Topics with Label: Recycling and Upcycling

Grabbed a pegboard from Bunnings. Attached it to the wall. Painted it & decorated it to make it the hero piece in our guest bedroom. Added the ubeaut ...

Hi! I bought this white Como tall boy with plans to put it inside my built in wardrobe, because it only has a hanging rail. The tallboy ended up bei ...

Hello, a few months ago I painted my dining table white and finished with water-based enamel paint (2 coats). I now want to make the tabletop a ligh ...

hi I’ve recently remodeled my dining chairs to make the backs shorter.   I haven’t stretched/ re-attached the leather yet as l need to finish off ...

I wanted to upgrade my office space to something more functional with extra space and a better flow. I like the look of a wood desk with modern attac ...

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

Hi, I have this piece of furniture and I would like to paint it of white without sanding. Is there a sealer I can use before painting so I can paint i ...

             Hi everyone, would love some advice on how to restore this vintage sideboard…I’m afraid to start in case I stuff it up!!

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

I am wondering if it’s possible to take this natural coloured desk to the black finish in the photo below. If so, what would I have to do to achieve t ...

I have a left corner IKEA desk which I want to make into a right corner desk. The right corner desktop is not available to buy so I thought I’d adjust ...

    Hi there! I am restoring a mid century vanity and I would love some suggestions on how to bring back the shine and a cleaner metallic look t ...

Hi there, I have used the White Knights Squirts undercoat and gloss paint sprays https://www.whiteknightpaints.com.au/products/craft-and-decorative/ ...

 I have picked up this sturdy table from my sister and want to “upcycle” it. A lighter colour stain on the table top and chair base and a lighter and ...

Hello I have been sanding back this hallway console table for probably 45 minutes and this stubborn water stain (before and after pic attached) has ...

Hey guys, I’m a COMPLETE novice but have bought these bed heads for my daughter beds. They do come with small legs that can be drilled in, but I need ...

Hi I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on how I should go about touching up these chairs. My initial thoughts is clean, smooth, and spray with some ...

I recently purchased a six-piece furniture set for fifty dollars and this Amart buffet was a bit of a challenge. I was really pleased with the final r ...

   I want to paint this … unsure if laminate or veneer as I believe the process is different.. If veneer what primer and finish to use as high tra ...

I am currently renovating our staircase. It has not been painted in 38 years, fortunately it is in amazing condition. It has taken four coats of pri ...

  Hi i want to lower the tv unit to a low line and will add legs for little extra height.. how do I remove the console shelf’s and then re-attach th ...