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14th May 2021

DIY: FRENCHIC PAINT

Interiors - By Alexandra Stedman

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Ikea butcher’s block repainted in Frenchic ‘Constance Moss’ and ‘Hornblower’

I spent a lot of my maternity leave painting, mainly because it calms my mind (read more about that here) but also because post major renovations, we have ended up with a lot of stuff not living its best life in our home. Case in point: this butcher’s block which served as a pantry, chopping station and cupboard during renovations and although in great working order, didn’t feel as glam in our new kitchen. I had been recommended ‘Frenchic’ paint by a few, I’ll admit I have previously been a Rustoleum chalk paint fan but this paint has swayed me. Toxin and solvent free and EN:71-3 certified (which means, where this is stated, the paint is safe to use on children’s toys etc) and affordable – a small tin is £15.95 and has done a few small projects with still half to spare. ‘The Lazy Range’ is also self-priming and doesn’t need a wax coat and leaves little to no brush marks (this is what I used here).

I lightly sanded and then did 3 coats (but looked good after two), it’s very quick drying so only took me one afternoon.

For transparency, I painted this block originally as part of a paid project for eBay. But I was so impressed with the paint, I also painted this:

We’ve had this Ikea chair since around 2011, it’s slightly warped but with a cushion it’ll be so useful in the garden

And this:

And this!

Painted using Frenchic ‘Blackjack’ – I lightly sanded and did three coats in one evening

Now, what else can I paint?!

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. grace says

    13th May 2021 at 7:34 pm

    it doesnt need to be said at this point but girl has paint skillz!! that black chair came out slick

    Reply
  2. Lynn says

    19th May 2021 at 6:41 pm

    Nice, really love how the garden chair and planter have turned out.
    Now eyeballing, my from the same range Ikea table.

    Reply
  3. Mojoblogs says

    21st May 2021 at 6:19 am

    Hi! Love this post! I also love furniture painting especially during these times of lockdown. It takes my mind off my worries. ANyway, this is a great color. Thanks for sharing these DIY projects that you did.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      24th May 2021 at 2:30 pm

      Totally agree! Felt purposeful! x

      Reply

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