Melamine cabinets upcycled using embossed wallpaper and plaster paste applied with a textured roller to create a distinctive look.
The project
I purchased these Melamine cabinets from Bunnings to use as pantry cabinets for a coffee station in the kitchen. I wasn't happy with how they had no character, so I made them into something more classy.
Steps
Step 1
Sand all sides to take the shine off the Melamine boards and to create a rough surface.
Step 2
Create textured door by applying an undercoat of primer paint.
Step 3
Apply plaster paste to entire door and smooth out.
Step 4
Use a texture roller to create a pattern. The roller I used is an old roller I already had in my shed. I can't remember where I bought it from, it was so long ago. But I think any texture roller would work.
Step 5
Once dry, stand plaster until smooth and paint with top coat.
Step 6
For the sides of the cabinets, I used a paintable wallpaper that was embossed. Prime the sides with undercoat of paint and apply wallpaper, then paint with topcoat.
Step 7
Add PVC trim to the sides of the cabinets to prevent the wallpaper from coming off.
