How To Remodel this old wardrobe with glossy finish?
Can anyone help me with ideas on how I can make the cabinet and the wardrobe look more eclectic and modern? Any kind of ideas are welcome! :)
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Sherrie on Mar 16, 2014Several ways of doing this lightly sand so the paint will adhere, some people use sanding sealer also. I always sand, fill in holes, and light sand again. I have used sanding sealer on furniture. And then I have lightly sanded and used the sanding sealer. And the used sealer coats of shellac to seal the color of the wood.Helpful Reply
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Sally on Mar 16, 2014Sally Georgetown, OH You mentioned modern and eclectic. Looks like Mid-Century. That era (the one I grew up with) was very space-age, lots of boomerang shapes and S curves. Definitely high gloss. Mid-Century Google will have plenty of ideas if you want to go that eclecticHelpful Reply
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Pauliegirl1 on Mar 16, 2014I would do as Sherrie suggests... LIGHTLY sand with a sander, of course fill in any holes, sand those smooth and the key is (I think..) paint with chalk paint, distress and wax!! The only chalk paint I have used is Annie Sloan's.....its a bit expensive, but most of them are, but it REALLY goes a long way!! And in my opinion, much easier, and looks FANTASTIC!! The waxing is tedious......but if you want to skip that, you can use a matte or satin polyurethane, spray or brush on....Hope that helps, cant wait to see it!!Helpful Reply
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Jill B on Mar 16, 2014I would add some simple trim work. And I would lightly sand and chalk paint as well. Distress it to make it look rustic.Helpful Reply
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Claire on Mar 16, 2014i would try repaiting it and add some picture on itHelpful Reply
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Mary on Mar 16, 2014you can google how to make your own chalk type paint too. cheaper way to go!!Helpful Reply
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Sweet Peas Charm on Mar 17, 2014By using Plaster Paint, you can avoid the sanding, stripping and/or priming. It works like chalk paint, but is much less expensive... $38/quart vs. $24/quart. Here is a link to a blog I wrote about it (within the blog is ordering information as well): http://sweetpeascharm.com/1/post/2014/02/get... Here also is a link to a video of a Fox News interview with Annette Wicker, one of the owners of The Plaster Paint Company...it truly is incredible paint and it's all I use anymore! http://www.fox23.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?... I'm happy to provide more information if you have any questions! I can't wait to see your memory piece finished!Helpful Reply
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Sweet Peas Charm on Mar 17, 2014You are very welcome! If you'd like to chat more about it, feel free to contact me!Helpful Reply
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Karon Nelson Roberts on Mar 18, 2014Light sanding, fill in holes, sand again, get some trim--Home Depot or Lowes-- (Like that goes around ceiling with some kind of design on it) to put around top. then paint with calk paint in a bright color to make it POP!Helpful Reply
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