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Upcycled chest of drawers using spray gun

Wall paper fronts to drawers add texture and a quick update

Got this set of Drawers free off Marketplace for our spare room. It needed a whole fresh look to be ready for it’s next life.

sanded, undercoated and topcoat then clear coat. A Wagner spray gun bought from Bunnings helped with an even coverage for much needed primer. Foam rollers were used for a nice smooth finish and bunnings wallpaper was used for drawer fronts. Hobby glue then sand off edges, sealed with clear top coat ensuring it will last and wear well.

Materials

Mouse sander

wagner spray gun

dulux tan colored paint in part water for a paint wash on the top.

white embossed wallpaper

hobby glue

clear coat

white primer

new knobs

80 grit sandpaper for removal of wallpaper edges

Tools

Steps

Step 1

Cleaned with sugar soap

sanded with 120grit using a mouse sander

primed with white primer using Wagner spray gun

top coat x2 using foam roller

wallpaper glued to drawers provide fronts, edges sanded off

tan paint wash to top

clear coat all over

new drawer knobs

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Comments

EricL

Hello @hjsaddington

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your upcycled drawer set project.

What a beautifully upcycled piece. The transformation you achieved with these drawers is truly impressive. The embossed wallpaper on the drawer fronts adds such a distinctive texture and elegant charm, evoking a vintage feel while still looking crisp and modern. Pairing that with the soft neutral paintwork and natural timber top was a clever choice, it balances warmth and refinement perfectly.

Again, thank you for sharing such a beautiful project.

Eric

hjsaddington

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/54835#Comment_54835

Thanks Eric

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