This laundry project was inspired by my Nannas old concrete laundry trough, we sourced the exact same trough that captured the same charm. We used Bunnings Kaboodle raw board range for cabinetry and customised a 600 cabinet unit and used two 300 doors to fit the sink perfectly.
We cut down the two doors and glued 3mm MDF strips to create the shaker style look, then sanded smooth. the cabinetry was hand painted, finished with Kaboodle american oak bench top and VJ panelling on the back wall. Now it's a hardworking space filled with heart and history.
Steps
Step 1
Planned the layout and took measurements.
we used the kaboodle planner for this to test the cabinetry and see what would work best.
Step 2
Assembled the flat pack-
we built the cabinetry ourselves and used a 600 units for the sink , but held off fully assembling them so we could modify them to fit.
Step 3
I will add the vj panelling was installed when flooring and watering proofing was in
stalled..
Step 4
created the DIY shaker style doors-
we cut the tops off these doors for them to fit, then Cut 3mm MDF into stripes the glues them on top of the existing door to mimic around the shaker style doors. once glued we sanded and smoothes the edges. we customised a 600 cabinet unit and used two 300 doors so the sink would fit perfectly.. this was the best photo explain this I have.
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Step 5
installed the oak timber bench top, oiled it and installed concrete trough...
we installed the bench top , oiled sanded and oiled and then installed the concrete extremely heavy concrete trough .
Step 6
The plumbing was fitted off, and then we primed and painted the cabinetry.. Using a bonding primer and then two coats of dulux natural white and doing a light sand between each coat.. resulting in a smooth finish..
