Saturday, August 22, 2009

The finally-finished piano!

It's done! My one goal for the summer (besides taking 4 master's classes, and of course, moving into a new house) was to refinish our piano. So, here is the finished product.
We sanded down the original finish and stained it a deep black, and then sanded some areas so that the brown could show through. It looks pretty cool.
We decided to personalize it as well.


For those who never saw it, this was the original.


Take a look at those old, chipped keys! New plastic covers replaced the old ivory ones. Sanding them down and filing them smooth was the last part to do.


So, goodbye, old brown piano, and hello new, beautiful black one!

10 comments:

Dani said...

It looks awesome! Great job! :)

*Aliese* said...

It's beautiful! Good job, guys; very impressed.

Together We Can said...

You did a great job!!

Launi said...

your piano is lovely! way to go, you crafty people you. :)

Knutson Family said...

Way to go, guys! It's like a new piano. I'm proud of you!

Tannie Datwyler said...

That's amazing! How wonderful to have a real piano in your home.

Lorna said...

Wow! I really like it! I never would have thought to paint a piano, but it looks great. I love the personal touch.

Unknown said...

Well I have been a slacker and haven't looked at anyone's blogs (including my own) for a month so this is a bit late of a comment, but WOW!! Seriously that looks really really awesome. Good Job!!

Bryan and Whitney said...

Hello Wellers! We came across your blog and saw our old piano!! It looks great with the new finish and keys! Hope all is well! You have an adorable little boy!
-Perkinsons

Jenny P said...

Okay, I have my parents OLD piano, and I am wanting to do the same thing. I need advise and help!!!