Here’s to Winter being over soon here in Australia!!! I am so looking forward to getting back out into my studio in the warmth and tackle so many large projects that I have had to put on hold! My list of smaller “to do” projects is getting smaller and I am glad that I finally got around to giving a small stool that we have a little love. I had all intention int the world to paint my little Ikea Stool when I bought it but as usual, time got away from me. It get’s used a lot in our house and has been scuffed about a bit. So I decided to give it a bit of a spruce up. So here goes with my Farmhouse Bakery Ikea Stool Makeover!
Farmhouse Bakery Ikea Stool Makeover
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As you can see I have left my dirty paw prints all over this little stool with all the little changes I’ve been making around our home! So here’s how I gave the well-deserved stool a makeover!
Supplies needed:
- Ikea Bekväm Stool
- Chalk paint – For this project, I used Deco Art Americana Chalky Finish paint Everlasting and Relic
- Paint Brush
- No2 Round Brush
- Americana Lamp Black Acrylic Paint
- Painters Tape
- Sander
– I use a Bosche Sander but this sander is the same one that I started out with 🙂
- 120 grit sandpaper
- Creme Wax – I used Deco art Americana wax
- Chux Cloth
Step 1 – Make sure that the surface of the stool
Step 2 – Taking the painters tape, mark off two strips on the top of the stool and the bottom step so this becomes your guide to painting the lines to give the grain sack effect. Just make sure that you run your fingers firmly over the tape so that the tape adheres to the stool. Further more this will prevent the paint from bleeding.
Step 3 – Paint the first strip with the Relic Chalky Finish paint and let dry. Remove the tape. I used my eye to measure but if you don’t feel comfortable be sure to use a ruler.
Step 4 – Apply the second line of tape and paint. Wait until dry and then remove the tape.
Step 5 – Print out the words farmers bakery onto a piece of A4 paper. I used Word on my computer and switched the page orientation to landscape. Then using transfer paper and a pencil transferred the words to the stool. Make sure that you don’t press too hard as the wood that the Ikea stools are made from is quite soft. It will leave an imprint if you press too hard.
Step 5– Take your No 2 Round brush, your black paint and block in the lettering. Allow the paint to completely dry in between each coat. Be sure to have your paint at an inky consistency because otherwise, it won’t flow nicely.
Step 6 – Using your sander
Step 7 – Go ahead and grab your chux and apply the Creme Wax making sure you work in the direction of your brush strokes. If you are after more of a glossy finish use a soft lint free cloth to buff the wax. An old t-shirt works a treat. Keep moving in a circular until you’re happy with the finish.
Ta daaa there you have a Farmhouse Bakery Ikea Stool Makeover and it seems like the stool is a lot happier too!
Finally, have you given a stool a little makeover later? I’d love to hear how it went and what design you chose! As always I love to hear about your DIY~ing adventures! 🙂
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26 comments
Sam this is one of my favs from you!! I LOVE it! I need one in my kitchen so you have inspired me to do this!!!
Oh, I’m so glad my little project has inspired you, Kellie! That’s one of the most gratifying things to be told that I’ve inspired someone!! 🙂 🙂
It’s super super cool Sam, now I really want to change mine to farmhouse style, I really like how you added the stripes and the farmhouse bakery! Or I could just get a second one, one can never have too many stepstools, right 😉
Totally true Katrin!! They are so handy and that way you don’t have to keep moving it around the house!! LOL Good idea!!!! 🙂
I love how the stool turned out. They are so handy to have around the house and you gave a plain stool style.
Thank you, Debra! We love it to in comparison to how it was!!! I love what paint can do 🙂
Yay, Spring is here and I love, love, love your makeover Sam. It’s perfect
Aww Michelle your sweet comment has made my day!! Thank you 🙂
I wish I could look at something and see the things in it you do! What an easy but great transformation! Thanks for sharing on Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
Thank you, Helen and thank you for having me!! 🙂
I think my kitchen needs a farmhouse stool! I sure could use one. Thanks for sharing at the InspirationSpot light party
Thank you for having me, Theresa! I can highly recommend having one for sure! They come in handy let me tell you 🙂
I too am waiting for some nicer weather to take on the big projects. Your stool is quite cute. Thanks for the step by step
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Hope you have fun when the sun comes out Mary! Happy painting 🙂
Oh, I really love this! It would fit right in with what we’re planning for our kitchen… plus, I’m short and could use a stool, anyway. LOL
Thank you so much, Donella! I’m so glad you like it and that it will be a practical item in your new kitchen LOL! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Oh my gosh Sam, this is so very beautiful! I just love it!
So glad you like it Carolann! Thank you for leaving such a lovely comment 🙂
Hi Sam, this stool is so darned cute! The distressing you gave it is just perfect. And I just learned what ‘chux cloth’ are!
Thanks for the idea.
Lynn
LOL! Yes I think they are called something different where you are to what we call them here in Australia Lynn! Thank you for your sweet comment 🙂
Oh how Cute! I have a stool some what similar to this except I made it years ago. I think it’s time for a new look. Thanks for sharing!
I love how it looks after you sanded it. What a splendid idea!
I don’t think I can ever leave a piece of furniture without sanding it! I just love the effect it gives!