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Purchased this pre-loved bar cart from Gumtree as we loved the shape and versatility but not much else. So we got to work stripping it back but kept parts we could clean up and reuse and replacing parts that were run-down. We love the end result and it draws so much attention sitting pretty in our dining space!
Materials
Sandpaper – https://www.bunnings.com.au/flexovit-115mm-x-1m-120-grit-timber-sandpaper-roll_p1210540
Steel wool – https://www.bunnings.com.au/rocket-500g-premium-grade-0000-super-fine-steel-wool_p0432329
Paint: Undercoat – https://www.bunnings.com.au/zinsser-1l-bulls-eye-1-2-3-undercoat-primer-sealer-stain-blocker-1l-whit...
Paint: Colour (Nullabor Sunset) – https://www.bunnings.com.au/taubmans-1l-white-low-sheen-easycoat-all-walls-paint_p0401010
Handles – https://www.bunnings.com.au/ikonic-matt-black-cupboard-knob-set-6-piece_p4010561
Multi-use Pine Panel – https://www.bunnings.com.au/specrite-600-x-18mm-round-timber-multi-use-pine-panel_p0419618
Rubber – https://www.bunnings.com.au/moroday-15-x-1-5mm-x-5m-black-rectangle-rubber-roll_p4000062
Timber Wax – https://www.bunnings.com.au/feast-watson-125g-natural-hard-wax_p0186431
Double Sided Tape – https://www.bunnings.com.au/moroday-24mm-x-50m-clear-double-sided-hi-tack-polyester-tape_p0057712
Tools
Screwdrivers
Sander
Jigsaw
Scraper
Masking Tape
Paint Brushes
Rollers
Heat Gun
Steps
Step 1
Dismantle the cart.
Step 2
Sand all timber components.
Step 3
Clean and polish metal components such as hinges.
Step 4
Undercoat all timber components and lightly sand once dried.
Step 5
Apply 3 coats of paint colour.
Step 6
Jigsaw, sand and wax timber wheels. Then apply rubber tread with double-sided tape.
Step 7
Add new black handles to 2 drawers.
Step 8
Re-assemble all components of cart.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Alexiou. It's fabulous to have you join us, and many thanks for sharing your wonderful project.
Wow! What an incredible makeover you've completed there. I love the colour you've chosen, and you've certainly created a statement piece with it.
Well done, and thanks again for sharing.
Mitchell
