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transforming a computer cabinet into a bookcase | recycle une bibliothèque

Transforming computer cabinet

One morning, while looking on Marketplace, I came across this pretty cabinet that was to be donated. So I jumped at the chance and went to get it. Upon inspecting it I realized that it was part of a computer cabinet that had been detached. It’s okay, I’ll fix everything and give it new life!

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Surface preparation

To begin, I dismantled everything I could on the cabinet. The door, the handle, the hinges, the back and the shelves. I then repaired the holes with my wood filler and let it dry for 24 hours. Once dry, I proceed to lightly sand the surface and I cleaned everything with the Cleaner and Varnish Remover. I rinsed twice with water and let it dry. After, I applied the oil primer all over the furniture. I let it dry for 24 hours.

Then I had leftover wallpaper that I liked a lot and I thought it would look nice on the back of the cabinet. So I applied it to the arborite board that serves as a background. I also painted the legs with Metallic Jewel paint.

 

Application of the colour and old-fashioned effect

The next day, I applied the Volcano colour all over the furniture. I used a roller to make it easier to apply and then with my 35mm brush, I brushed it up and down to make it look better. I waited about 1 hour for everything to dry. Afterwards, I applied a second coat.

For the glaze, I used a European-style brush to leave a wood finish. By dipping only the tip of the brush in the glaze, we brush by pressing more or less, from top to bottom, as much as possible in a stroke or two. We retouch until we achieve the desired result.

 

Furniture finish

For the details on the door, I applied 2 coats of Metallic Jewel with my artist brush and let it dry. Once everything is dry (about 2 hours), I applied a small layer of Natural Beeswax, to protect the surface. And there you have it, you just have to reassemble your furniture and install it in the desired location.

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In furniture upgrading, several options are possible: a cabinet for the bathroom, a bookcase. Why not a small bar or even a pretty buffet. Let your imagination run wild according to your needs.

We must not stop at what we are told. Any piece of furniture can have another purpose!

Eve Taillefer

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