8/30/2023 0 Comments Oscillating tool![]() ![]() Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on Youtube. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this makeover! The Cobblestone wash really shows off the wood grain on the top as well. I’m sure this neutral color will be a quick seller as well! I’m so happy I found this wallpaper and remembered I had it in my inventory to use on this piece. They look like a brand NEW set - unrecognizable from what they previously looked like!Īnd check out this texture. Here’s how these salvaged nightstands all came together. This is my favorite topcoat and I’m loving my new HVLP Euro Pro Paint Gun as well! I sprayed three coats of Gator Hide to seal and protect this piece from dirt, grime, and scratches. Then I added new modern legs/feet I bought off Amazon here. To complete the look, I added some long black statement handles I bought here. Then laid down the wallpaper and secured it making sure there were no bubbles and let it dry.Using this GLUE I spread it onto the panel using a putty knife making sure to get into all the corners and edges. ![]() I cut it with a rotary tool and made sure they fit into the panels perfectly.using a square ruler I measured the same on the wallpaper.Here’s the step-by-step on how I applied the wallpaper to these nightstands. I haven’t seen a roll of wallpaper this size selling for any less than $50 these days! It was selling at a thrift store for $4.29 and the original price tag said $16.99. To create a textured front panel on the doors I used this old wallpaper from Sears. I used my Small Oval Brush for a smooth brush finish. I picked this warm neutral to update these nightstands because I’m positive it will be a quick seller once I list them online.Īs with all DB chalk mineral paints, the paint glides on beautifully and they are highly pigmented for great coverage. I’ll include an image below so you can see the other five new colors which are equally beautiful. Something you’d see in an old English cobblestone cottage but as you’ll see, can still be used on a modern restyle. I would describe Cobblestone as a light brown stone color with warm undertones. Now for the fun part! Painting with this new color! Cobblestone is one of the six new colors in the Dixie Belle Cottage Collection. I have a full tutorial on How To Paint Wash HERE. To tie it into this NEW Cobblestone color, I create a 50/50 wash of paint and water, and paint washed the tops of these nightstands. I really like the look of the natural wood top. Here’s what they looked like after removing the door trim and base and primed with the first coat. I used two coats of BIN Shellac Based Primer on the body of these stands and left the top natural wood. These multi-purpose oscillating tools are amazing for sanding, cutting, cutting wood, nails, plastic, plaster, and so much more! I’ll demo this tool for you in this Saturday’s Youtube video. Then I used an Oscillating Tool to cut through the boards. I unscrewed the screws holding it in place. The next step was to remove the base so I could add new feet. I also scuff-sanded the rest of the nightstands and sanded the finish off the top. This trim was held on by trim nails so once I got the hang of it, they were easy to remove.Īfter the trim was removed, I filled the nail holes and imperfections with Bondo and gave it a good sanding. I’ve made that mistake before and it creates extra work to fix it. I used my pry bar to pry them off making sure to place a wood shim underneath the pry bar so I wouldn’t damage the nightstand doors. I started by cleaning, removing the hardware, and then taking the trim off the front doors. Here’s how I salvaged these nightstands into an ALL-NEW updated set. HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEEDĮuroPro Paint Gun COBBLESTONE NIGHTSTAND SET MAKEOVER ![]() ![]() THIS POST IS SPONSORED AND/OR CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS TO PRODUCTS I LOVE AND USE. Once I brought them home, the first thing I wanted to do was remove the dated trim. I found them selling at my local Restore for $20 each.īoth night tables were structurally sound but needed a little cosmetic TLC. Be sure to click on the links at the bottom of today’s post to check out their furniture before and afters as well! It’s also the fourth Thursday of the month – Furniture Fixer Upper Day!If you’re new here, this means I’m joining my talented furniture painting friends and sharing their before and after makeovers as well. I’ll bet you won’t even recognize them now! I’ve turned these dated stands into modern beauties using an all-new color, new feet, hardware, and some thrifted wallpaper. Hello beautiful SI family! Today I’m sharing an 80’s nightstand set before and after. 293 Shares SALVAGED NIGHTSTANDS GET A BRAND-NEW LOOK AND YOU WON’T EVEN RECOGNIZE THEM NOW! | YOUTUBE VIDEO COMING THIS SATURDAY! ![]()
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