCP and just loving the finish. Did you sand in between coats of paint for a smoother finish, and did you use Anne Sloan Clear Wax to coat the chalk paint? <br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />Kimkimosabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11287272596235158993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-1931809717698981752014-02-11T10:47:03.281-08:002014-02-11T10:47:03.281-08:00THANK YOU FOR POSTING. i adore coral and cant wait...THANK YOU FOR POSTING. i adore coral and cant wait to try out this mix for spring/summer! patio and deck decorations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-47962174064444393082013-10-07T19:34:07.614-07:002013-10-07T19:34:07.614-07:00I love this dresser - I googled "mix coral co...I love this dresser - I googled "mix coral color using Annie Sloan" and found your blog - woohoo - even more exciting is that I have Emperors Silk and Barcelona in my stash - cant wait to try this mix Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06290246915161372343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-54926336178823587792013-10-07T06:55:37.326-07:002013-10-07T06:55:37.326-07:00The photos are taken without clear wax. I like the...The photos are taken without clear wax. I like the matte look, but I'd recommend using wax if it will be in a high traffic area. sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-32684422180567121942013-10-04T03:29:21.333-07:002013-10-04T03:29:21.333-07:00Love the dresser ! One question...the finish looks...Love the dresser ! One question...the finish looks matte...did you use clear wax ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-25270515151851513712013-08-12T09:01:15.296-07:002013-08-12T09:01:15.296-07:00Thanks, Sarah! I finished it yesterday and it loo...Thanks, Sarah! I finished it yesterday and it looks AMAZING. I'm just waiting for the hardware to come in the mail and then I'll have a gorgeous "new" dresser! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-36026014052365838112013-08-11T08:38:22.284-07:002013-08-11T08:38:22.284-07:00I'd recommend sanding it down to reduce the ex...I'd recommend sanding it down to reduce the existing brushstrokes. Then water your paint down so that it is easier to get thin coats, this will help with the brush strokes. Make sure not to overbrush, if it has light brush stokes, they will self level. Then apply as many coats as needed. I think my dresser took 3. Also, I've never tried rolling with chalk paint (the can recommends bristle brush), but you may want to try rolling it on with a smooth foam roller. Hope this helps!sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-34761119984366583722013-08-10T15:14:53.512-07:002013-08-10T15:14:53.512-07:00I just moved to Seattle from Dallas and have had t...I just moved to Seattle from Dallas and have had this page bookmarked for MONTHS, knowing that I'd buy and paint a dresser this color eventually and the day is finally here! I'm taking a break between coats and right now there are DEFINITELY brush strokes visible. Will that go away with more coats (I've never painted anything before!) or am I doing something wrong? Thanks for your help :)<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-1660894110672174982013-07-24T15:38:28.849-07:002013-07-24T15:38:28.849-07:00Amazing! I've been obsessing over coral ever s...Amazing! I've been obsessing over coral ever since I painted a dresser coral last summer (http://beaconstmanor.blogspot.com/2012/06/new-home-for-new-tv.html), and I'm so glad to see someone as talented and inspired as you using it as well! I love your blog, it's such an inspiration.Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207135322130360095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-46764230889409674842013-07-16T20:23:11.674-07:002013-07-16T20:23:11.674-07:00What a great makeover! I love the color too.
Sarah...What a great makeover! I love the color too.<br />SarahThis Sarah Loveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474595900306772599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-43393849831509292782013-06-04T13:56:43.313-07:002013-06-04T13:56:43.313-07:00I'm sooo in love with that color!!!I'm sooo in love with that color!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996242731184575304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-85267826807665230512013-05-04T16:44:46.185-07:002013-05-04T16:44:46.185-07:00clear wax, annie sloan or briwax :) clear wax, annie sloan or briwax :) sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-30885574420322660222013-05-04T14:30:57.584-07:002013-05-04T14:30:57.584-07:00I love your dresser!!!...I have a question. What d...I love your dresser!!!...I have a question. What did you use after tha chalk paint? how did you seal it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03283904985633387843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-70786416689853358322013-04-27T09:57:59.038-07:002013-04-27T09:57:59.038-07:00Hi Angel!
I poured part (about 3/4) of the barce...Hi Angel! <br /><br />I poured part (about 3/4) of the barcelona orange (quart) and most of the emperors silk (tester) in. It is pricey, but I think worth it because it has less prep work :) Ours still looks the same as when we painted it, I would also recommend giving it a coat of clear wax for extra protection, especially if it will be getting a lot of use. I use a purdy clearcut brush. I prefer 1.5-2". Hope this help! :) Sarah sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-49431765138743810262013-04-27T03:36:00.400-07:002013-04-27T03:36:00.400-07:00I love this dresser! I am so afraid of mixing pain...I love this dresser! I am so afraid of mixing paint. Did you pour the whole tester (Emperor's Silk) into the quart of Barcelona Orange? Also, at $40.00 a quart do you find the quality of the paint and low prep of the furniture piece worth the price (hope that makes sense)? Just curious. I am slowly furnishing my bedroom and building/refinishing furniture pieces and am so nervous about paint choices and finishes. Any advice? Thanks so much. Oh yea, what kind of brush did you use? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675886611251603601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-37997706718562503642013-03-30T15:08:12.249-07:002013-03-30T15:08:12.249-07:00Hi Sarah! I just discovered your blog on pinterest...Hi Sarah! I just discovered your blog on pinterest and I feel so inspired looking through all your project! I love all your work! I especially LOVE this coral dresser DIY! :)Muneeba Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102121672084932529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-3333030884247973202013-03-07T20:03:56.335-08:002013-03-07T20:03:56.335-08:00Hi Bobbie! The chalk paint comes in different colo...Hi Bobbie! The chalk paint comes in different colors and you don't add anything to it. There is a link to Annie Sloan's website at the top of the post if you would like to learn more :) sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-8837423686293578202013-03-07T18:47:58.361-08:002013-03-07T18:47:58.361-08:00I'm a little bit confused on how the chalk pai...I'm a little bit confused on how the chalk paint works. Do you apply the chalk paint and then the color paint? Or do you combine the chalk paint with the colors?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371763970491579723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-47385837048609836852013-02-05T16:56:36.684-08:002013-02-05T16:56:36.684-08:00Yes, definitely try the chalk paint! It is great! ...Yes, definitely try the chalk paint! It is great! sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-6571768965476648532013-02-05T12:47:14.100-08:002013-02-05T12:47:14.100-08:00This is absolutely gorgeous!! I have yet to use ch...This is absolutely gorgeous!! I have yet to use chalk paint, but I know I will love it when I do. I love the new feet on the piece and the color. Beautiful inspiration!!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962591754324815738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-26981024371014096492013-01-31T11:35:00.508-08:002013-01-31T11:35:00.508-08:00Adorable!Adorable!JeJeweledhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/jejewelednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-42368436269238905032013-01-19T14:32:22.896-08:002013-01-19T14:32:22.896-08:00Thank you so much for the info. I am a new follow...Thank you so much for the info. I am a new follower of your blog and I am so inspired with ALL your DIY. Thanks again.Rosemarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5138300780112773406.post-7949912209262557872013-01-19T09:47:02.693-08:002013-01-19T09:47:02.693-08:00Hi Rosemarie! This dresser took 3 coats. I purchas...Hi Rosemarie! This dresser took 3 coats. I purchased a quart of barcelona orange and a tester size of emeperor's silk (probably used about 2/3s of the paint mixed). The paint does have a flat finish when dry, I found it to be a little thick so I watered it down some. and I used a Purdy clearcut 1.5" inch and 3". Hope this helps! :) <br /><br />sarah m. dorseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409724935239296352noreply@blogger.com