How To Remodel this old wardrobe with glossy finish?
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Hello everyone, I'm seeking ideas for remodeling an old wardrobe? It has a glossy finish and simplistic design. I also have a cabinet with the same look, but it has glass cabinet doors.
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! :)
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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Several 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.
Sherrie
on Mar 16, 2014
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Sally 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 eclectic
Sally
on Mar 16, 2014
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I 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!!
Pauliegirl1
on Mar 16, 2014
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I would add some simple trim work. And I would lightly sand and chalk paint as well. Distress it to make it look rustic.
Jill B
on Mar 16, 2014
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i would try repaiting it and add some picture on it
Claire
on Mar 16, 2014
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you can google how to make your own chalk type paint too. cheaper way to go!!
Mary
on Mar 16, 2014
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By 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!
Sweet Peas Charm
on Mar 17, 2014
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You are very welcome! If you'd like to chat more about it, feel free to contact me!
Sweet Peas Charm
on Mar 17, 2014
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Light 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!
Karon Nelson Roberts
on Mar 18, 2014
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