Have I told you that my dad claims the title of “Rain on a Tin Roof Middle Tennessee Marketing Manager?”
I’m not kidding.
He even signs his emails to me that way.
And he hangs my business cards at the post office.
And tells all his friends about me.
And the people he works with.
I’m sure they loathe me by now.
One of his co-workers, Shannon, (who is forced to work right beside him – poor girl), offered me a dresser she had in her garage. Thanks, Shannon!
Seeing as I never turn down free furniture, I went and picked it up.
In my not-so-big SUV.
With my dad, the kid, and Will.
That was a tight squeeze fun ride home.
It was well worth it though for this glamorous dresser makeover.
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Isn’t that color glamorous?
Literally – that’s the name of the paint.
Before I started on the dresser, it looked like this:
I ended up stripping the top of it with my heat gun because of where the paint was already coming off on top. See that white spot? I didn’t want the paint to be uneven there, so I just stripped off the top and gave the rest of the piece a good cleaning before painting it – no priming needed!
As I said earlier, I used Glamorous by Velvet Finishes – a rich pink hue, one of my favorites in their paint line.
And yes, the whole time I was painting it, I was singing the G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S song by Fergie.
You’re quite welcome for having that song stuck in your head now.
I just brushed the paint right on.
I did about four light coats of paint.
After the paint was dry, I wanted a little more depth to this piece, so I layered on Velvet Finishes Enhance Glaze.
Y’all, typically, I suck at glazes. This is one I can actually do.
You just slap it on with a paintbrush and wipe it down with a lint free cloth. If you wipe off more than you want, go back and add more, then wipe again. Just work in small sections because this stuff dries pretty quickly.
The glaze actually works as a topcoat for added protection as well.
Score.
And the after…
Hello Gorgeous Glamorous.
I kept the drawer hardware that came with the dresser and just spray painted it gold. There weren’t knobs for the doors, so I spray painted some extra ones I had laying around and put them on.
I am cra-cra about the gold with the glamorous. Its a very glamorous combination.
Have I said glamorous too much in this post?
Never.
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Amanda S. says
I would paint this giant hideous mirror I found. It needs more glamorous and less hideous. 😛
Holly says
Hi Jenna -Gorgeous and glamorous! You will be bringing it over to my house as a present for me, right?!?!? Hugs, Holly
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hahahaha, Holly!!
Susan Dingman says
I would paint some of the furniture I hoarded from last year’s garage sales.
[email protected] Chronicles of Home says
The glaze was the perfect touch – so smart to use that. I’m not sure I would have thought to use that color with the pink but it took the shade from sort of little girly to totally sophisticated. And that hardware is delicious!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Honestly, Jennifer I was a little worried the glaze might not work with the piece – so glad I was wrong though!! Thanks!
Cheryl Evans says
I would paint a storage shelf with Glamorous and put it in my dining room painted a dark grey. Need more storage and it would look great.
LinhC says
I would paint a bookcase that my father-in-law made for his grandson, who no longer wants it and has given to my daughter to use.
Chanel W says
I would paint my grandmother’s desk!
Ruby says
Wow! What a great Dad! You are one lucky girl
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I am. Thanks, Ruby!
Norma Farrell says
I have a small table and a small desk I’d like to paint ,so crossing my fingers
BrocanteuseRose says
I don’t think glamorous can be over used! I think everyone should make a pact to use it more often, that cloud is so glamorous, you look glamorous darling. Of course I want to change my name to Darling, so that everyone has to call me darling, so I might not be the best judge when it comes to the over use of words. 😉
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahahaha! I love it!! And I LOVE using the word, darling! We are totally sistas from another mista. 🙂
Lindsay says
Oh. My. God.
I ADORE this. I adore what you are doing with your entryway.
Love the wall, as you know, and OMG – I just love love love this!
And with your new light, which I also need, this is going to look freaking fabulous!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Lindsay! It does look great against that wall, right? Alas, it cannot stay there…. I’m going to find another place for it. 🙂
Jennifer Nielsen says
I actually really would love them from my own dressers. They are old, and dated but I don’t have the money to replace them. This paint could do wonders for them!
Aurora says
Beautiful color!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Aurora!
Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says
JENNA THIS DRESSER. I want it.
I would paint a dresser also. I need one for my hallway nook…and one for my dining room…and…
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Trina!
Melody says
I would paint my office desk!
Lisa says
I would paint this really beautiful table I got at the good will that needs a coat of paint.
Colleen Boudreau says
I would paint my vanity.
Jenn says
I love this! i’m new at painting furniture but i would definitely paint my dining room set which i just got off craigslist with this paint – the no primer/no top coat is very appealing to me!
Amy Pitcher says
I would use the Baroque on this sideboard I have waiting on me in my garage to finish in a spectacular color.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Oh, Amy – I LOVE the Baroque color!
Dad says
Whew! I need a day off after all that work! Great job Sweetheart. I will share with Shannon. Love you. Dad.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahaha, Dad!
Kellie says
Best. Comment. Ever.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahahaha!
Meg says
Love the new color – the dresser looks awesome!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Meg!
Shareen Mioskowski says
My sons dresser that once belonged to my husband as a child it is a dark brown I would love to give it some character
Renee smason says
I have an old dresser that would look great on.
Kimberly says
SO pretty! I love the gold stripes on the wall too. They look like glamorous sprinkles, if there is such a thing. I have several paint projects on the to-do list; I’d either paint my daughter’s dresser, her kiddie table and chairs or a chest in our foyer with this.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kimberly! The tutorial for that wall will be coming soon!
Nicolle says
I’ve been wanting to paint my son’s headboard blue for a while now!!!
kelly says
Love,love, LOVE IT!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kelly!
kelly says
What do you think of doing a desk in this colour? A grest, big desk? Wouldn’t it be awesome because of the contrast of this big honking desk done in such an over the top girlie colour? I have just the desk sitting in my garsge begging for this colour.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I think that would be PERFECT, Kelly!
Jessica says
I would paint a dresser/changing table for our baby’s nursery.
Brigitte says
I so *love* Middle TN. I want to move there….we have grandkids in the area, PERFECT excuse, huh? 🙂
Anyway, I scored a HUGE mirror from the Habitat store a while back and it’s been sitting in my garage waiting for a makeover ever since. Awesome candidate for a little Glamorous! 🙂
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Middle TN is great, Brigitte! Those grandkids are the perfect excuse! 🙂
Shelley says
Love the color! I have heard so many great reviews about this paint. So want to give it a go!
Sheila Moore says
I have collected quite a few chairs from thrifting and I would paint them with this paint. Love the “glamourous”!
Donna says
My daughter’s dresser in her room — bought it a while back because we moved here from out of state with literally NOTHING — she uses it in her room now but it needs painted. Love the shape, and it is similar to the one you painted. It has some chipped paint on the top & your stripping it off is exactly what I would need to do to hers.
Samantha says
Love the color Jenna! I love the finish you achieved by putting on the glaze. My husband would totally kill me though if I painted our furniture any shade of pink unless it’s going in one of our daughers’ rooms.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Samantha!
Josephine says
Oh and I have a dresser that’s begging to be glamourized!
Enizete Lane says
I have a little dresser in my bedroom that is very old, faded and need a little “pick me up” color……I think with paint job like that would revive making that piece gorgeous…..and I love the color glamorous….really glamorous!!!
Tracey A. says
I have some nesting tables I would love to give a go to. I love the bright colors!
Dana says
I would paint my dresser and/or maybe my chest and coffee table. I didn’t realize I had so many pieces of furniture I want to paint! There’s also an armoir and a dresser that was my mom’s. Jenna, you have started something here! Come spring I’m going to be a painting fool. I really love your glamorous dresser. Love the color and everything about it. It’s not only glamorous it’s glorious!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Dana!! I’m really good at starting stuff! 🙂
Jaci says
That looks beautiful!
Alina says
Oh, this would be fantastic. I just purchased a couple of garage sale pieces in dire of paint.
Sean C says
I would use it to paint my nightstands.
Amy C says
I don’t loathe you AT ALL, Jenna! lol.
In fact, I LOVE your blog! Your very proud “marketing manager” often brags on you, and I must say, he has every right to brag! I’ve worked with your dad for many years now as well as calling him a friend. Even so, I feel sorry for Shannon, too. 😉
I’m not very crafty, but you inspire me to look at seemingly bland or ordinary pieces and thinking outside the box to see potential.
Keep ’em coming!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahahahaha! I’m glad he hasn’t turned you, Amy! 🙂 I know – poor Shannon….stuck in the dungeon with my Dad. haha!
Sarah Wolf says
I want to finish a sideboard for the dining room…upcycled dresser! Yes!
Tracy says
I love your dresser….(and the song by Fergie). I would paint and vintage dresser and vanity that is in desperate need.
Terri Hughes says
You did a great job………love the color!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Terri!
Jeannie Garcia-Buechele says
I am installing cabinets in my craftroom and this would be perfect to give them some color. I would definitely use the Glamorous paint to do my cabinets. I absolutely love what you did to the dresser, it looks amazing!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jeannie! I am actually dying to try some of this paint out on my cabinets!! I haven’t told that to Grunt yet though – I’m not sure how he’ll feel about it..
Lisa Cooper says
I have a light pine table in my foyer that needs a makeover.
Liz says
Omg! I have been wanting to try this paint sooooo bad and we don’t have a retailer here in my area. This is a sign! Pick me pick me…ok I have no pride. Begging over.
Raye Marie says
I would love to paint a great older cupboard I have sitting in my garage.
Michelle L. Raftery says
I love the bold colors! I can totally picture the mcm pieces in my studio looking great in them!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Michelle! Yes – MCM pieces would be amazing in VF paint!
Susan the farm quilter says
I have some old glass doors that I was given that I want to turn into tables…this paint would make them look so beautiful!
Dawn says
Hey I would first like to say Roll Tide Roll! Now onto that exciting paint and glaze, I want to find a cute second hand nightstand and paint it for my daughter’s room. She is really artsy and I think she would probably like to help in the project. You know you have to start them while they’re young.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Roll Tide, Dawn!
Kathleen Y. Worth says
I would paint 2 things. Growing up my parents inherited a beautiful chair. Well they painted it a green color with what can only be described as a faux finish on top. The chair with new paint and a new cushion would be spectacular. The other is for another piece my parents covered in green. This one in Latex! It was a Coca-Cola bottle holder. To remove the paint to get to the logo would destroy it. I would prefer just to make it beautiful if not more so than what I expected it to be.
chris aka monkey says
i am coming to kville for that dresser so just put it outside i will honk so you can help me load it thanks xx
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You’ll have to come on down to Chatt, Chris – that’s where I am! haha! But I don’t know if I can give it up – its going to cost you a lot of cheap beer!
Leialoha says
I love this! Amazing, and thanks for sharing! I would love to paint a couple things myself with this Glamorous! And you can never say “glamorous,” too much!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you!
Sarah Blake says
Been trying my hand at pyrography and would love to combine this with something I’ve burnt!
sharonc says
I want to paint a dresser for my granddaughter’s room.
Abigail says
I’d paint our headboard
Donna Danna says
I have side tables that need a makeover.
Kellie says
Love this project Jenna! That piece turned out great!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kellie!
Debra S says
I recently re-did my bedroom into a Boho Glam retreat for myself. I made over the dressers a bit.. with stencils and new hardware. I have two other things in the room that need paint. One, a cheapo Armoire that really needs to be painted and decorated, and the other a nice cedar chest but alas.. has seen better days and paint is a solution for that too. The veneer is coming off of it and a solution is to just take it all off and paint it fabulously!
Dana Rodriguez says
That turned out so pretty! I have an old table I would use this on.
Sharon Kaminski says
I would paint my child’s dresser with the paint.
kathy says
love the pink but i would use a green (baroque) to paint a small campaign chest which has been camping out in my garage for waay to long!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Kathy, that baroque is a GORGEOUS color!
Julie Spear says
Still with the furniture hoarding in my garage!! That is WHAT I would paint, and I want to try some of those GORGEOUS COLORS so bad! Glamorous is a top contender, for sure!! The finish of the paint (in the first photo of you starting the glazing process) looks like actual velvet, so smooth!
jodi says
I have a dresser I want to give a makeover to
Carol says
I would paint my desk.
latanya says
I would paint a coffee table. This is really pretty!
Mary Beth Elderton says
I would paint a bookcase that I have. We are re-doing a small older home now that the kids are grown. There are a few pieces of my older furniture that just don’t fit with my new colors and decorating style. This is the perfect solution!
Nikki Antoine says
I would definitely love to paint my bed room furniture.. including my bed!
shirley says
I would paint a shelf or two with the Velvet Finishes.
Jenna @ Wife in Progress says
I never get tired of seeing these Velvet Finishes colors! I love this fab hot pink color! Nicely done!
Jenna @ Wife in Progress
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I have seen that dresser before, Jenna and LOVE it!
Julie Collins says
I would paint one of the many projects cluttering up my garage right now! Is it true that this paint does not need a top coat/sealer?
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hey Julie! There is a topcoat that is already built into the paint. If the piece you are painting is going to get a lot of use (like a tabletop), its a smart idea to put a topcoat on it though.
Darlene Carbajal says
I’m not sure what will be painted, but my mom does stuff like this so I’ll be giving her these paints. 🙂
Kimberly M. says
I would paint an old dresser I have and an old wooden closet that I have stored in the attic. It would add the perfect touch to my TV room/playroom.
Pam says
I’d paint an old dresser that I have. I love how your project turned out!
Erin Kaven says
I have a old side table with three leg pedestal and carved roses on the sides that needs to be painted with something beautiful.
golden storm says
i would paint my desk that is pretty shabby looking
Toni Marie Caravello Feimer says
My boring 20 year old bedroom furniture.
Rikki says
My furniture could use some updating!
mickeyfan says
I have a bookcase/shelf that is crying out for Baroque.
Heather B says
I would paint an entertainment center my hubby bought at a flea market.
Leigh Anne Borders says
My husband loves to do things like this. We have a book case right now that needs refinishing and updoing!
Ruby @ Ruby Red Apron says
I have a coffee table that needs a serious makeover. I need this. 😉
Cyndi says
LOVE the new dresser, that is probably my favorite color. If I were to win, I would paint my daughters bedroom furniture. It would probably be Glamorous or Boheme. I’ve been dying to try this paint for a while now after seeing all the beautiful makeovers you have done with it.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Cyndi! I love both Glamorous and Boheme – they are fab colors!
Jamie Lynn says
joke’s on you: I don’t even know that song by Fergie 🙂 haha!! My pantry cabinet could use a new paint treatment!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
haha! You aren’t missing much – Fergie isn’t one of my favorite artists and that’s not one of my favorite songs!
Jennifer Clay says
I would use this to paint my daughter’s dresser. I love that pink color!!!
TwoPlusCute says
That dad is a sweetheart, you lucky girl you. Such a nice thing to have a common goal to keep the bond.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Yes, definitely!
Melissa Vaught says
I’m in love with this look! I have a big armoire that I’d love to paint with this finish! And a desk in my daughters room, a dresser in my room! So many different choices!
Emily Zahrt says
I would love to try these out on a cabinet I’ve been thinking about revamping! I’ve never dived in and bought glaze for projects before since they’re so expensive and it would be great to not have to make it myself anymore!!
Jill says
Their colors are very pretty…I have a plant stand that I would love to paint!
Wendy R. says
I have a table in my entry way that I really want to paint.
Marilyn Nawara says
I have an old bench and table in the basement that I bought at a tag sale last year that I want to re-do. Think they would be a perfect project for this paint. Love the colors.
Estelle S says
I would paint my daughter’s dresser! We bought a kitchen table set from a thrift store that was painted exactly like this, but it’s a seafoam green. They called it shabby chic…I call it awesome!
Soo says
My mother-in-law just gave us the dresser my husband used as a little boy. It’s a solid piece of furniture… it’s also pale yellow with brass fixtures. So, I’d use the paint for this.
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
I am IN LOVE with this makeover, Jenna! That color!
I’ve got a cabinet in my garage that’s just begging for a glamorous makeover 😉
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Emily! I know – I just love this color!
Mary says
I would love to try your paint. The colors are magnificent!
Barbara Adams says
I have many places that could use an update, but I would start with a small crafting table that needs some love.
Bharati says
Dresser looks Awesome, love the hot pink. Would love to paint my dresser in Blue!!
Candy Walsh says
Awesome awesome giveaway!! I am redoing my bedroom in the exact four colors that your showing! Some I’ve got a lot of painting to do, small furniture pieces, pictures frames, etc. So I pretty much NEED this, lol. You have great taste in colors by the way and thanks for the chance to enter!
Deborah Caudill says
I would paint some old furniture in my son’s room. I hope it looks at least half as good as what you did.
Julia McIntosh says
I have an old armoire in my daughters room that needs an update. Thanks for the giveaways!
Crystal Rose says
I would paint our dressers.
richelle bowers says
my daughters bed
Dianne A. says
I will use the Velvet Finishes to paint my curved glass curio cabinet. I can just see it in baroque.
wendy browne says
I would repaint this hideous cheap cherry bookshelf that my ex-husband left behind.
Linda Bradshaw says
I would like to repaint our dresser. I would do my daughter’s room furniture first.
Rhonda Grisham says
I have a dresser screaming for a makeover with this!!!
Chrystal J. says
I would paint an old dresser that I bought at a yard sale.
Mary Songer says
Like you, I would paint an old dresser that was my grandmother’s. I love the dresser/mirror but the style is a little old fashioned and painting it would make it fit perfectly in my bedroom.
Leah Shumack says
I would love to change a couple of the doors in my house!
l frank says
this looks wonderful and not too hard!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks! Not hard at all!
Jennifer M. says
I would paint an old dresser for my daughter’s room.
Virginia Rowell says
I would paint my nightstands with it. They need a makeover!
jennifer says
I love the dresser! It is fab! I can think of so may items to paint, however i have a very sad and homely bookshelf in need of an amergency make over! This would be perfect!!!
liz l says
My alex from ikea
Heather says
I have a cabinet that would look beautiful in this paint!
Lesley F says
I have a bookshelf I would love to paint!
Anita k says
Since I’ve found this,everything is getting painted,thanks so very much for the share.
Rebecca Parsons says
I have an old dresser that was left in the garage when we moved into our home. I think it would be awesome to paint it for granddaughter’s room.
Alison says
I’d paint the drawer set I use to store my nail polish collection!
mary ballerin says
I’d start with an old dresser that I made into an entertainment center decades ago, I was ahead of my time. then maybe a cabinet.
Michelle Tucker says
Well I have a coffee table sitting in storage that I would love to be using, but I just don’t like it anymore. However, I would LOVE it if it had some amazing color on it. So I’d use it on that.
Sue J. says
I also have an old dresser that we found on the side of the road – it’s just painted boring white – needs some COLOR!!
deana c says
I would paint my desk in my computer room.
Christine says
Your dresser is both Glamorous and Gorgeous! Right now, I am wanting to paint my daughter’s dresser and she would love this color! Thank you for hosting this awesome giveaway!
cassandra says
I would do my coffee table!
Megan C. says
I found a vintage rocking chair at a flea market that I got for a steal. The green would be perfect for it and the room I want it to go in.
Candie L says
I would paint my son’s dresser. Thank you
Heather J says
I’m painting my little girls bunk beds!
Laurie Emerson says
I would paint my hope chest that was given to me years and years ago. I might also try my nightstand which really needs it.
Vikki Billings says
I would paint some jewelry boxes that I make, these paints would be good to use!!
Laurie Nykaza says
I love what you did and I would love to paint my daughter dresser in her room in the pink so pretty too.
Janette says
Very cool makeover! The color is really cool! Greets,Storage Nagshead Ltd.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Janette!
Shelly says
Great work! You are giving me such inspiration right now! I’m not sure if anyone else asked this, but how many bottles of paint did you use?
Thanks!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Awesome, Shelly! Glad to hear it! I used less than a quart on this piece – maybe 1/2 – 3/4 of a quart?
Mallory says
How is the paint holding up? Chips? Dents? I want to try it out but don’t want it to look bad after a couple of years…
Jenna says
Hi Mallory! I no longer have this piece, but I do have many other pieces that I’ve painted with Velvet Finishes and had for a few years. They are holding up great so far!
Lisa Richardson says
Oh my, that is so cute! We’re looking for furniture to paint for my daughter’s new apartment and I’d love to find a piece like this. Old pieces have the best personality.
Michelle says
The before and after photos are incredible! I LOVE the color you chose. It would not have occurred to me. Gorgeous!
Ann says
Stunning makeover, Jenna, and that color is GORGEOUS, I mean, GLAMOROUS! LOL
You are being featured on my blog tonight for Party In Your PJs.
Jenna says
Awesome! Thanks so much for the feature, Ann!
Judy says
Gorgeous color. I will be featuring this tonight at my Swing into Spring party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks.
Jenna says
Oh awesome! Thanks so much, Judy!