Sideboard makeover

[Wendy56]

A Pine sideboard upcycled by painting the doors white, inserting adhesive contact on the shelves and using rattan knobs for handles.

• The project
• Tools and materials
• Steps
• Before and after
• More inspiration for your upcycling project

The project

My old Pine sideboard was looking decidedly dated and very orange. Because it was solid Pine, I decided not to replace it, but give it a summer makeover to bring some light and tropical vibe into our dining room. 

This involved cleaning, sanding and repainting the doors. I also lined the shelves with rattan cane adhesive contact to add some additional interest and texture. I left some of the Pine unpainted, and the finished article looks great with the addition of some new rattan knobs.

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Sugar soap 
  
  
• Fine sandpaper
  
  
• White paint 
  
  
• Bucket
  
  
• Sponges
  
  
• Rattan door knobs
  
  
• Rattan contact adhesive for the shelves.

Tools used in the project:

• Paint brush
  
  
• Screwdriver.

Steps

Step 1

I removed the doors and thoroughly cleaned the unit with sugar soap.

Step 2

I sanded the doors with fine grade sandpaper. Then I wiped down with sugar soap before applying two coats of matt paint.

 

Step 3

I then refitted the doors, and door knobs when the paint was thoroughly dry.

 

Before and after

More inspiration for your upcycling project

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