Shabby Chic; Volume III

Seakay

That looks lovely! How are you going to use it?

hmo

emma_kate wrote: »

It looks great just read your blog post, you are getting there aren't you, we'll done

emma_kate

Seakay wrote: »

That looks lovely! How are you going to use it?

Thank you! I'm going to hang it on the dining room wall.

Willowpop

Hi folks, can I ask for some inspiration please.
I picked up a bathroom cabinet from freecycle...it has certainly seen better days...it is made of moulded plastic that has yellowed.
I would really like to paint it as it's a great size, but have no idea what kind of paint I could use on the plastic. Any ideas?

emma_kate

I would give it a serious clean and try a specific melamine/cupboard paint. I think they may be self priming, saving extra time and expense but do read the label.

Willowpop

emma_kate wrote: »

I would give it a serious clean and try a specific melamine/cupboard paint. I think they may be self priming, saving extra time and expense but do read the label.

Aha, didn't know they existed! Thanks. Will head out this week to see what I can find. Thanks again.

ebaybaby

emma_kate wrote: »

This is STUNNING!
Do you handpaint the lettering?

emma_kate

Thank you! I'm putting a tutorial together at the moment on my blog. It was so freakin' easy! I will reveal all later in the week...

I was thinking; these windows are quite sought after and quite trendy to use for photos/ weddings/ vintage wallpaper, etc. What about approaching a local replacement window company if you're after some? They get charged ££ to dump rubbish so I'm sure they'd be happy to recycle some. There are lots of lovely ideas for using old windows on Pinterest.

steve_2012

ive started a new piece today and would like some advice as ive not done a natural wood and paint finish before.
one problem i am having as seen in pic 2 is the handles cant be removed, what would be the best way too strip them.
i can sand some it but its really awkward and slow, should i use nitromors?.
pic 3 is similar to the desired finish.
im not certain on colour yet but would like the wood part finish as light as possible.
ive sanded the 2 main boards but the grain is still holding some dark, would nitromors also pick this up.
any tips would be helpful.
thanks.

PS:opinions on an order of work would be helpful, my plan is sand down tops and handles, sugar soap the rest, paint (masked wood areas), wax paintwork then wax woodwork.
this one is potentially a keeper so i might splash on AS, would a litre do it, im not sure it would.

emma_kate

Is it oak? If you want it really pale you could try wood bleach? There are different types for different reasons, like lightening wood, lifting stain or dealing with watermarks. Or you could do a thin dilute paint wash over the wood bits. You can still see the wood through the wash and you varnish or wax as normal. I use both these techniques on my dining table recently. The paint wash is great on oak as it will sit in the grain.
If you can't take the handles off, it's just a matter of stripping in situ. I think Nitromors is pretty stinky. I prefer the Wilkos version. Stripper and wire wool will get the stain out of the grain.
Yes 1 litre will be plenty.