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Upcycled bedroom side tables

nooandriley
Finding My Feet

Upcycled bedroom side tables

Upcycled side tables! We sanded them back, primed, and painted in Bunnings Government Green, adding a clear coat for durability. The handles are Bunnings finds too- spray-painted pink for a pop of colour. We even added a custom shelf from budget timber cut to size in-store. A fun weekend project that gave unwanted tables a fresh new life, all with Bunnings supplies.

 

Here is what it looked like before Reno:

 

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And here is after: 

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Steps

Step 1

 

  1. Remove Laminate – Took off the existing laminate surface.
  2. Sand – Used an electric sander to smooth the surface back.
  3. Hole - We drilled a circular hole in the back for easy cord access on the shelf.  
  4. Prime – Applied Bunnings primer, two coats.
  5. Paint – Rolled on Bunnings paint, three coats with an 8 mm roller for an even finish.
  6. Add Shelf – Had a shelf cut to size at Bunnings, positioned it where the top drawer was, and screwed it into place.
  7. Seal – Finished with a clear coat for protection.
  8. Handles – Bought new handles from Bunnings, spray-painted them pink with three coats.
  9. Assemble – Attached the handles and reassembled the piece.

Fun, easy piece to complete! 

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AlanM52
Amassing an Audience

Re: Bedroom Side Tables

Hi @nooandriley,

 

Great work... you deserve a 'Well Done' sticker.

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Print two and stick them on the back 🙂

 

Cheers

 

JacobZ
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Bedroom Side Tables

Hi @nooandriley,

 

This is a wonderful upcycling project.

 

The green looks fantastic, and the pink handles give it a pop of colour that gives it a very retro feel.

 

Thank you for sharing.

 

Jacob

 

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