Grain Sack Striped Suitcase Storage Table

Grain Sack Striped Suitcase Storage Table

Posted by DecoArt on Feb 12th 2016

A suitcase and suitcase rack become a unique table when painted with Americana Decor® Chalky Finish.

SUPPLIES

    • water container
    • paper towels
    • painter's tape
    • 2" flat brush
    • 2" foam roller
    • stencil of your choice
    • drill gun
    • E6000 Glue
    • suitcase
    • 1" stencil brush
    • suitcase rack

    INSTRUCTIONS

    NOTES:

    Thoroughly wipe inside and outside of old suitcase and rack before painting.

    1. Clean the surfaces of the suitcase and suitcase rack thoroughly with a damp paper towel.
    2. Instruction #1
    3. Using a small roller, paint all sides of suitcase and hardware in Timeless.
    4. Instruction #2
    5. Cover the inside suitcase fabric with painter's tape and paint along the suitcase edges in Timeless.
    6. Instruction #3
    7. Use painter's tape to adhere the stencil of your choice onto the top of the suitcase.
    8. Instruction #4
    9. Gently dip a stencil brush into Legacy and dab onto a paper towel to remove excess paint. Dab the paint onto the stencil, using a light up-and-down motion. Move the stencil onto the other edge of the suitcase and repeat. Use Serene on the small striping.
    10. Instruction #5
    11. Continue stenciling on the handle side of the suitcase, carefully matching stripes.
    12. Instruction #6
    13. Paint the suitcase rack in Timeless using a 2" flat brush. Place the suitcase onto the rack. Attach with E6000 Glue and/or screws for added durability.
    14. Instruction #7
    15. Apply a coat of Ultra-Matte Varnish to the entire surface.
    16. Instruction #8