Saturday, November 26, 2011

Chippendale Chairs- Take II

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving!  We had a bunch of turkey's running around our house in the form of little children and had a blast with my family who were visiting from out of state. 

I wanted to give a little more info on my Chippendale bamboo chair makeover.

Remember my before and after:




I could not find a turquoise I liked in my main squeeze Rustoleum so I "cheated" on him and bought Valspar.  Ugh!  It was like I left George Clooney for Charlie Sheen.  Horrid!  I hate to be mean and diss a product but this was really a pain in my rear!  It was one of these:

Not sure of the exact name because I ditched them all before I wrote this post but I wouldn't have recommended it anyway!  I did like the color...when that color actually came out of the spray can.  About 20% of the time when I was expecting my turquoise to come out an army green would show up.  So annoying!  And I shook the living daylights out of it so I don't think that was to blame.  The spray button was tough on the digits too.  It was a nice finish and didn't drip but I will never buy that brand again...its Rustoleum or bust for me!

Anyone else had any problems with this spray paint before?

Posted by Richmond Thrifter at 8:46 PM

8 comments:

  1. Kim @ keller-creativeNovember 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    In general, I don't love valspar paint. The traditional paint seems watery to me. As far as spray paint I always stick with Krylon or Rustoleum. They never treat me wrong :) But, I must say your chairs look great.

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  2. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    The color turned out great I usually use the home depot spray paint that has the
    2x on it.

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  3. middle childNovember 26, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    No but don't get me started on Sherwin Williams.

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  4. ShannaNovember 27, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    OMG, same here. I had one too many bad experiences with Valspar spray paint. I've had luck with the regular stuff but the spray, no way. Gorgeous color though!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    WOW! Ok so your chairs look amazing! Now as far as the spray paint...I'm so glad I read this post! I've been thinking about giving them a spin and you've just confirmed my fears so thanks for saving me the headeache and money! Also I just bought a can of Valspar's Duramax(?) Exterior paint for my front door and I'm already very displeased with the paint. In the can it looks thick but it's awful! I knew I'd have to paint a few coats but the second coat is as bad as the first. I'll NEVER use them again! Thanks for the heads up!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    And DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT buy the cheap Wal-Mart Spray Paint, I almost had to chop off the digits, they were beyond sore and the product is PURE CRAP.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Hi, I live in Midlothian and WANT some chinese chippendale chairs for my dining room. Where could I pick some up consignment do you think around here?
    P.S. you and my sister have the same kinds of interests/ tastes, etc. you should check out her blog:

    baylorsays.blogspot.com :)

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Hi, I live in Midlothian and WANT some chinese chippendale chairs for my dining room. Where could I pick some up consignment do you think around here?
    P.S. you and my sister have the same kinds of interests/ tastes, etc. you should check out her blog:

    baylorsays.blogspot.com :)

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