I spray painted my headboard blogger bronze.

[numb3r_5ev3n]

So, it’s been a while since I have done anything on the DIY front. Back in May, I purchased this headboard from a thrift store for 10 dollars.

It’s been on my bed since then. The decorative panels are plastic, the “wood-look” paint is wearing off, and the plastic underneath is yellowed like an old Super NES (trust me, it’s a lot more noticable IRL than in the photos.)

So I painted it! I timed it right before the cold snap, and gave it a day to “cure” and off-gas before putting it back on the bed. I used Rustoleum “Oil Rubbed Bronze” of DIY blogger and Pintrest fame.

…and it’s dark brown. Which is ok, it matches my IKEA KULLEN dresser now, and looks much higher-end than it did. But I was hoping for more of a metallic finish. Oh well.

Mirrored from Cyber Alfheim.

Comments

[fidget]

That came out really, really cool!

[numb3r_5ev3n]

thanks!

[flamingsword]

Is it one of those paints like Rub'N'Buff that you have to buff to get the metallic finish to come through?

It looks good as-is, though.

[numb3r_5ev3n]

Nope, just plain Rustoleum. If I do another coat, it will be after the move. Probably this one https://www.amaco.com/products/rnb-spanish-copper-carded?ref=2&taxon_id=325

[sabotabby]

That looks awesome!

[finch]

Looks good from here! I guess you can always try another layer later if you want.

[lb_lee]

Nice! Your bed looks so dignified! (And also that quilt looks super soft and comfy.)

--Sneak

[numb3r_5ev3n]

Thanks! And it is! My stepmother made it! :D