Comments on: How to Add Patina to a Metal Bed https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/ Encouragement for your heart and home Mon, 15 Aug 2022 19:06:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 By: CoCo https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-71146 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-71146 In reply to Laurie Harding.

Hi Laurie – We bought this antique iron bed from a local antique dealer so it came with all the parts (headboard, footboard shown in the post) as well as the rails and pins to attach everything together and complete the bed frame. Hope this helps, CoCo

]]> By: Laurie Harding https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-71121 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-71121 Looks wonderful!
My question … How do you attach these to a bed frame?
Thanks!

Laurie

]]> By: CoCo https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-62819 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-62819 In reply to Shelby.

I haven’t had any issues with the Rub n Buff, wax, or coat of poly coming off so far, Shelby. For the sake of full disclosure though, this metal bed frame is used in our guest bedroom which is not used daily or even monthly so I am not sure how it would hold up if the bed frame was used on a regular basis. Even now, I am extra careful when making the bed and prepping the linens just to be on the safe side. Hope this helps, CoCo

]]> By: Shelby https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-62605 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-62605 In reply to CoCo.

Hi! Looking to do this for my daughters bed frames, did you have an issue with anything rubbing off?

]]> By: CoCo https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-62214 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-62214 In reply to Robin.

I did end up spraying a coat of poly on the bed frame, Robin! So far it seems to be holding up ok. For the sake of full disclosure that room is used primarily for guests so I am extra careful when making the bed and prepping the linens just to be on the safe side though. Hope your summer is off to a great start, CoCo

]]> By: Robin https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-61562 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-61562 Question? Did you decide to apply poly to the bed frame after it was patina and waxed?
I am also concerned with the finish rubbing off on linens.

]]> By: CoCo https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-18060 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-18060 In reply to Marie.

Thank you, Marie! I’ve never used it on anything this big either so I’m really excited to see how it all comes together. It really is an easy way to age just about anything. Hugs, CoCo

]]> By: Marie https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-17829 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-17829 It looks great! I have never used Rub n’ Buff on a bedframe, but I did use it on my couch and on door hardware. So far so good, And I do like some patina, so wear and tear might be ok lol.

]]> By: CoCo https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-17798 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-17798 In reply to Crystal Brown.

That sounds really beautiful, Crystal! I guess I never thought about adding gold craft paint over the spray paint but looking back I totally should have given it a try. It sounds like it was a fabulous solution for you. The wax is definitely starting to harden and so far is not wiping off. I’ll probably do a top coat of poly though just to be on the safe side. It’s been a lot of work getting the bed to this stage so I don’t want to take any chances ? Hugs, CoCo

]]> By: Crystal Brown https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-17603 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-17603 It looks sooo good! I hope your wax cures well. I’ve used rub n buff for years on a variety of things, but nothing as large or intimidating as a metal bed! Bravo you! The trick I use is to buff it right away and then let it dry. I’ve never tried waxing it, so I’ll look for your updates. I painted a metal bed, and like you, sprayed it, then used craft paint in antique gold and in raw umber to add my final layer. Because it’s paint it dries hard and you can poly over that. No rubbing off on bed linens. I don’t know if you can remove the wax and rub n buff at this stage, or would even want to. But if your wax doesn’t cure and you’re getting rub off on your linens, you may have to resort to a Plan B. Honestly, the gold paint brushed on then antiqued with raw umber and wiped with an old sock gave a great antique look to my old bed. It was long before cell phones and taking pictures of everything we did, so I don’t have any pictures to show you. I sold the bed a long time ago. I really like this post, thanks for sharing your progress. I hope the finish dries hard for you! Please keep us posted!

]]> By: CoCo https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-17585 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-17585 In reply to Cindy@CountyRoad407.

You could totally rock, Rub n Buff, Cindy! If you’re worried about trying it in any way, you could always use it on something thrifted first or even something you already have at home that you’re ready to upcycle. It’s super easy, I don’t think you’ll have any problem with it at all. Hugs and can’t wait to see what you create, CoCo

]]> By: CoCo https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-17581 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-17581 In reply to Cindy.

Thank you for your advice, Cindy, I really appreciate it! I will definitely add the coat of poly and look up the Mod Podge spray too. I think it will help to keep the wax and rub n buff off the linens because it would be awful if they got messed up for sure. Hugs and thank yous, CoCo

]]> By: Cindy@CountyRoad407 https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-17577 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-17577 It’s the perfect Goldilocks bed! Now it’s just right. I seriously need to get some of that rub-n-buff stuff although I have no clue what to use it on – YET. Love what you’re doing so far! Pinned

]]> By: Cindy https://thecrownedgoat.com/how-to-add-patina-to-a-metal-bed/#comment-17573 https://thecrownedgoat.com/?p=32060#comment-17573 This looks beautiful Coco and I would have chosen the same application. In all honesty you have gone this far I would add the coat of spray ploy. Mod Podge, makes a spray poly I love. Best thing, it’s matte finish. This WILL NOT take away the beautiful details of your work.

Just my opinion and what I would do but it’s up to you.

Loving what I’m seeing. I’m so excited to see more my friend!

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