I am trying to catch up on a bunch of emails and questions.  I get asked all the time about my headboard and where I got it.  I have been trying to answer each one individually, but when I tell them it was a thrifted find and I painted it, then the next question is how did I paint it.  I have shared this tutorial several times in the past, but since I have had so many ask about it since seeing it in our new house, I think it is time to share it again.  So here is my post from 2012.
Painting My Headboard 

I think this proves you can take an ugly duckling and turn it into a swan.

This was the before.  I found it at Hotel Liquidators.  I liked the upholstery, black and gold in a classic pattern.  It is a gorgeous high quality fabric textured vinyl.  The wood however was really orange and super ugly.

The price convinced me that I could paint it and make it fantastic.

                       Since it was 103 outside, I painted it in the house.

                 A light sanding to scuff it up, then a coat of flat black paint.

 After that dried I started distressing a little -
                 
                                     baby steps, just a little at a time.

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