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Before I started building the faux wainscoting in the nursery, I decided on the colors I waned the room to have: white wainscoting, soft green walls and bedding, and a rich brown on the furniture. And I did not want to buy that furniture if I didn't have to.
So sometime in January, I refinished my crib from white to Kona Brown (Rustoleum).
Here's a before picture I borrowed from the internets (white Jenny Lind Crib - hope they don't minds).
You can see that the tines/spokes/ bars on this thing are pretty elaborate. No way was I going to try and sand them. Being frugal, I also started painting this thing with a can of paint and a brush.
And I learned something.
Sometimes it is better to use spray paint. The shape of the crib bars made painting this thing a nightmare. So I adapted. Since I hadn't sanded, I picked up both primer (red) and Kona Brown spray paint.
What would have taken me a week, took me a day! It might be more expensive, but it looks better, and I'm reminded that time is money after all!
In a case like this, I say go ahead and spray paint!
I'm linking this post up with
So sometime in January, I refinished my crib from white to Kona Brown (Rustoleum).
Here's a before picture I borrowed from the internets (white Jenny Lind Crib - hope they don't minds).
You can see that the tines/spokes/ bars on this thing are pretty elaborate. No way was I going to try and sand them. Being frugal, I also started painting this thing with a can of paint and a brush.
And I learned something.
Sometimes it is better to use spray paint. The shape of the crib bars made painting this thing a nightmare. So I adapted. Since I hadn't sanded, I picked up both primer (red) and Kona Brown spray paint.
What would have taken me a week, took me a day! It might be more expensive, but it looks better, and I'm reminded that time is money after all!
In a case like this, I say go ahead and spray paint!
I'm linking this post up with
I had to come over from the paint party because of the "Pregnant with Power Tools" title - classic! :)
I love the title too! I painted right up until birth with each of my kiddos! I'm proud of you! Are you doing a bellymask? If so, I have an old post to one!!!!! I did one with each of my 3 kids. Let me know and I can send you the link!
Blessings, Jennifer
It looks great! I did projects the whole way through my pregnancies too! Good for you!
it turned out great, and yes sometimes it is easier to go with the spray paint!
That's a Jenny Lind crib. That's what I had for my girls and have saved for my grand babes. None yet.
Love it brown! Thanks for sharing at the POPP.
I'm painting a Jenny Lind crib a bright, cheery yellow and I was just curious how many spray paint cans you went through and if you used a top gloss as well? The crib looks great, by the way!! :)
Hi Misty!
Good luck with your crib! I bet it'll be gorgeous - sounds like it will, I love a bright yellow!
Since I started with a brush, it's hard to say...
If I'd gone spray the whole way... Maybe 2 cans of primer and 2 of paint (but only b/c the primer was practically the same color!) I bet it'll take you 3 cans of yellow. Since the spray paint was gloss, I didn't put on a top coat. I'm also not that worried about the kiddo chewing on anything except the plastic covered teether rail.
Come back and gimme a link to your finished crib when u'r done or email pregnantpower(at)gmail(dot)com!!! Can't wait to see it!
Just found this post! Thank you! I've just decided to spray paint my soon-to-be baby girl's crib aqua and you answered my questions about spray paint. I had already decided to do it but wasn't sure about primer, how many cans, etc.
Maybe this is a dumb question but did you paint the crib assembled or did you take it apart?
Yes I would LOVE to know if it was also painted assembled or not?
Hi! I love the crib! I want to paint a similar jenny lind style crib. How did you remove the plastic teething rails? I can't figure it out. Great job!
How toxic is that paint?? I'd be extremely careful with a job like this to ensure you use a non-toxic VOC free finish for the health of your child. VOCs in paint can emit vapours for years after use and studies suggest can lead to cancer. Just sayin'.
I know this posting is 2 yrs past now but hoping others can help answer some questions as I just got the SAME Jenny Lind crib off Craigslist for $50. Still in search of another as we are expecting twins. Anyways, ours is white and wanting to change it to a bright cheery yellow. Does anyone have recommendations of the BEST spray paint brand to use to not harm myself or the babies? We just painted the walls w/ a low VOC paint and the wood paneling with Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint that has low VOC. Any advise would be great! :-)
Spray paint is indeed much easier to paint a crib. Great sharing Christin!
Call Home Depot and ask what they have in Non-Toxic spray paints.
I definitely would not paint a baby's crib with spray paint or regular paint. You need to use a baby safe paint with no VOC's. Lullaby Paints is a good option.
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