OLD NEWS FROM AUGUST 2012

This old 1980's oak cabinet just didn't fit in the decor anymore.  Going  away is the dark oak country look and the sweet semi-shabby cottage look is working its way in.

I bit the bullet and decided that I could redo the cabinet myself.   I took the doors off and removed all the hardware.   I removed the THIN plywood backing and then sanding took forever.   Bought bead board for the backing; the local lumber store cut it to size for me.    That was painted a nice '30's grren.   I removed the glass in the doors and gave it to a thrift store.   Then I painted with a creamy white... undercoating and 2 coats of semi-gloss. The local glass store secured new glass in the doors with a wonderful rough texture.   All in all, it was 3 weeks of working on the cabinet.   I am very happy with how the project turned out.

However,  in the year since this project was done, I have discovered Chalk Paint.   Oh, how much easier it would have been!   I have new ideas about how I want the cabinet too look but they will hold until I finish all the new pieces waiting for new clothes.

The after photo - a Cottage China Cabinet