Painted Black Cheese Box
- By Joan
- August 8, 2018
- 9 Comments
Welcome back, I have one more cheese box ready for his makeover. The same salvage yard where I found the barrel staves was also hiding this perfect, not old, and with no cheese, cheese box. He was hiding in the $5 and under pile. So for $15, I went home with supplies for 4 projects…a good day for me.
For most people, once the cheese is gone, the box is probably headed for the trash pile.
This is an easy makeover, totally transforming the cheese box with just with a little paint. Here I’m using teal and black chalk paint as well as vintage wax.
Pick your favorite color and paint the inside of the box and the lid.
The outside got a coat of the black chalk paint. What takes the most time for this project is waiting for the paint to dry. Lunch time?
Once the paint is completely dry it’s time to attack the box with a sander.
Even if you don’t like that distressed, sanded look, you will still need to give the entire cheesebox a good sanding. The paint tends to stiffen up all the wood fibers and makes for a very rough surface. If you don’t want the distressed look, give the box a second coat of paint after sanding.
Vintage wax takes this box from being a brand new, where’s the cheese? box…to a cool old storage box.
This was not my first new to old cheese box but it may be my new favorite. Sometimes the easiest is the best.
Stay inspired.
A couple more cheese box ideas for you…
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you make it look so easy…. great job
So cute! Just love the miracle of paint!
Oh thank you!!!!!! I have 2-3 under all that other junk in the garage! Just love that wax. I too love the miracle of paint! does a lot for this 78 yr. old face! ha!
Does it work on a face? I may need filler before I go for the wax. 🙂
Love your visions!!!! I’m a big fan and love all the projects you do!!!
I also really enjoy your projects; this one reminds me of all the Wisconsin cheese my family use buy. We would drive up from Iowa and buy cheese and apples, so many good memories.
If you wanted to buy one of those machines to make stencils, which one would you choose? I really like the rooster one…
Simple is best. It is a great makeover; The box has so much character.
You used Vintage wax, can you explain further.
Is this something I can buy, if so what is the brand & color you used if you would share. I have a cheese box and would love to “ age” it
I have no problems with the distressing but need help with the best kind of stains to use: gel stains, latex or oil based stains.
Would appreciate your help !! Your boxes are awesome!!!
I usually use Waverly Antique wax because I can pick it up at the local Walmart. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Waverly-Inspirations-60678E-Chalk-Paint-Wax-Ultra-Matte-Finish-Clear-8-fl-oz/45654798. It’s probably not the best wax but it usually suits my purposes. Just paint a little on and rub off the excess with a rag. Don’t cover your entire piece because the rag will do that for you. If you want a darker coat, use a couple coats of the antique wax. For a lighter coat less brownish look, start with clear wax then follow with the antique. Once all the coats are dry, buff with fine steel wool. Experiment on a scrap piece of wood until you get the look you’re after. Good Luck