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Chalk Paint Armoire DIY Project Tutorial

Last Modified: May 16, 2022 Sabrina Quairoli This blog uses cookies. It also has affiliate links. We earn sponsored content income.

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Chalk Paint Armoire DIY Project Tutorial

The below armoire was from my father, a great Italian man who loved the world and loved people. It's a nice piece I inherited it when he passed. But, since it was in the basement family room, it was way too dark for the room. As I mentioned on last week's post, I purchased a new sofa for the family room area so this started my journey with chalk paint. So, instead of spending thousands of dollars to purchase a new one, I decided to transform this masculine armoire into a more feminine one using my gray chalk paint with the white wax.

before armoire

Transforming a Masculine Armoire Into a Feminine Armoire

before armoire cabinet

This was my biggest chalk paint furniture project yet so I was a little nervous. What if I mess it up? What if I don't like the way I apply the colors? There were many questions coming up for me prior to starting this process. I knew the day was coming for the delivery of the new sofa so I had to take action and start the project. This project took 4 days to finish. Yes, only 4 days. This is including the inside but I am going to keep that for next week's surprise. I decided to use the instead for something I have wanted for years. I'll explain what I did with the inside next week. I hope you come back and see the results of the inside.
chalk paint gray and wax

I added the chalk paint to the inside and outside of the cabinet. Because the cabinet doors open completely, I wanted to make sure all the dark wood wasn't showing inside. This unit was in two parts.  So, that helped.  I worked on the top part first. That took the longest amount of time.

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I started with the doors.  That was the most tedious. I originally wasn't going to take off the double hinged part of the door but it turned out it wasn't easy to paint the inside of this part of the door without taking off the double hinges. I laid all 4 pieces out on wood horses and the other end over my outside furniture and started painting. Little by little, I painted, let dry, then waxed like I did with the coffee table and this is how it looked.  I decided to also put on the protective topcoat and let them dry fully before I brought them inside.  door chalk paint finished

Chalk paint protector matte clear

Then I painted the inside and out of the top unit.  This part of the process was completed inside my home.  I added a drop cloth to protect my tile floor and to allow me to paint the bottom edges and added a few pieces of wood to prop up the bottom of the upper cabinet so I could paint the edge. I added the protective topcoat. So, this part of the project was finished.  Woo hoo. This was the main part of the project.

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Next, I went and painted the bottom part of the armoire.  That was fun...NOT.  I thought the drawers would come out. But, they didn't so I had to paint around the drawer fronts and then around the sides and the feet.  Anywhere I could see, I painted.  I let it dry, did the wax coat, let it dry, and then did the protective topcoat.  Now I could put everything back together.

Don't forget the hardware in your DIY project.

But, wait, I realized I needed to spray paint the hinges because they would really stand out. I cleaned off all the pieces and used a white spray paint / primer.  I not only did them but also had to do the screw tips too because you would still see the screws when you opened the cabinet doors. Tip: Get a cardboard box and poke the screws into the cardboard.  Take the spray paint and lightly spray the tips of the screws.  This will keep them standing up and you won't spray the area that screws into the wood. 

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hardware spray painted

After spray painting the hardware,  I added the knobs and reassembled the doors and placed the top unit on the bottom unit. And, walla, here is my finished armoire.  I am so happy with it.  What do you think?

Chalk Paint Armoire DIY Project Tutorial

Chalk Paint Armoire DIY Project Tutorial

 

Chalk Paint Armoire DIY Project Tutorial


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Chalk Paint Armoire DIY Project Tutorial

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  1. Jeannette Paladino

    November 06, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    I didn't know about chalk paint and not quite sure what it is. I admire you for taking on such a bold project. If you're happy with the result that's all that counts.

  2. Kristina

    November 03, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    woow, looks very stylish! Well done!

  3. Sushmita

    November 03, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Lovely Transformation Sabrina! All of your posts are of great help to one who are redecorating their homes. Thanks for sharing!

  4. William Rusho

    November 03, 2016 at 10:18 am

    This is so funny, I had read your posts about Chalk Paint, and then saw that product in my hardware store.
    Not sure it was there before, and did not notice it until I read your blog? Either way thank you for introducing me to it.

  5. Doreen Pendgracs

    November 02, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    You have truly been doing some amazing things with chalk paint, Sabrina. Thx for sharing, and for giving each of us encouragement to do likewise.

  6. Marquita Herald

    November 02, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    It looks beautiful Sabrina! I have been looking around for a piece of furniture to experiment on using the chalk paint and now I'm even more anxious to get started. Thanks for the inspiration!

  7. Ramona McKean

    November 01, 2016 at 2:14 am

    What a wonderful transformation! You have also kept a family heirloom alive, well, serviceable and attractive for years to come.

  8. Jeri

    November 01, 2016 at 1:19 am

    I'm really liking the look of this chalk paint you've been using. I'm currently in the process of painting my rustic pine furniture white before doing a deep blue wash over it. But when it comes to the pine furniture in my living room that's next on the list, I am going to keep this in mind as a potential finish.

  9. Phoenicia

    October 31, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    I have learnt something new today - masculine wardrobes!

    I admit the wardrobe would look out of place in a modern bedroom. The grey paint gives a soft feel to the wardrobe. I like it!

  10. Catarina

    October 31, 2016 at 6:47 am

    What a nice idea for someone who is decorating a room in grey shades and hence want a grey armoire.

  11. RoseMary Griffith

    October 30, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    Looks brand new and is very striking. Just love your chalk paint projects!

  12. Erica

    October 30, 2016 at 1:16 pm

    You're a brave woman. I would be so nervous to tackle such a big project. But it turned out beautiful and very feminine. My father had an armoire like that when I was growing up. Though he must have gotten rid of it at some point along the way because he doesn't have it anymore.

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