This dry roll gave me a very basic foundation to brush on to – meaning I had to do about 2 less brush coats.ī) Now I did want ‘some’ paint in those cracks (so that they didn’t look bare and out of place), so using a relatively dry brush (meaning that there was paint on it – but not very much) I did 3 coats of paint. I didn’t want it going on thick enough that ANY went in to the cracks/seams of the roll-top. Dry roll means that there is paint on the roller – but not very much. Okay now here are the parts that are specific to the ‘roll-top’ part of the desk.Ī) Before I used my paint brush I took my 4″ roller (10-13mm nap) and did a nice dry roll over the entire roll-top surface. So for this piece I decided to take it ‘slightly’ easier than I usually do ~ thanks John! Okay, let’s rephrase that, John, one of my blog subscribers was asking ‘how much distressing is too much distressing,’ and it made me think about the amount of distressing I do. I distressed the edges to show some wear and tear and courtesy of one of my followers (sounds cultish, doesn’t it). I’m sure you can see how this would’ve caused problems… *I did not get any paint in the actual track that the roll-top runs along. This piece took 3 coats of Behr Ultra in eggshell finish I painted the body like I would paint any other piece of furniture You know, do my brush work on the corners and joints and then rolled on the flat surfaces. (For now, you will ignore the ‘roll-top’ part of the desk – says me) Of course all of the dust settled quite nicely into the nooks and crannies of the roll-top so I used the tack cloth (which is what it says – a tacky cloth) to wipe the dust off of the body and then used the brush and my breath to blow/brush the dust out of the crannies. I used a tack cloth and a dry paintbrush to get rid of all of the sanding dust. I used 150 grit just to break up the sheen These ‘barely covered’ seams will tie in nicely with the distressed edges on the rest of your desk. This allows you to a) keep the track clear of paint without it looking out of place as the only unpainted thing and b) means you can have bare coverage in the seams of the roll-top which will allow for a smooth roll. It was quite cutie-patootie before but boooooring.įirst of all, if you want to paint a roll-top desk you have to accept the fact that you will not get a ‘factory finish’. Because of the nature of a ‘roll top desk’, it better suits a distressed look. I bet you would think about the ‘function’ of a roll-top desk and would say to yourself ‘Now THAT is a bad idea – all of those moving parts, who would even try something like that?‘ Yours truly would, that’s who – I am my own hero!Īnd surprise surprise – it turned out AMAZING! (and yes, I even amazed myself – which is not hard to do).ĪND, this little fella actually got featured on the HGTV site (I have officially arrived). We unfortunately do not accept returns or exchanges for change of mind, so please select carefully.I bet you have never thought of painting a roll-top desk. Wood stain colors, painted and gilded finishes and upholstery may appear differently from your computer screen or device. Our products are constructed in solid mahogany and hold characteristics of natural timber with knots, grain features and joinery. Every piece is unique and has its own special unique signature. Carvings, profile placements and small features can differ slightly. Please take note when placing an order online: If this item is not available immediately, there can be a 12-14 week wait. Please contact us for further information. Featuring beautifully carved detailing, signature wooden roll design lid, secretary compartments and draws, leather inlay and solid mahogany construction.Īvailable in a range of different wood stain colors, painted finishes, gilts and more. These beautiful original replica desk with detailed design works perfect to create that old world charm. Part of our wonderful range of antique reproduction furniture is our American Style Traditional Roll Top Writing Desk.
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