picture before an opinion.

Sorry I thought it up loaded

It would be nice if you could find out. Are there any markings on the back or in a drawer?

No I checked to see if there any signatures (I have one that did have), nothing

Paint it

I am looking for one just the right size, that is 2 piece, because, I only want to use the top. If the finish is really great, I may not paint it, but, if it would be in the condition yours appears to be, yep, I would paint it fast. It looks to be a very nice cabinet.. Love the door design. Post a picture when you finish it.

Go for it!

You are the first person who told me to avoid chalk...no I don’t plan to distress it (I am really over that look, everyone does it).

I love the look that you have! What paint did you use? Honestly, I used Behr paint on a dresser and it is beautiful and has held up...put a clear poly on it.

Just realize you put SW in your comments, thanks!

yes! i have re done quite a few hand me down pieces and initially all I was using was chalk paint.. and for that shabby chic look--and for a beginner, its a really easy option. Over time the pieces that were used regularly started to chip and not look their best, so i have either gotten rid of those pieces or sanded and repainted them.

As i mentioned, i've used both zissner and kilz primers, but i'm not sure which I prefer longevity wise yet. And for paint i've really only used the SW pro classic. It hardens really well over time (Our contractor even used it to repaint cabinets in our old house, which is why i tried it on furniture). I know there is a benjamin moore equivalent, but i dont recall the name. Some people seem to really prefer it over the SW, but I havent tried it since i have a contractor code for SW that our contractor lets me buy paint under to save me some money.

would love to see pics of your project as you go!

Thanks so much for the fed back! Have tried the Fusion mineral paint or heard of it? Was thinking about it as well. Just have not met anyone who has used it and know how it holds up. This a piece that used it.

I have not used that, so have no opinion on it. I usually use cabinet paint or paint specially for furniture (usually valspar) and have excellent luck with it holding up and looking good. Be aware that furniture and cabinet paint, both need a curing time, but they get a very hard finish.

Since I want more of a modern look, going with latex paint specifically for furniture. Been told SW Classic pro is a good paint to use

I haven’t used SW pro classic but it appears to be the same as BM advance. I also like ace hardware cabinet paint( Alcatex). These are all the same type formulations ; alkyd paint that has been formulated to be water cleanup. They have good flow and level out nicely (do use a good brush!) as they are a thinner paint you may need several coats especially if you do a dark color. Lightly sand between each coat and tack off. Let each coat dry overnight. This paint will dry to a good hard finish.

Oh, and Cree, SW pro classic is not a latex paint. Here are the specs.

SW pro classics is a great product however like all hybrids a little difficult to work with.

adparker -- you did a great job! You see a lot of those 70s hutches painted and most are real wood and IMO their lines are timeless -- it's just the finishes -- maple or dark pine -- that date them.

Thanks, @Martha Scott! That was my grand parents (and part of the dining set in the farmhouse my dad grew up in). Dad isn't sentimental at all and never holds on to "things" but in their recent move/downsize, there just wasnt space for this dining set and he was quite upset about it. My brother took the table since I couldnt, and I took the hutch since he couldnt. I just had to make it livable with our current furnishings, and i think its going to look great with white china on it :)

I haven’t used fusion mineral paint yet. It is 100% acrylic. Not latex. It used all natural mineral pigment. If this interests you , buy a container and do a test on it on a piece of scrap wood. Make sure you prime first and sand though. You want a nice clean , smooth finish to get results like in your inspiration pic!

I used SW pro classic on various pieces of furniture and I liked the results. Just remember it takes 30 days to cure. It is easy to repair with it. My grandkids left a glow stick on my cedar chest that was painted with SW. The glow stick leaked overnight and took everything off down to the bare wood in a spot. Who knew glow sticks was such a good paint/varnish stripper. All I did was sand the bad area and repaint the top and it was as good as new. If you nick the paint you just touch up with a small artist brush and since it is self leveling you never see the touch up.

Instead of worrying so much about the paint worry how your piece of furniture is going to be prepared for painting. MOST paint failures no matter the brand of paint is due to incomplete prep work.

MS Colours Inc.....I believe in detail prep work. I hear alot about being able to skip sanding, prep, etc., but I am from the old school, I will still do it.

Good for you Cree! I’m old school too;)!