Materials
Cabot's Stain and Varnish
Cabot's Cabothane Clear
Pine dowel (for handles)
Dulux paint (for paint wash)
Foam brushes
Sanding pads
Tools
AEG orbital sander
Ryobi wet and dry vacuum
Ryobi multi tool
Carbide scraper
Steps
Step 1
I started by removing the handles and all of the existing finish. I used a carbide scraper to remove the varnish, followed by an orbital sander to reveal the natural timber. I worked up from 120 to 400 grit sand paper to ensure a smooth finish.
I used my Ryobi multi tool as a detail sander for the hard to reach areas.
Step 2
Once the old finish was completely removed, I gave the sideboard a thorough clean and applied a light paint wash;
I then used a foam brush to apply one light coat of Cabot's stain and varnish, followed by two coats of just the clear; I sanded with a high grit sandpaper between coats to ensure a silky-smooth finish.
Step 3
For the handles I cut some pine dowel to size using a mitre box, sealed the dowel with clear coat for durability and fastened to the drawer fronts with wood screws. And this is the final result!
