I needed this to be a little taller, so I added another drawer. Other than that, all the other dimensions were the same. I built it in one weekend, but the finishing took about 5 days (for drying time between coats). I was trying to match a baby bed (expresso) so I stained it dark. I also used plywood on the sides, top and drawer fronts instead of pine boards. It really turned out great and matched the bed perfectly.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$90
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Wood Conditioner, 3 coats of English Chestnut, 2 coats of Ebony (Minwax), 3 coats of Minwax Wipe-On Poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Joni
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 08:52
Beautiful finish!
This turned out so nice, and the finish looks exceptional.
Joni
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 08:52
Beautiful finish!
This turned out so nice, and the finish looks exceptional.
sharshar1960
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 11:11
Finish
LOVE the finish on this piece! Can you elaborate on the two stains? Did you alternate?
In reply to Finish by sharshar1960
charae22
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 11:43
Finish details
No, I didn't alternate. I needed the base color to be a deeper brown so it took 3 coats of English Chestnut. Then 2 coats of Ebony over the English Chestnut, to get the black, layered look. I put each coat on, then wiped it off after a few minutes. On the last layer of Ebony, I only lightly removed the stain. The brown shows through in some areas which is exactly what the bed had. I used the oil-based Minwax.
In reply to Finish by sharshar1960
charae22
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 11:43
Finish details
No, I didn't alternate. I needed the base color to be a deeper brown so it took 3 coats of English Chestnut. Then 2 coats of Ebony over the English Chestnut, to get the black, layered look. I put each coat on, then wiped it off after a few minutes. On the last layer of Ebony, I only lightly removed the stain. The brown shows through in some areas which is exactly what the bed had. I used the oil-based Minwax.
tmclifton
Tue, 09/09/2014 - 19:43
Finish
I love the finish! Did you use the satin wipe on poly, or gloss?
charae22
Sat, 12/06/2014 - 18:40
Finish details
I used Minwax poly (in the can), satin finish. I brushed it on with a foam brush.
cirkit1
Wed, 10/21/2015 - 11:44
sandeply experience
can you comment on the stain with sandeply. did you use sanding sealer?
i have read many a comment on issues with staining sandeply but yours looks awesome.
i like the approach.
tinapomaha
Thu, 08/08/2019 - 19:48
5 drawer plan?
hi where is the plan for the taller version of this - looks great!!