I asked on marketplace if anyone has an old buffet they wanted to sell. A really nice lady reached out and said she had this old unit i could have for free!
Having already made-over a unit like this before, I had learnt from some mistakes.
1) It isn't necessary to go too crazy with the sanding back
2) Not to use an Eggshell paint finish (as dark colours show scuffs and scratches)
3) A roller gives the best finish
I started by removing the doors and draws and giving the whole unit a light sand to the areas i was going to paint using 120 grit sandpaper; & I really went to town with an orbital sander for the top, starting off with 80grit, then 120, then 240 for a smooth finish
I went straight into painting from here. I applied Dulux Aquanamel in Semi-Gloss using a roller and a brush to get into the corner.
The colour I chose was Open Living by British Paints.
After 2 coats and once it was dry, i put the doors and draws back together and added new black handles.
To finished it off, I used the Cabot's Cabothane Clear on the top
Shopping list
- 80, 120 & 240 grit sandpaper for top
- 120 grit sandpaper for where i painted
- Taskmaster 34mm Matte Black Cabinet knobs
- Dulux Aquanamel Semi-Gloss 1 Litre
- British Paints Colour - Open Living
- Paint Partner 75mm 4pce Trim Roller Kit
- Cabot's Cabothane Clear 250ml
Here is some more pictures of the before & afters:
