The Corner Desk

I saw this darling corner desk at a local thrift shop. I was drawn to it immediately but wondered if I could really make it look beautiful again. I knew it was going to need to be sanded because its last paint job was peeling off and it was very smooth, not rough enough for paint to stick to.

I had never used a sander before, I was afraid it would be really hard. It wasn't a huge piece of equipment like I had pictured, it was small and light. I was pleasantly surprised, it was really easy. Anyone could do it!

I will warn you, doing this created quite a bit of dust. It would be good to wear a mask and cover anything important in the area you are doing the job.

It is also a good idea to clean up well before you begin to paint. I did not take the time to sweep the floor after sanding and got really nervous when the wind would blow. It could have blown all the dust on the wet paint. Take the time to clean up, and also make sure you have a clean surface to paint on.

Finished product

There would have been a time when I would have passed this desk up and thought it would not be worth the work. It was well worth it , and it was very enjoyable to bring back to life again.

What did take the most time and what I was mostly afraid to attempt was the fine details. I just found a small paint brush that fit perfectly into the groves. I had to keep a wet wash cloth close to clean up when I got out of the lines.

Next time you see something old that used to be beautiful, don't think about the work. Realize you can do it, and it will be well worth it.