Piano Bench Makeover with Old World Clay & Chalk Paint & Stencils

It was a "Paint Therapy Day" where I
needed a bit of creative fun to clear my head.

And what better than this picture-perfect
sad little roadside rescue bench
​(that I'd spotted earlier at a garage sale for $10)

BEFORE

The fabric top was still in good shape, it just needed a scrub up.
I used vinegar with clove oil to combat any mildew.

The underside had a quick coat to tidy it up in  
Old World Clay & Chalk Paint in the 
oh-so-pretty shade of Ocean Pearl, 
a soft grey-white with a hint of lavender.
​

Freshening the underside of the bench with a coat of Old World Paint

I thought I wanted French Blue on the legs
but once the top was painted I changed my mind.
But look at that one-coat coverage!
​Wow!
And this was intentionally leaving some
​of the original finish showing.

First coat in Old World Paint's French Blue

Painting the fabric on top was fun.
​The bench will be used in the shed, so perfection not required.

I poured the paint onto the top and brushed away!

Painting fabric with Old World Paint can be so rewarding!

I used various stencils from the studio
to create a pattern including French Clock (which is on sale)
and our versatile Alphabet Stencils which
are perfect for sign-making and stencilling pillows, etc..

French Clock stencil and our versatile Alphabet Stencils online and in the shop

Our quality stencil brushes and
Old World Paint in Ocean Pearl was used for the stencils.

Once dried, a quick coat of
Old World Paint Aqua Sealer was applied to the fabric
​to create a super-tough surface.

Old World Paint Aqua Sealer

A resist was created with
Old World Paint Polishing Wax
and a coat of Old World Paint's gorgeous grey called Locket
to create the final two-tone effect
​before sealing the legs with Aqua Sealer.

One of the best things about working with
Australian-made Old World Clay & Chalk Paint
is the super short drying/wait times,
​this bench was finished in about 30 minutes!

It's all here...for the love...
Sada

What We Used: