KyleS1
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Someone gave us an old pine wardrobe that is still in perfect condition, and we recently bought another, to replace some Ikea wardrobes. One is varnished, the other isn't. We plan to "upcycle" them by painting them.
I know the varnished one will likely be more difficult, but does anyone have any tips on how to prepare them, or can I just paint over the top with some special paints?
I by no means want to go down the "shabby chic" buzzword root, I just want to make them more modern looking to go with our other furniture.
I have heard some stuff about chalk paint, but is there anything else I should look at?
I would like the least possible effort option as we moved house last weekend and have a house/garage/3 sheds worth of boxed stuff to sort, some of which can't be sorted until I have painted these wardrobes. All this made a little bit harder by having an over inquisitive 2 year hovering around my ankles at all times.
Thanks!
I know the varnished one will likely be more difficult, but does anyone have any tips on how to prepare them, or can I just paint over the top with some special paints?
I by no means want to go down the "shabby chic" buzzword root, I just want to make them more modern looking to go with our other furniture.
I have heard some stuff about chalk paint, but is there anything else I should look at?
I would like the least possible effort option as we moved house last weekend and have a house/garage/3 sheds worth of boxed stuff to sort, some of which can't be sorted until I have painted these wardrobes. All this made a little bit harder by having an over inquisitive 2 year hovering around my ankles at all times.
Thanks!