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Category "Restored Furniture"

Reduce Reuse and Restore with Loctite

October 13, 2022

So what do you do when you’re finishing up a project and need that one special piece but there’s no money in the budget!?!

Reduce, Reuse and Restore with Loctite!!! 

This post is sponsored by Loctite

As we finished up the renovation of our clients new retail shop in one of the cutest areas of Marietta, Georgia, I knew we needed the perfect storage piece for her new moody and bold bathroom. With no money left in the budget, I convinced Chris to do a little dumpster diving in search for that perfect piece.

 

By salvaging this old beat up kitchen cabinet from our client’s dumpster, not only were we able to save on our strained budget, but we felt great knowing we were also reducing the waste going into our landfills.  

 

 

I then set out to reuse that same kitchen wall cabinet by restoring it as a new chic and cute bathroom storage piece.

First I made sure to clean the cabinet of the 30 years of grease and grime and build up it acquired in its previous life. 

 

 

Next I added a countertop by cutting some plywood and trim molding and attaching it to the top of the cabinet with Loctite Power Grab Ultimate Crystal Clear construction adhesive. By using Loctite Power Grab Ultimate Crystal Clear, I eliminated having to fill or sand any nail holes.

 

 

 

Loctite Power Grab is an interior/exterior construction adhesive that is super easy to use and works in all conditions, all weather and on most all materials.

I then painted the piece a bright crisp clean white to add a pop to our client’s otherwise dark and moody space.  

 

 

While I was at it, I grabbed some old legs and hardware pulls out of our garage and spruced them up with a touch of champagne gold spray paint. 

 

 

Since the piece was originally an upper wall cabinet, it was not originally meant to have legs attached to it.  I reached for the Loctite Power Grab Ultimate Crystal Clear construction adhesive once again and attached some simple blocking pieces I made from scrap wood to the bottom of the cabinet for the legs to screw into. Loctite has a zero second instant grab so I was immediately able to attach the legs. 

 

 

Last but not least…with Loctite’s help I added one more pop of fun to this piece with these adorable gold 3d butterflies.

 

 

I love that this Loctite product dries crystal clear so it actually looks like the butterflies are fluttering up the piece. 

 

 

All that was left to do was deliver this cutie to its new home. 

 

 

Shout out to Loctite for this product! It really helped us bring this salvaged piece to life! Loctite makes an array of products perfect for big construction jobs and specialty DIY projects like this cute little cabinet here!!!

 

On to our next project…

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Vintage Stanley Chest of Drawers

March 1, 2017

Vintage Stanley Chest of Drawers

~SOLD~

This vintage “Stanley Furniture” Chest of Drawers has been painted in Annie Sloan “Old Violet” chalk paint, lightly distressed and sealed for protection.
This piece is solid wood, it wears its original antique white hardware pulls and each of its five (5) drawers glide with ease.

Dimensions:
L:40″
D:18″
H:52″

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Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Island / Table & Chairs Set

January 28, 2017

Reclaimed Kitchen Island & Chairs

~SOLD~

Chris just finished this beautiful Kitchen Island / Table with four (4) matching chairs. The set turned out awesome!

This table and chair set was built out of Birch Wood with a black rod iron base. All of the wood has been stained a rich “Early American” stain & sealed for protection.  It is definitely a unique and beautiful set!

Dimensions:

L:48″
D:24″
H:36.5″

 

 

 

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How to Turn an Old Dresser Into Your new Nursery Changing Table

January 9, 2017

I received an email from an expecting mother who was looking for the perfect little changing table for her new nursery.  She had found a small dresser that she was drawn to.  It was already really cute, but she wanted to add a pop of “personality”. 🙂

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We decide to go with Annie Sloan’s Paris Grey with a pop of Pure White on the original hardware.

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I topped it off with some light distressing and two coats of Annie Sloan clear wax.

How cute is this changing table!!!

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Nowbring on the baby!!!! 🙂

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Vintage Buffet / Sideboard

October 3, 2016

“SUMTER ORIGINAL”

VINTAGE BUFFET / SIDEBOARD

~SOLD~

This is a large gorgeous solid wood Sumter buffet / sideboard with Nine (9) easy gliding drawers. Each drawer is adorned with gold hardware pulls & knobs and is filled with storage. Painted in General Finishes Antique White & sealed for protection with General Finishes High Performance Satin Top Coat. This buffet is one of a kind and would make an awesome statement piece in any room!

Dimensions:
L:64″
H:38″
D:19″

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*If you have any questions about this piece please leave a comment or click “Contact Us”

 

Dark Gray Driftwood Buffet

August 8, 2016

DARK GRAY BUFFET

~SOLD~

Dark Gray Buffet Credenza with beautiful vintage cast iron hardware finished in General Finishes Driftwood Milkpaint and sealed for protection with General Finishes High Performance Satin Top Coat. This is a 6 drawer 2 door solid wood sturdy piece with a ton of storage. All 6 drawers glide with ease and the middle doors open up to an additional shelf and extra storage. Whether you are looking for a buffet, credenza or entertainment center, this is a perfect piece for any room in your house.

DIMENSIONS:
L: 66″ H: 31″ D: 20″

 

General Finishes Driftwood Gray Buffet Credenza

General Finishes Driftwood Gray Buffet Credenza

General Finishes Driftwood Gray Buffet Credenza

General Finishes Driftwood Gray Buffet Credenza

General Finishes Driftwood Gray Buffet Credenza

General Finishes Driftwood Gray Buffet Credenza

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Pier 1 Imports 7ft Driftwood Table

August 8, 2016

PIER 1 IMPORTS 7FT DRIFTWOOD TABLE

~SOLD~

Looking for that perfect statement piece for your family dinners!?!? Check out this amazing Pier 1 Imports 7ft table finished in a beautiful Driftwood Technique using General Finishes Lamp Black, Driftwood & Antique White Milk Paints. Legs painted in General Finishes Antique White. Entire table sealed for protection with General Finishes High Performance Satin Top Coat. This table is definitely one of a kind! It won’t last long!

Dimensions:
H: 30″
D: 41.5″
L: 84″

General Finishes DIY Driftwood Table

General Finishes DIY Driftwood Table

General Finishes DIY Driftwood Table

General Finishes DIY Driftwood Table

General Finishes DIY Driftwood Table

General Finishes DIY Driftwood Table

General Finishes DIY Driftwood Table

General Finishes DIY Driftwood Table

 

 

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Vintage Kincaid Tallboy

July 26, 2016

Vintage Kincaid Tallboy

~$450~

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Solid wood Vintage Kincaid Tallboy finished in General Finishes Antique White, lightly distressed and sealed with Polyvine Wax Like Varnish for protection. It has 7 drawers that all glide with easy. This chest of drawers is a gorgeous antique and would make a statement in any room!
 
Dimensions:
H: 68″
W: 31.5″
D: 18″
Kincaid Tallboy chest of drawers finished in General Finishes Antique White & Polyvine Wax like Varnish
Kincaid Tallboy chest of drawers finished in General Finishes Antique White & Polyvine Wax like Varnish
Kincaid Tallboy chest of drawers finished in General Finishes Antique White & Polyvine Wax like Varnish
Kincaid Tallboy chest of drawers finished in General Finishes Antique White & Polyvine Wax like Varnish
Kincaid Tallboy chest of drawers finished in General Finishes Antique White & Polyvine Wax like Varnish
Kincaid Tallboy chest of drawers finished in General Finishes Antique White & Polyvine Wax like Varnish
 Ps…If you have any questions about this piece do not hesitate to leave a comment or click on “Contact Us”

Cottage Chic Side Tables

June 14, 2016

I had so much fun upcycling these matching side tables / end tables.  Once dark and a tad dreary…they turned out light and airy!

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The base of both side tables was finished in Rethink Junk’s Robin’s Egg Blue.  I have to be honest…I’m really an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint or General Finishes Milk Paint kinda girl, but a nearby boutique was going out of business and they were basically giving their Rethunk Junk products away.  I grabbed a few neutrals and a few customer favorites like this Robin’s Egg Blue.

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I started off this project by sanding the tops of both pieces down to their original wood finishes with my cordless Ryobi One Sander.  My customer wanted a grey distressed weathered finish, so I used a layering technique with both paint and stain.   I started out by dry brushing two coats of Annie Sloan Paris Grey to both tops.  I then followed up with two coats of my Favorite General Finishes Grey Gel Stain which I applied by wiping on and wiping off.  I then applied a finishing protective coat of Annie Sloan Clear Wax.  I’m so glad I decided to go with the wax!!! It gave each piece the perfect sheen and really brought out the colors and woodgrain.

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Once the tops were dry, I applied two coats of Rethunk Junk’s Robin’s Egg Blue to the bases and added a protective top coat of Polyvine Wax like Varnish.  The customer picked out some really cute new hardware that she found at Hobby Lobby.  I added her hardware and the piece came to life!

Robins Egg Blue Side Table with General Finishes Grey Gel Stained Weathered Top

What a coastal feel these side tables have!!!  Cottage Chic…Shabby Chic…just plain ole Chic!  I am in love with these tables and the customer loved them too!

Robins Egg Blue Side Table with General Finishes Grey Gel Stained Weathered Top

 

On to our next project!

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General Finishes Coastal Blue Sideboard

May 2, 2016

COASTAL BLUE SIDEBOARD

~SOLD~

If you love “blues” you’ll definitely LOVE this color choice!  General Finishes’ “Coastal Blue” is such a rich vibrant pop of color.  It’s one of my favorites in their color line!

This unique “Collezione Europa” sideboard has been painted in General Finishes Coastal (Navy) Blue and sealed for protection with Polyvine Wax like Varnish.  This solid wood, sturdy piece could be used as a Sideboard, Dresser, Buffet or Credenza.    Not only are all drawers still wearing their original hardware, but they also glide with ease.  This beauty would make a big statement in any room in your home!

Dimensions:

L: 66″
D: 19″
H: 36″

General Finishes Coastal Blue Buffet / Sideboard / Credenza / Dresser

General Finishes Coastal Blue Buffet / Sideboard / Credenza / Dresser

General Finishes Coastal Blue Buffet / Sideboard / Credenza / Dresser

General Finishes Coastal Blue Buffet / Sideboard / Credenza / Dresser

 

Ps…If you have any questions about this piece do not hesitate to leave a comment or click on “Contact Us”