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I wanted to create something special for my daughter when she moved from cot to bed.
Toddler bed inspiration using Ikea Sandvik extendable bed. This bed went from white to natural wood colour.
First I sanded down all of the pieces that were white, excluding the middle part of the both endings. They are not timber. I used three different sanders plus sandpaper. I had sandpaper ready for small final touches. I would probably be able to use only one sander but I wanted to explore the differences.
These are the sanders I used:
Bosch belt sander: 80 grit
ozito Random Orbital Sander: 60grit +120grit
Skil Orbital Sander
AEG power tools multifunction tool for sanding corners.
I sanded all the parts before building the bed.
Then I painted the bed pieces. I used Cabots' benchtops clear satin finish.
After that I build the bed.
Then I soaked the rattan. ( It is easier to attach and not so stiff to work with when you soak the rattan first. ) I mounted rattan to the bed heads using stable gun.
After that I cut mouldings to 45 degree miter joint, and added it top of the rattan like a frame so the edges look better.
Finally I added one more detail by adding hand carved wood applique.
Instagram @livingwithhenna
Work in progress.
Bed before
That's come up a treat @H3nna! You must be delighted with the results.
I love the additional details and the rattan sections. I think the rattan really brings this project together. Amazing choice sanding the paint off; it really takes the appearance to the next level.
Many thanks for sharing, and I look forward to seeing what project you tackle next.
Mitchell
Thank you Mitchell Mc. This was a big project for me without experience but I am extremely happy how it turned out.
Can't wait to start something new. 🙂
Thank you,Henna
@H3nna Absolutely gorgeous and I love the colours !!!!!! 😍
Thank you so much 🥰
Incredible work @H3nna!
Your sanding really paid off to create your timber bed. I am loving the little details like the rattan and the hand-carved wood applique.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Katie
Thank you so much ❤️ I learnt so much during this project.
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