Side Board Make Over

Ashleigh Sommer
by Ashleigh Sommer
10 Materials
$30
2 Days
Easy

I've had this side board for a couple years now. I always knew I wanted to refinish it or knew I had to at some point (the top was very beat up), but I never really knew what to do with it. If you're anything like me, I do not start a project until I have a finished vision of what I want it to look like. Sometimes I go a little off my vision, but for the most part it's pretty spot on. I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do with this piece until I came across the knobs that are on the finished piece. I knew I needed to get new knobs/ pulls because when I purchased this piece it was missing quiet a few. I came across a pack of 12 knobs at Home Goods for $14.99. The exact number I needed and for a heck of a price - I call it fate. After snagging the knobs I got to work!


This piece only cost me the cost of the new knobs and paint. If you needed to purchase everything, your cost would differ.




Link to sanders -

https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER-BDERO100-Random-Sander/dp/B00MLSS1SW/ref=sr_1_59?pf_rd_i=328182011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=aebdcf2a-c487-557d-8d80-d62a0ddc594d&pf_rd_r=P9Y6J57AW03QNCJYNWM5&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-10&pf_rd_t=101&qid=1557660956&refinements=p_72%3A1248909011&s=power-hand-tools&sr=1-59


https://www.amazon.com/TACKLIFE-Multifunction-Sandpapers-Efficient-Collection/dp/B07X148FRH/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=electric+sander&qid=1585832868&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVkQ3U0gzVkI4WTYzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzc0NjYzMkVYVEUyU1kzVkRBViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzI5ODQ1OTNKS0c3UTg1UjlMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==



Link to my paint brushes I always use to paint with -

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DT5YJQ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vNXWDb3CWGHJW



Link to sealer -

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PRNXNY/ref=twister_B07JLY244F?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Materials Needed

Before - miss matched knobs and missing pulls. She needs some love!

Also discovered some nasty junk on the side.


Step One - Remove Drawers + Clean


I always start off by cleaning what I can from a piece. I remove everything I can (drawers, hardware, etc.) and get ready to sand.

I was a fan on the grain on these drawers, but unfortunately they weren't solid wood. I knew I was going to re-stain the top so I would have to re-stain the drawers as well. But because they aren't solid wood sanding them down would be taking a chance because it's just a thin particle board, which I didn't want to chance, so painting it was the best option.

Step Two - Sand


This piece already had the varnish chipping off so I didn't have to do too much heavy sanding. I used 80 grit to get off the existing stain and sealer and then finished it off by using a higher grit sand paper of 120. Using a higher grit makes the wood smoother and gives the new stain or seal something better to stick to.


For the rest of the piece I did a light sanding when I was using the 80 grit. I knew I was going to use chalk paint so sanding it down is optional.

Step Three - Cover Exisiting Holes


When I originally purchased this piece it was missing hardware, so I knew when I refinished it I would need new hardware. The holes on the piece were intended for pulls not knobs. I found a set of 12 knobs at Home Goods which was the exact amount I needed, how perfect! I covered the existing holes with spackle. There are many, many different products to used to do this - I used what I had on hand in order to save money. I've used this many times before and it works perfectly! After the spackle is dry sand down to a smooth even surface.

Little tip - put some painters tape on the back of the holes so you can push down the spackle and make sure it's fully plugging the hole.

Step Four - Paint


I used chalk paint for this piece in the color Toasted Poppyseed. It's one on my favorite black colors.

Step Five - Drill New Holes + Seal


Measure and drill new holes with the appropriate size for your new knobs


I used a chalk paint finish on this piece so to seal I used a sealing wax. American Paint Company was kind enough to send me some products, their sealing wax being one of them and I love it! I've used it on many, many projects and love the way they come out.


The top of this piece is just sealed. After sanding it down I loved the color of the natural wood so I decided not to stain it and just seal to protect it. I used my go to, holy grail sealer - Polycrylic by Minwax in matte.


This photo also shows the difference between non sealed (left) and sealed (right).

These are the knobs I found at Home Goods. They have held up well and I really like how unique they are.

Step Six - Decoreate + Enjoy!


I absolutely love the way this piece turned out. I wish I refinished it sooner, but I'm glad I waited until I was inspired and had a vision on how I wanted it to look.


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  • Wanda Wanda on Oct 27, 2020

    Beautiful!!! Did you make the art piece on the wall??!!

  • Virginia Virginia on Oct 27, 2020

    Beautiful job!

  • Robyn Garner Robyn Garner on Oct 13, 2021

    Gorgeous! PLEASE - tell us what brand of chalk paint did you use??? ❓

    Is it Krylon Poppyseed Chalky Finish brush on paint?


    The color is absolutely scrumptious! 👏

    I have a full dining room set that I'm now brave enough to paint the display cabinet. I just couldn't choose a color until Toasted Poppyseed! 😎

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