Shabby Chic; Volume III

chalkysoil

this might be a tiny glimpse in the corner of it???

moments_of_sanity

I picked up my retro kitchen unit last night and it does need some tlc but I absolutely love it already! I have been unable to photograph it as we had to put it straight in the garage due to the pouring rain but I have attached a link which shows one very similar.

The differences are, mine doesn't have any drawers and in the decorative cut outs at the top there is nothing so I might get something like chicken wire (but smaller grade) and put that it.

Everything else is original, the pull down enamel cutting board is still working fine and it has cream bakerlite handles which look to be original :-)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Retro-1950s-60s-kitchenette-Kitchen-Unit-Cupboard-Larder-LOCAL-DELIVERY-/151062566182?pt=UK_Collectables_Vintage_RL&hash=item232c07d526#ht_326wt_962

Any ideas on how to renovate this item will be greatfully received as this is the first thing I will have done :-)

steve_2012

chalkysoil wrote: »

this might be a tiny glimpse in the corner of it???

if it is the gap seen in the picture i would move the bath if possible because it looks like that will be the tap end and that is the end where water issues will happen.
if that gap is as small as it looks i would try to use bath trim (not tile trim).
would be better to see another picture with a tape measure laid out showing how big the gap is if possible.
i dont know if they still do it this way now but different trim companies used to make the colours too suit certain brands of baths but there are so many now i doubt they bother.

Florenceem

Chap has fixed the bath problem - thanks for the advice - looks good now.

meames_2

moments_of_sanity wrote: »

I picked up my retro kitchen unit last night and it does need some tlc but I absolutely love it already! I have been unable to photograph it as we had to put it straight in the garage due to the pouring rain but I have attached a link which shows one very similar.

The differences are, mine doesn't have any drawers and in the decorative cut outs at the top there is nothing so I might get something like chicken wire (but smaller grade) and put that it.

Everything else is original, the pull down enamel cutting board is still working fine and it has cream bakerlite handles which look to be original :-)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Retro-1950s-60s-kitchenette-Kitchen-Unit-Cupboard-Larder-LOCAL-DELIVERY-/151062566182?pt=UK_Collectables_Vintage_RL&hash=item232c07d526#ht_326wt_962

Any ideas on how to renovate this item will be greatfully received as this is the first thing I will have done :-)

Meames, sulks in a corner!

Lucky, lucky you! Enjoy x

chalkysoil

crikey I nearly bid on that one on fleabay - I love those cupboards - I actually had one in a rented flat in Greenwich once ...

emma_kate

I love that kitchen unit and although I paint everything, I'd be tempted to leave that original!
And Steve is going to be busy with all our tiling issues!

Princess_kate

Hi, long time lurker, but I finally have my 1st piece to shabby up!

Its a pine dresser top I got from ebay for £20, I want it to be cream so whats the best way to go about this?

Sand, prime, paint, wax? Can anyone suggest any products too as I don't want to waste money on getting the wrong thing!

Thanks in advance! Kate

Nicnax

Princess_kate wrote: »

Hi, long time lurker, but I finally have my 1st piece to shabby up!

Its a pine dresser top I got from ebay for £20, I want it to be cream so whats the best way to go about this?

Sand, prime, paint, wax? Can anyone suggest any products too as I don't want to waste money on getting the wrong thing!

Thanks in advance! Kate

Hi I'm pretty new to all this painting myself and I know lots on here use chalk paint but with my dresser we took it completely apart, sanded it and used a satin wood paint on some parts. The bits we wanted to keep 'wood' we stained them then waxed. It was hard work but definitely worth it. Hope this helps.

Nicnax

For anyone who likes to use satin wood paint on their pieces Wilkos has about 5 colours which have been reduced to £3 a tin