Upgrading Benches for a Kitchen Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\nBeing one of the administrators of the group <\/span>Tips\/Decorations of all kind<\/a>s<\/span>, I am responsable for managing the posts and images of the group.<\/span><\/p>\nUpon seeing a pending publication from one of our members, Isabelle Plourde, I was immediately taken by the upgrading of her chairs for the new island. I quickly contacted her to find out more about this makeover!<\/span><\/p>\nIsabelle is a very kind person, she was delighted to tell me the story around her chairs. She is passionate about upcycling, and particularly for wooden furniture.<\/span><\/p>\nVery recently, they purchased a new house in which there is a beautiful island in the kitchen. She was very happy since it was the first time she had this. Not having any island chairs and preferring reclaimed to new, Isabelle began to do research left and right in order to find an inspiring idea.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/colorantic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4-3.jpg” alt=”revaloriser” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”57%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Explication introduction” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\nShe was charmed when she saw a repurposing of chairs for bistro-style dining room furniture. She found the brilliant idea given that she herself had old furniture of this style, which was awaiting revaluation.<\/span><\/p>\nSince the chairs were the perfect height, she immediately began looking for shades that would perfectly suit the style of her kitchen and current decor.<\/span><\/p>\nWondering to use Colorantic products for this transformation, she immediately began her research on the different Colorantic platforms, and it was when she saw the transformation of a church pew that she was won over.<\/span><\/p>\nSo she wasted no time in obtaining the products needed for this transformation!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”33702″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”45%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||9px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”List of products used” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Divers produits Colorantic” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
List of Products Used<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n- Colorantic Oil-Based Primer<\/a><\/li>\n
- Colorantic Chalk Paint: Tractor Dust<\/a><\/li>\n
- Colorantic Chalk Paint: Volcano<\/a><\/li>\n
- Colorantic Chalk Paint: Night<\/a><\/li>\n
- Colorantic Cleaner and Varnish Remover<\/a><\/li>\n
- Colorantic Glaze: Translucent Window<\/a><\/li>\n
- Synthetic Oval Purple Brush #10<\/a><\/li>\n
- Colorantic Sanding Block<\/a><\/li>\n
- T-shirt Type Cloths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Step 1: Preparation<\/strong><\/h3>\nBy reading the following, you will discover all the stages of preparation. This is probably the least fun step, but it\u2019s the one that will ensure your work lasts in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Spray the cleaner and varnish remover on all surfaces.<\/li>\n
- Leave to act for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n
- Rinse very well twice using a cloth with hot water to remove all residue.<\/li>\n
- Using the sanding block on the coarse grain side, lightly sand the surfaces to scratch them. Be sure to dust very well before proceeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Since the chairs were previously finished with an oil varnish, Isabelle applied an oil-based primer. A step not to be overlooked when making the transition from an old oil finish to the new Colorantic paint. This step ensures durability, especially since these are kitchen chairs which will need to be cleaned very frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/colorantic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2-4.jpg” alt=”ilot” title_text=”2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”57%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Explications du processus” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Step 2: Painting<\/strong><\/h3>\nHere comes the most fun step, that of applying the paint.<\/span><\/p>\nUsing the #6 oval brush, Isabelle applied a first coat of Colorantic paint, Tractor Dust.<\/span><\/p>\nWhen it was completely dry, she applied a second coat of the same colour.<\/span><\/p>\nOnce the paint was dry, while letting the brush slide lightly over all surfaces, she applied the colour, Volcano, from Colorantic.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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<\/h3>\nStep 3: Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo protect the paint, Isabelle chose the clear glaze, Translucent Window from Colorantic.<\/span><\/p>\nWanting to give an accentuated effect in certain places, she made a black stain by mixing one part of clear glaze and two parts of Colorantic paint, Night.<\/span><\/p>\nYes, you read correctly\u2026 by mixing glaze and paint, you will obtain a stain!<\/span><\/p>\nUsing the #6 oval brush, she applied the black stain while letting her imagination run wild until the desired effect was achieved.<\/span><\/p>\nAs she progressed, she made corrections. Sometimes she found the effect too pronounced, so she reduced it by wiping lightly with a damp cloth. Sometimes she found the effect too pale, so she added more glaze to accentuate it.<\/span><\/p>\nWhen she finally achieved the desired effect, Isabelle applied two coats of Translucent Window clear glaze to all surfaces to increase protection.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/colorantic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-4.jpg” alt=”cuisine” title_text=”3″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”57%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Explications du processus” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
<\/h4>\nStep 4: The Drying Period<\/strong><\/h3>\nIsabelle preferred to wait two weeks before using the benches so that they are completely dry and very resistant to friction.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Conclusion” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”12px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”logo Colorantic” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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To finish the upgrade in style, Isabelle covered the seats with a new, more trendy fabric.<\/span><\/p>\nFor a few dollars, here are three magnificent, very comfortable benches for this kitchen island.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Upon seeing a pending publication from one of our members, Isabelle Plourde, I was immediately taken by the upgrading of her chairs for the new island. I quickly contacted her to find out more about this makeover!<\/span><\/p>\n Isabelle is a very kind person, she was delighted to tell me the story around her chairs. She is passionate about upcycling, and particularly for wooden furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n Very recently, they purchased a new house in which there is a beautiful island in the kitchen. She was very happy since it was the first time she had this. Not having any island chairs and preferring reclaimed to new, Isabelle began to do research left and right in order to find an inspiring idea.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/colorantic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/4-3.jpg” alt=”revaloriser” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”57%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Explication introduction” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n She was charmed when she saw a repurposing of chairs for bistro-style dining room furniture. She found the brilliant idea given that she herself had old furniture of this style, which was awaiting revaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n Since the chairs were the perfect height, she immediately began looking for shades that would perfectly suit the style of her kitchen and current decor.<\/span><\/p>\n Wondering to use Colorantic products for this transformation, she immediately began her research on the different Colorantic platforms, and it was when she saw the transformation of a church pew that she was won over.<\/span><\/p>\n So she wasted no time in obtaining the products needed for this transformation!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”33702″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”45%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||9px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”List of products used” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Divers produits Colorantic” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/colorantic.com\/magasinez\/” button_text=”Shop” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” button_bg_color=”#ef6079″ button_border_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Steps” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Explications du processus” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n By reading the following, you will discover all the stages of preparation. This is probably the least fun step, but it\u2019s the one that will ensure your work lasts in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n Since the chairs were previously finished with an oil varnish, Isabelle applied an oil-based primer. A step not to be overlooked when making the transition from an old oil finish to the new Colorantic paint. This step ensures durability, especially since these are kitchen chairs which will need to be cleaned very frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/colorantic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2-4.jpg” alt=”ilot” title_text=”2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”57%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Explications du processus” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here comes the most fun step, that of applying the paint.<\/span><\/p>\n Using the #6 oval brush, Isabelle applied a first coat of Colorantic paint, Tractor Dust.<\/span><\/p>\n When it was completely dry, she applied a second coat of the same colour.<\/span><\/p>\n Once the paint was dry, while letting the brush slide lightly over all surfaces, she applied the colour, Volcano, from Colorantic.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/colorantic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1-4.jpg” alt=”nouvel” title_text=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”57%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Project completed” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”925px” custom_margin=”-62px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”||20px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Explications du processus” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” min_height=”348.7px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To protect the paint, Isabelle chose the clear glaze, Translucent Window from Colorantic.<\/span><\/p>\n Wanting to give an accentuated effect in certain places, she made a black stain by mixing one part of clear glaze and two parts of Colorantic paint, Night.<\/span><\/p>\n Yes, you read correctly\u2026 by mixing glaze and paint, you will obtain a stain!<\/span><\/p>\n Using the #6 oval brush, she applied the black stain while letting her imagination run wild until the desired effect was achieved.<\/span><\/p>\n As she progressed, she made corrections. Sometimes she found the effect too pronounced, so she reduced it by wiping lightly with a damp cloth. Sometimes she found the effect too pale, so she added more glaze to accentuate it.<\/span><\/p>\n When she finally achieved the desired effect, Isabelle applied two coats of Translucent Window clear glaze to all surfaces to increase protection.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/colorantic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-4.jpg” alt=”cuisine” title_text=”3″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”57%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Explications du processus” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Isabelle preferred to wait two weeks before using the benches so that they are completely dry and very resistant to friction.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Conclusion” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”12px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”logo Colorantic” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Texte” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To finish the upgrade in style, Isabelle covered the seats with a new, more trendy fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n For a few dollars, here are three magnificent, very comfortable benches for this kitchen island.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nList of Products Used<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Step 1: Preparation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Painting<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Step 4: The Drying Period<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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