This buffet was originally painted in chalk paint and sealed with wax (not by me but someone had done it over the years). My customer wanted a new, sleeker look and we went for the color, Setting Plaster which is a Farrow and Ball color that I had color matched by Sherwin Williams.

I used the Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel paint and only needed one quart for this project. This is my second custom piece this year using this paint and I am a huge fan. The paint is self-leveling and the finish I prefer is Satin. It has a nice shine to it but is in no way a high gloss. The paint does not require any type of sealer because of the built-in urethane. It does smell a bit and I like to paint in the garage with this one.

The surface should be prepped first to make sure it is smooth and clean. It doesn’t require a primer and I typically use two to three coats for a perfect finish. It takes a few days to cure and I would give it even longer before placing anything heavy on it. Once it has dried, the finish is hard as a rock. It is the perfect paint for trim, furniture and kitchen cabinets (I used it on my kitchen cabinets in my house in Secretary).

On this project, I first used my orbital sander and then wiped it back as best as possible. You can see the process in the video below. I love the new look!