Laundry reno inspired by concrete trough

[PaulineHawker]

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.

Materials

Kaboodle raw board cabinets 450

https://www.bunnings.com.au/kaboodle-450mm-white-1-door-1-drawer-base-cabinet_p2662255?store=6215&gc...

kaboodle america oak bench top -

https://www.bunnings.com.au/kaboodle-2400-x-600-x-38mm-smoked-oak-benchtop_p0194528

vj panelling easy craft

4mm mdf stripts

https://www.bunnings.com.au/3mm-mdf-panel-standard-2440-x-1220mm_p0590054

cabinetry paint- dulux natural white

Tools

Makita Drill and driver

circular saw 

sander

clamps- to hold  mdf

measuring tape

paint brushes and rollers

level

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 installed..

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..

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..

[EricL]

Hello @PaulineHawker 

I absolutely love the concrete trough! A timeless reminder of how some materials withstand the test of time. The combination of the old and new plus, the natural timber benchtop gives the laundry such a retro feel. I would definitely love to have this in my home. 

Thank you for sharing this wonderful laundry makeover.

Eric

[JoeAzza]

Hi @PaulineHawker , looks fantastic, I remember my mums original laundry had one of these concrete sinks. 
did you need to seal the sink to waterproof it, I remember my mums sink had a wax type finish, although it could have been Velvet soap bar coated from many years of use. Well done.

[teganavis]

@PaulineHawker @PaulineHawker Your laundry looks gorgeous! Simple, timeless and home-y.  Can I ask which paint colour was used on the VJ Panelling? 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @teganavis. It's sensational to have you join us, and great to see you've been inspired by this project.

Do you have your own laundry reno in the works?

We look forward to hearing about all your projects and plans around the house and garden. Please feel free to reach out anytime you need assistance or have something to share with the community.

Mitchell
 

[PaulineHawker]

Used dulux natural white @teganavis

[teganavis]

Thanks Pauline. I was'nt sure if you used the same colour on panels as cabinetry, as the panels appear to be a different colour in some of your photos. Must be the lighting 😊 Beautiful work!