Coral Dresser/TV Stand

I've finally got my TV console finished! I'm still waiting for the paint to fully cure(I used latex which can take 30 days to completely harden), which is why there is no TV on the TV console.

Sorry about the shadows... I need to invest in a "real" camera!

This color is "Cool Lava" by Behr, and I think it is the PERFECT shade of coral! Not too pink, not too orange.

I used interior latex paint with a flat finish. I really, really liked this paint. It dried to the touch quickly, but not so quick that I had excessive brush strokes. I invested in an nice Purdy brand paintbrush, and had no problems. I did use a foam roller on the top and sides of the dresser. The flat finish helps  to hide the imperfections also. I did two coats of this primer:

And then three thin coats of paint. The paint covered well, but coral is a tricky color. If I use it again on a big piece, I will tint the primer. I let each coat of primer and paint dry for a full 24 hours before I did the next coat.

I haven't fully decided if I am going to use a sealant like poly or wax yet. I really, really like the flat finish, it almost looks like chalk paint! So for now I will see how it holds up. If I find the paint alone doesn't hold up, I'll probably go with wax to try and keep the glossiness down.

Not too bad for a $30 goodwill find!

So what do you think? I will post another update when I get the TV set up. I also plan on buying two of these :

Ikea VITTSJO shelving unit

And spraying painting them gold. The length of the dresser worked out perfectly that I have just enough room to put one of these on each side with a couple inches to spare. All to be continued!

Thanks for reading!