Bye Big Ugly Oak Desk

I hate Oak.  Now this may have something to do with the ex but I really hate it.  And I was seriously hating this desk. 

Anyway, I bought this desk 7 years ago when I started nursing school from Frey's Old Time Furniture.  It was made by the Amish and they did a very good job.  So instead of buying a new piece I did research and found I could transform it.  I found this kit on Pinterest and decided to try it.  I went to Home Depot and purchased Rust-oleum Furniture Transormations kit. I think it was like $38? 

You have to remember to get the bond coat tinted at the store.  I completely overlooked this step. I did think it was a tad odd that it could make 23 different colors but what do I know.  There are 4 steps.  The first step eliminates all sanding!  You put it on with a green scrubby.  I scrubbed with the grain and against it.  After you were done the desk appeared dull and a little rough to the touch.  2nd step was the color coat.  We picked black.  I tend to like dark or white furniture now.  The 3rd step they said was optional, it was a glaze coat that would bring out the wood grain.  I could see the grain after I applied the bond/color coat so I skipped it.  It also said it had to be wiped off and I was losing steam.  2 coats of topcoat which was included in the kit and I was done.  Wish I had pictures of me painting the desk.  However, the clothes I was wearing are not socially acceptable, either was my pregnant belly hanging out the bottom of those non-maternity painting shirts.  So ta da!