This is a buffet makeover....This is the bottom of a hutch that belonged to our dear friend Kathy.  Her daughter Kendra was storing it in her basement, but it was ready for some love and a new life.

I started sanding it off with my palm sander, then I remembered I needed a BEFORE picture.

She started as a shiny maple color

Here she is all sanded down and rubbed down with liquid sandpaper

After 3 coats of Cut Ruby valspar paint

It was almost too pretty to distress, but I knew I had to do it...

I lightly sanded off the edge with 120 grit sandpaper.  This really brought out the curves and the lines.
See the difference?   The Right one has been distressed, compared to the Left one which has not.

I then stained it with a mixture of glaze and walnut stain 4:1

I love this wipe on poly stuff.  Two coats to add shine and protection.

The completed Red Buffet Table.....Isn't she a Beauty?

See the lightly distressed lines....