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Topics with Label: Recycling and Upcycling

r0z3a
Just Starting Out
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Hi, I’m a bit new to the whole sanding game. And I really want to refurbish a chest of drawers and stain it. But before I buy it I want to make sure ...

H3nna
Having an Impact
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Turning old timber bookcase to colourful one.  MaterialsDulux paints, two different colours Undercoat paint Sanding paper MDF board Liquid nails No ...

Hayley007
Just Starting Out
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Probably a bit too big of an undertaking for my first play around with resin but, if I was feeling brave, how would I make a resin decorated / detaile ...

Hayley007
Just Starting Out
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  I bought this chair second-hand, it already had the tear on the armrest so it's an old injury. I want to fix it up without resorting to gaffer tap ...

shansalem
Just Starting Out
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What do I use to replace slats on an antique bed 1770 l x 1340 w      

Sorted101
Just Starting Out
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Looking to renovate an older styled China cabinet - that has 2 cracked panes of glass in the front door.What is the best repair product for the cra ...

Dani3
Just Starting Out
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Im looking at removing stain / varnish from my television unit It is made with pine it is stained a reddy color and would like to change to a light s ...

markw81
Just Starting Out
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I’ve just upcycled my first project - a solid pine tallboy I found on the council pickup pile. I used a shellac based primer / stain blocker, 3 coats ...

TaylerMayd
Having an Impact
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I wanted to modernise these dated orange bedsides & give them a fresh coastal look. A video of this transformation is on my Instagram: @ taylermayd_ ...

sareh
Cultivating a Following
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So I thought I would give this 20 plus year old coffee table a glow up. It was a custom made piece and I thought under all the coating I would have a ...

daniknight4
Becoming a Leader
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I was given this little bedside table as a part payment for another furniture makeover I had completed but after I had taken it I had second thoughts. ...

DIY_Babe
Finding My Feet
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I'd wanted to put something in this doorway for years. Whatever I chose needed to provide privacy to the bathroom hallway and bedroom that's behind it ...

Inspiredcoastal
Building a Reputation
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 The before Materials120 grit sandpaper Cabot's timber paint Zinsser primer Sealer Paint brush New hardware ToolsStepsStep 1Started with cleaning ...

Lachelle
Just Starting Out
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The last couple of days, I have been sanding back an old crib with bite marks and scratches, I was originally going to paint it with a timeless grey d ...

because21
Just Starting Out
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   Hi all ! I have a freshly made 8 months old crawler here so I bought her this playpen. https://www.babybunting.com.au/product/tikktokk-little-b ...

twocutekelpies
Making a Splash
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We have had these pine bookshelves for over 20 yrs and I thought they could do with an update, so I sanded, primed and painted them. While doing that, ...

BigFella1956
Building a Reputation
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G'day Everyone, I have this small oval table (53cm wide at its widest point and 77cm tall) and it's solid timber. It has seen better days but I'd like ...

marylambert0204
Finding My Feet
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Seeking ideas to upcycle this glass display cabinet. Couple of the glass shelf holders are missing, what can I replace them with?(sample pic attached) ...

queenb1
Just Starting Out
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I used some Dulux Ceiling White paint that was left by painters when my place had a refresh to cover this bookcase (prior I sanded and primed two lay ...

LynneD
Just Starting Out
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Where can I purchase rattan for attaching to drawer fronts for a chest of drawers makeover? Would prefer a more solid look than an open weave if poss ...

diego
Finding My Feet
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so for a bit of contxt, ive been designing a desk for myself but when it came time to buy the materials i couldnt find a full size plyboard that was e ...

Inspiredcoastal
Building a Reputation
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These bedsides were dark and worn and needed a refresh.  MaterialsCabots stain and varnish and had it tinted in colour Brazilian roast (waterbase) ...

Inspiredcoastal
Building a Reputation
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Sideboard makeover freshly painted and stained StepsStep 1- Clean using sugar soap and warm water - Scuff sand area wanting to paint using 120grit ...

H3nna
Having an Impact
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Travertine DIY table. MaterialsTravertine tiles Construction adhesive ToolsTape measure LevelStepsStep 1Mark a middle line to the smaller tile. A ...