Updated - Help with a magazine/vinyl record rack
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Sarah
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Hello! This is an update on the question I posted a while back regarding how to update a magazine rack I found at the Goodwill.
One of the ideas posted was to use Chalk Paint to give it an updated look and to be honest, I was very hesitant. I haven't done a lot of DIY so I was intimidated by the chalk paint everyone's blogs raved about. So, I read and watched videos, and read and watched more videos and finally told myself to just go for it.
I was surprised by how easy it is to use and feel kinda silly now for being so reluctant to try it. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Greek Blue and Annie Sloan Clear Wax to finish. I thought to be ambitious and put white on the front but I don't have a steady enough hand and after an attempt which only made things worse, I covered the whole thing in the Greek Blue.
One of the ideas posted was to use Chalk Paint to give it an updated look and to be honest, I was very hesitant. I haven't done a lot of DIY so I was intimidated by the chalk paint everyone's blogs raved about. So, I read and watched videos, and read and watched more videos and finally told myself to just go for it.
I was surprised by how easy it is to use and feel kinda silly now for being so reluctant to try it. I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Greek Blue and Annie Sloan Clear Wax to finish. I thought to be ambitious and put white on the front but I don't have a steady enough hand and after an attempt which only made things worse, I covered the whole thing in the Greek Blue.
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5 answers
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Do you like the effect of chalk paint in which it seems that is the way many people are painting?
Janet Pizaro
on Feb 23, 2016
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If the edges are level you could paint or stain it and add a glass top for use as a side table. If the front and back edges are not level it would be a neat place to store throw blankets or towels
MN Mom
on Feb 23, 2016
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I would do 2 different colors on the front - one for the raised slats and one for the flat slats. If you want the same color, you can use one gloss and one flat. That would be a 'gentle" way to ease into DIY!
KatAych
on Feb 23, 2016
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this looks to be quite tall ...table height?not quite? I would paint it all white ,antique it and maybe add a flip door on top or line it with fabric and make a flap from material and turn it into a laundry hamper ...great find I love it!!!
Judy Millett
on Feb 24, 2016
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I would repaint it and use it maybe as one of the following: toy crib, planter, craft paper/ tray/ cookie sheet storage, yarn/ fp log/ umbrella/ hat and mitten/ kid's book or homework holder.
B. Enne
on Feb 24, 2016
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