I’ve a unbelievable jewellery chest/hutch that acquired proper right here to me as a hand-me-down from my household. I really like its many compartments and slots for numerous efficient particulars, nevertheless it completely was affected by a case of ’90s oak and gold finishes. I knew that we couldn’t redo our principal mattress room with out addressing this, ahem, little eyesore.
Now I’m CERTAIN there’s a extra correct approach to do that, nonetheless, this technique price lower than $20, was easy, and I did it on my own in a day. I’ve not at all painted a bit of furnishings before, so don’t be daunted–you can do it!
- Paint:
- I used “Firecracker” by Behr
- I solely wanted a part of a quart for this complete endeavor.
- Disclaimer: I’m optimistic there’s official furnishings paint accessible in the marketplace someplace, nonetheless, I merely wished to run into Residence Depot and get ‘er executed, so I opted for normal ol’ paint on the rationale that this isn’t a high-touch piece of furnishings and isn’t used all that always in distinction to say, kitchen cupboards.
- Paintbrushes
- Sandpaper
- Damp rags
- Frugal tip: lower earlier t-shirts into rags
- Drop cloths
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- Frugal tip: use leftover grocery sacks and paper baggage as a substitute of shopping for drop cloths.
- Spray paint:
- I spray painted my gold {{{hardware}}} with Rust-Oleum’s “Painter’s Contact 2X Terribly Cowl Paint + Primer in Satin Darkish Walnut” (that’s acquired to be the longest product decide ever).
- Screwdriver
- Private paint cup:
- Frugal tip: use an earlier plastic meals container.
Step 1: Prep your workspace.
- Frugal Husband helped me haul my hutch exterior and I set it up on a drop supplies, nonetheless you possibly can probably in all probability do that endeavor inside should you wished to.
- I frequently use a drop supplies or earlier newspapers/baggage on account of, efficiently, I’m a messy painter. It frees you from worrying about drips of paint and lets you fully paint the ft of your piece.
Step 2: Take away any drawers, {{{hardware}}}, and shifting parts.
- You don’t need to coloration spherical {{{hardware}}} (notion me, I’ve tried) and as well as you positively don’t need to coloration drawers of their slots–don’t even ask…merely be taught from my errors.
Step 3: Sand each flooring you propose to color.
- It’s vital to scrupulously sand away the prevailing end or paint in order that your new paint will adhere efficiently.
- I sanded by hand on account of we don’t non-public a hand sander, nevertheless it completely’d virtually definitely be pretty a bit sooner should you do have a form of infants.
- Frugal tip: don’t rush out to purchase a mannequin new machine or gadget for each DIY endeavor. I typically uncover I can re-use, re-purpose or improvise.
Step 4: Wipe it down.
- Use a humid rag to take away all mud and grime kicked up by your sanding efforts.
- You don’t need to coloration this stuff into your closing product and paint doesn’t adhere to soiled surfaces.
Step 5: Prep your paint.
- Pour a small quantity of paint correct proper right into a personal paint cup/earlier plastic container.
- Don’t dip your brush into the gallon of paint on account of it’d contaminate all the current.
- With a private paint cup, should you get particles in your paint brush, you’ll solely spoil a small quantity of paint.
- Use a hammer and nail to punch small holes into the rim of your paint can–this permits extra paint to drip as soon as extra into the bucket. Cowl your can and hammer down the lid.
- Frugal tip: paint is the most costly a part of this endeavor, nonetheless by following the above paint conservation methods, you’ll use rather a lot a lot much less paint! Don’t open a second can till you absolutely want it–you in all probability can return paint for a full refund should you don’t use it (I’ve returned many a can of unopened paint).
Step 6: Start portray!
- I used paintbrushes we had leftover from portray the partitions of our mattress room.
- I did 4 coats to get the swish end I wished. I’m an infinite proponent of lots of skinny coats–globing on an excessive amount of paint in a coat doesn’t give you easy security and might bubble up.
- Frugal tip: I’m optimistic chances are you’ll uncover fancy furnishings paint brushes, nonetheless, my low-cost brushes labored merely environment friendly.
Step 7: Spray paint your {{{hardware}}} (that’s the handles, knobs, and so forth).
- I unfold my knobs out on paper baggage and sprayed them abruptly with sweeping sprays.
- Shake the can efficiently and attempt to swap it at all times as you spray so the paint doesn’t drip or clump up.
- Are you conscious that spray paint is on the market in a ton of various colours? I didn’t know this and was absolutely overwhelmed as quickly as I strolled in to purchase “black-ish” spray paint. You can get giant artistic and do contrasting colours! I caught with darkish brown/black as I used to be trying to match the {{{hardware}}} on our completely completely different mattress room furnishings.
- Frugal tip: {{{hardware}}} is mega dear, so if you are going to get away with reusing current {{{hardware}}}, your endeavor will in all probability be considerably extra budget-friendly.
Step 8: Reassemble.
- As rapidly as all of the devices are completely and absolutely dry, put ’em as soon as extra collectively.
Step 9: Rejoice and admire!
