Shenae Grimes-Beech Instagram – Tested out this DIY secret weapon that my mum-in-law swears by and was totally impressed but the process of using @frenchicpaint to upcycle my kid’s mirror dresser wasn’t without its hiccups! Because I wasn’t painting on real wood, this inexpensive Ikea mirror and Dunelm dresser made from that corky looking pressed wood both had a very slick, smooth finish. It would’ve gotten chewed up if I’d attempted to sand the surfaces so I just went straight for the “no prime” application. Once all of my coats were dry and it all looked beautiful, the second anything scratched the surface, the paint got nicked or started to peel. At this point, I’d already put the handles back on and didn’t want to risk applying the brand’s own lacquer finish because it had to be applied with a paintbrush, which I was worried would just peel back any nicks further so I opted to try @rustoleum Chalky spray lacquer to finish them off and seal the paint. It worked a treat!! The finish was still nice and matte but the paint job was fully sealed in and the surfaces are much more resistant to scratches so definitely recommend this as a final step! What do you think? #diy #diyhomedecor #upcycling #upcycledfurniture #frenchicpaint