User Manual

SUPPLIES
• Thrift store mahogany slant front secretary desk
• Waverly Inspirations Super Premium – Elephant
• Waverly Inspirations Super Premium – Silver Lining
• Waverly Inspirations Basecoating Brush
• Mod Podge Matte
• Waverly Inspirations Fabric
• Refer to page 4 for miscellaneous supplies,
plus fabric scissors and a screwdriver
(used to remove hardware)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Using a screwdriver, remove all drawer and door pull
hardware creating a smooth surface for painting.
Set hardware aside.
2. Clean the previously finished surface with household
glass cleaner to remove dust, dirt or grease deposits.
3. Pour a small amount of Waverly Inspirations
Super Premium – Elephant into a foam bowl as a
palette or load a Waverly Inspirations Basecoating
Brush directly from the wide mouth paint bottle.
4. Apply Elephant to the entire exterior surface of the
secretary desk using long, smooth brushstrokes. Also
paint all hardware Elephant and allow to dry. (photo 1)
Clean the basecoating brush with soap and water
then allow both the brush and the painted secretary
desk to thoroughly dry approximately one hour.
5. Following the same instructions, paint a coat of
Waverly Inspirations Super Premium – Silver Lining to
the interior of the secretary desk including the wood
shelves (photo 2). Allow to dry one hour.
6. If needed, lightly sand the painted surfaces smooth
removing all unnecessary texture of uneven paint
application or messy brushstrokes using a fine
grit sandpaper.
7. Reapply an even, second application of Elephant and
Silver Lining over the entire secretary desk for opaque
coverage. Allow to thoroughly dry, approximately 1 hour.
8. Using a ruler or yardstick, measure the interior back
of the display section of the secretary. Cut Waverly
Inspirations fabric to match measurements.
9. Brush an even, liberal amount of Mod Podge Matte
onto the interior back of the secretary. Press the
precut fabric into the wet Mod Podge; smooth out
wrinkles, press the fabric into corners and along
edges. Be sure to release any captured air bubbles.
(photo 3) Mod Podge will serve as glue to attach
the fabric to the secretary. Allow 20 minutes to
dry. If desired, a topcoat of Mod Podge can be
brushed over the fabric. Allow to thoroughly dry.
10. Replace all hardware, set the adjustable shelf to the
desired height and add your favorite collectables!
TIPS & TRICKS
• Use stencil or painter’s tape as a helpful aid to
evenly apply paint where the two colors may
meet along the edges of the slant, drop leaf desk.
• Sometimes, it may be easier to seal the
backside of fabric with Mod Podge first before
cutting to size. Simply brush Mod Podge over the
entire back of the fabric and allow to dry. When
dry, the fabric can be cut to size or applique designs
can be cut from the fabric without producing
frayed edges.
• Waverly Inspirations Super Premium dries
to a gorgeous semi-gloss, durable finish which
requires no topcoat or sealing coat of varnish
making this the perfect home décor paint for
projects that will receive lots of use.
1950’S SECRETARY GOES MODERN
by Plaid Design Inspiration Team
Revamping any thrift store furniture find can easily be accomplished when using Waverly
Inspirations Super Premium paints. They are highly pigmented, provide great coverage,
and dry to a gorgeous durable satin finish. The wide variety of colors available, make any
furniture refurbishing project a delight! The additional touch of Waverly Inspirations fabric
as a lining to the display section of this thrift store secretary not only offers an element of
surprise, it also is a soft backdrop for favorite collectables to be displayed against.
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Waverly Inspirations Fabric
BEFORE