Retro Stainless Steel Office Desk DIY Project

Retro office furniture is so hot right now in the design world. Replacing existing or second hand office furniture can be expensive though. So, to transform an existing wood office desk into a stainless steel retro office desk, try these steps.

Faux Painted Stainless Steel Office Desks are the easiest way to create a modern retro and updated look in the office or den in your home for less than $100. This is a simple Faux Painted Stainless Steel Office Desk project; you don't need to have any experience with glazing or even painting.

This Faux Painted Stainless Steel Office Desk is the perfect way to update those cheap and an outdated looking wood Office Desk you already have in your home. I would only do this paint treatment on cheap or outdated Office Desks! This will allow you to update your existing Office Desk with a whole new look of retro metal or steel that everyone wants.

There are a few differ coats of paint in this Faux Painted Stainless Steel Office Desk Finish project, so you will need a few days to complete the entire home improvement project. You won't be working all day, but the drying paint will take some time.

I also recommend practicing this on a scrap piece of wood to see if you like the paint finish first.

To Paint Faux Painted Stainless Steel Office Desk You Will Need:

Primer

Sand Paper

Interior Grey Paint

Metallic Silver Glaze

Polyurethane (oil base)

Paint trays

Painter's Tape

Paintbrushes

Paint Rollers

Office Desk

The first step you are going to have to do is sand your Office Desk with some sand paper. Wipe the excess dust away with a damp cloth.

Now, let this dry. Paint on your primer. Use a gray tinted primer if possible.

I recommend doing this with a foam roller. You will want to tape off any edges with painter's tape as well.

Now, let the primer dry.

Now, when applying any type of stainless steel or silver glaze to an Office Desk is to choose the right base coat of interior latex paint.

You need to paint the Office Desk with a base coat of interior latex paint in a color that will complement the silver stainless steel glaze.