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Coastal console upcycle
I wanted to update this old console to create a fresh coastal feel. I'm really happy with how it turned out! A full video of the process is also available on my Instagram - taylermayd_ Before After Materials Cabot's Stain and Varnish Cabot's Cabothane Clear Pine dowel (for handles) Dulux paint (for paint wash) Foam brushes…
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Travertine pavers and gravel garden path
A smart solution to a muddy thoroughfare with a new garden path using Travertine pavers and gravel at a cost of just $600. The project The grass leading up to the back of the house was always a wet sludgy mess, due to getting limited sun, and I hated looking at that part of the garden. There was no way to get from the…
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Console table upcycle coastal-style
This sideboard was stripped back to natural timber before a light paint wash and stain and varnish was applied. It was the winner of best upcycling makeover in our 2024 search for Australia's best D.I.Y. projects. The project I wanted to update this old console to create a fresh coastal feel. I'm really happy with how it…
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Herringbone dresser upcycle
An old dresser upcycled with fresh paint and brass knobs, with the top drawer given a herringbone facade made from popsicle sticks. The project This solid Pine dresser was coated in a thick red/brown varnish and was in desperate need of a makeover. I decided to freshen the piece up with a light colour and add a herringbone…
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Modern bedside drawers makeover
I wanted to modernise these dated orange bedsides & give them a fresh coastal look. A video of this transformation is on my Instagram: @ taylermayd_ Materials - Tricleaneum - Zinsser primer - Dulux paint - Cabot’s Cabothane matt poly - Feast Watson liming white - Rustoleum spray paint - sandpaper - Woodfiller - tape Tools…
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How to patch laundry wall and prep for tiling?
Hi guys, I’m currently renovating my laundry and doing as much of the demo and prep work I can myself. The plumber has moved the taps, but to patch the hole in the wall can I use gyprock or should it definitely be villaboard? The sink cabinet will be installed here and there will be a tiled splashback. Re the splashback…
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Travertine pavers and gravel garden path
The grass leading up to the back of the house was always a wet sludgy mess, due to getting limited sun, and I hated looking at that part of the garden. There was no way to get from the house to the shed without stepping through muddy grass. I wanted to remove the grass and create a pathway to compliment the deck. After…
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Herringbone dresser upcycle
This solid pine dresser was coated in a thick red/brown varnish and was in desperate need of a makeover! I decided to freshen the piece up with a light colour and add a herringbone feature to the top drawer. Materials * Sugarsoap * Taubmans 3 in 1 primer * Dulux paint * Gorilla wood glue * Paint tape * Jumbo popsticks *…
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Upcycled fluted side table
I picked up this old side table for free on Facebook Marketplace. It was pretty run down, but I was drawn to its unique shape and wanted to give it new life! Before Materials * Taubmans 3 in 1 prep primer * Mineral paint * Porta moulding * Gorilla wood glue * De-Solv-It sticky spot remover * Poly Stripper * Cabot’s…
