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Upcycling

  • 05-08-2019 7:35pm
    #1
    michdee
    Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭


    I hope this is allowed
    So I came across this the other day and thought to myself it would be a fab upcycling project to do. I am thinking repainting it and putting a mirrored top on it. I would love any info, suggestions or advice on this, as this is going to be my first upcycling project
    Thanks so much


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  • #2
    antiskeptic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,555 ✭✭✭antiskeptic


    Couple of ideas:

    Turn it upside down and see does it offer potential in that direction

    Cut large circular holes through two shelves and see it that adds interest (maybe running a plant up through the holes)

    Loose the trim on the top shelf / cut a series of smaller holes in the shelves.

    It ain't pretty as it is in any case.


  • #3
    michdee
    Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭michdee


    Thanks, I never thought of turning it over to see different aspect! Good suggestion


  • #4
    Naid23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,212 ✭✭✭Naid23


    I got a very similar table. Same as you, it was my first upcycling project. I just sanded it down and painted it in black satin wood (to match the black bannisters in the hall :D) Got it for free so worked out well and handy for keys in the hall.

    Attached a pic, I was pretty happy with how it turned out. Best of luck with it.


  • #5
    michdee
    Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭michdee


    That's fab. Gas its the same and all. Looks great.


  • #6
    Naid23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,212 ✭✭✭Naid23


    michdee wrote: »
    That's fab. Gas its the same and all. Looks great.

    Thanks. Good luck with yours, would love to see a pic when your finished.


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  • #7
    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    Would you need to sand every bit of it before painting?


  • #8
    Wheety
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,512 ✭✭✭Wheety


    Lex Luthor wrote: »
    Would you need to sand every bit of it before painting?

    A good primer would stick to it once it's clean and not too glossy. Quick, light sanding just to smooth any rough bits.


  • #9
    michdee
    Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭michdee


    Hoping to start it this week, sick kids so bit of delay lol. Will post pic when done


  • #10
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,566 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    michdee wrote: »
    I hope this is allowed
    So I came across this the other day and thought to myself it would be a fab upcycling project to do. I am thinking repainting it and putting a mirrored top on it. I would love any info, suggestions or advice on this, as this is going to be my first upcycling project
    Thanks so much

    What is the stuff in the background, looks good :)

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #11
    michdee
    Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭michdee


    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    What is the stuff in the background, looks good :)

    O they are wooden planters and window boxes along with arches for garden


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  • #12
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,566 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    michdee wrote: »
    O they are wooden planters and window boxes along with arches for garden

    Thanks, could you show a bit more of them, they look good :)

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #13
    michdee
    Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭michdee


    That was just outside local shop where I got the piece of furniture, they make them, I'll see if I can get you a picture


  • #14
    michdee
    Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭michdee


    Sorry been a while. Here's a pic of what was outside that shop


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