This sheet music desk was super easy to do – and it was almost just as easy to sell! I was shocked that it sold from my booth (in my booth selling days) in under an hour after I put it in. Crazy, huh? Afterwards I had a few people ask how I did the sheet music desk, so I thought I’d show you how.
Once upon a time, when we were up in Minnesota, we stumbled upon a local thrift shop. Although the prices were a little high, I did find a few affordable pieces, including this desk – a steal for $6. Yep – six buckaroos! A steal, huh?
There was really only one downside to the desk, it had a laminate top – but that’s where the sheet music comes in.
Now let’s get to business and make a sheet music desk.
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First remove the hardware. Next sand down the top, to give it grip. Finish up the base by painting it with Gray Chalk Paint.
After the base is painted, sanded & waxed, then start on the top. Using Mod Podge & lots of sheets of hymnal music to cover up all that laminate. When it is dry, cover it all with 4 coats of MinWax poly acrylic on top to keep everything all in place & protected. Using polyacrylic means that it won’t yellow as easily as polyurethane.
Once everything is completely dry, replace all the hardware. I kept the original because I like the nod it gives to the desk’s former look.
You could use any color, but the combination of gray & the sheet music is neutral. That makes perfect for any shabby style home (or even a farmhouse style home!)
And that’s how to turn a $6 thrift store score into the sheet music desk.
Want to see more chalk paint ideas? I did a barstool makeover, too!
Marianne@Songbird says
Hmm because of insomnia I could actually link up really early here. But the linky is not there 🙁
Pamela says
Gina that desk is amazing! Thanx for hosting and have a fabulous evening!
Francine says
Hi Gina, Thanks for hosting. Love the sheet music desk!
Gwen says
Very cool desk. Thanks so much for hosting the party!
Francine says
I was just looking through your idea files … Thanks for all the great inspiration!
Rosemary@villabarnes says
Thanks for hosting. The sheet music was a great idea to hide the laminate. It looks great. I like the makeshift tarp too.
Kerry Rossow says
SHUT UP! That desk is so awesome! And, I can’t get enough of the gray, so keep it comin’!
Thank you for hosting!
Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com
Artsy VaVa says
I love the desk transformation! Thanks for hosting the party!
Marianne@Songbird says
Ok I spoke to soon, as soon as I renewed the page the linky was there.
My bad. But heck I am glad I got to be on top of the list for a change.
Thanks for hosting Gina!
Jan@southernjunkin' says
Cute desk! Love the Paris Gray and the music set it off!!
Pammy pam says
i did the same project last winter, however, YOURS is so much better! i wish i had power tools.
Debra @ Common Ground says
Great job on the desk, it looks amazing, just linked up, thanks for the party!!
Julie says
What a great desk! I love it!
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
It looks great, Gina! I have Chateau Grey that I’ll be using soon ;).
NanaDiana says
Gina- I just love it! You did a great job and the sheet music makes a wonderful top! xo Diana
Katie says
The desk looks great and love the hardware! Thanks for hosting.
Kim@todayismysome-day says
What a great deal on that desk! $6! Thanks for hosting the party again this week!
Brooke Kenny says
I love your desk!! Thank you for hosting us!!!
babblingsandmore.blogspot.com
~Brooke
Junky Vagabond says
I use sheet music for all kinds of projects too – your desk is gorgeous! Thanks for hosting a great party!!
cindy the cottage chick says
Awesome and unique desk treatment! Very cool.
Thanks for hosting 🙂
Tres Chere says
Thank you for hosting. Love that desk. It is beautiful! Hope you are having a fabulous week!
Sue@Uniquely Chic says
Love the desk and the story of duct tape and garbage bags…the things we do to preserve our finds!!!
Marie says
wow…how talented are YOU!! great job. i love it and for 6 bucks…not too bad
Eileen says
Great desk. I love the grey paint 🙂 Love it. And the song papers is a great idea for the top!
thank you once again for the linky party. So many great ideas!
The LadyBugs Garden says
I love how you did the top of the desk. Really nice …
Stephanie
Kelli @ The Turquoise Piano says
Gina, What a deal on that desk! I love what you did to it. Thanks for hosting!
Ami w/AliLilly says
Oh my gosh, Gina! It’s wonderful. Ya know we all say “i have to try that” and maybe 5 times out of 10 do we actually do it. THIS I must try. It’s gorgeous and my hubby is a musician!
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage says
Ah, the power of paint! What would we do without it?
Thanks for hosting, Gina!
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
LoeLaLoep says
I loooove your desk! That’s exactly what I’m looking for, for my PC and such. Unfortunately I never find such beautiful furniture here (well, I do, but only new ones, for over 100 Euro’s or so :()
Paula says
Love your desk update!
Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says
Love how your desk turned out… thanks for hosting!
The Vintage Farmhouse says
LOVE the desk! Thank you for hosting!!
Curtains In My Tree says
I like sheet music on anything desk included looks great
janice
Maury says
Thanks so much for hosting! That desk is SO COOL!
Jenni says
Thanks for hosting Gina! The desk looks beautiful! I am so excited about everything you are “unlocking” in the month to come. You will find your mojo again for sure and if not, I think I have a bottle laying around somewhere.
HUGS~
Jenni
Bootersmom03 says
Love what you did with the $6 desk! I love Paris Grey too! Thanks for hosting!
Monica says
Hello Gina,
I’m new to your party, and I’m already hooked!:)
Hope you’ll like my coffee filter roses tutorial.
Thanks for hosting, your desk is lovely!
Monica.
Ivy and Elephants says
Gina, I can’t wait to get my paws on a desk that sits in my mother’s closet. Wow, what a great transformation! Thanks for hosting such an amazing party! You have some amazing party goers here.
Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
Lolly Jane says
thanks for hosting, gina. so loving that desk, great re-do! 😉
xoxo,
kelli & kristi
Kahli says
Thanks for hosting! This desk is absolutely gorgeous what a great makeover!
Angie K. says
Love the desk – along w/everything you do. I have to say, though…HOLY COW, BATMAN! 530 entries? Now this is a link party. LOL!
Katherines Corner says
Gina I love the desk!! The top is inspired, truly brilliant!!Sending big hugs and sincere wishes for a weekend filled with joy, Katherine
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says
Thanks for hosting a great link party! Love the music sheet desk! It looks amazing 🙂
Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate says
The desk turned out beautifully! Thanks for hosting, too!
Rose c says
Beautiful!
Gina Luker says
Thanks so much Rose!
patrick mack says
great idea..i did a set of chairs using sheet music [ sorry no picture ] and called them musical chairs..