When a friend's grandfather passed away, he was left with a house and garage FULL of "treasures". I was thankful that he asked if I was interested in looking through any of it. This primitive cupboard was in the garage storing a multitude of fishing poles and gear.
![Primitive Cupboard BEFORE primitive cupboard before](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPr_V3Ba5ITjrqiJFAlrhD-AcTYClc0AntMx6GuUVd7mzyhhwgJhui3ZhjY7Rh9WC6u6nK2f77vR3jbKooYWl8YVZdPupCACT0v20yZhOf8MF_vtiRJ9ZdUlsaUk65qy9u-4uYn6gFq4a3/s640/primitive-cupboard-before.jpg)
The family thought I was a little crazy for wanting it, but I definitely saw the potential.
![Primitive Cupboard primitive cupboard with lots of storage](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCbmmGEBTZMOZS4Vo5sdBuimHy15ytIEta0G9ke9vQE9qrNSCxxf3L-P4ST9t-BO4UIyGPlXWH29v-8u-nUwiUtlUEVd4h-ODd9mqE3qUxoKZJEw_TeH3Tk7rLZoGfgq_n4WntYQtiqjy/s640/primitive-cupboard.jpg)
I sanded the cupboard, washed it down twice with pine sol (while wearing a mask) and then clear coated it all. The clear coat crackled the grey paint for some reason or brought out cracks that I didn't see.
![Primitive Cupboard add tongue and groove beadboard to a primitive cupboard](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJnnH7AjASDiuXDNR1OOKJ194IzEqwQexCFxsgufM-7ltNA-syvrEzSDpEWi71BCla46iraujPHHkKjxIZWEX0YSQXKcbjp6A8lm0BPX5SsiTXqpASmZNi5CDixzHZKnDNBxzqQT33FYF/s640/primitive-armoire.jpg)
I knocked out the door inserts. They were old linoleum flooring--I could see the red and blue checked pattern underneath the grey paint. It was very brittle and flimsy and fell apart as I removed it. I used tongue and groove beadboard in its place. I distressed the wood with a small pick and chain and nails hammered in a board. I stained it with Dark Walnut.
![Primitive Cupboard clear coat a primitive cupboard](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiEeGLE8d1IIzLlv66a6azQKYryAvdB-HWu9PsVdFfUltvHKxoREa_LWPcD5EFMqeLjnwgcxGBwoLi7zye0WCyllG9AHC7u6GpR8FQQSvUuL773jvw_2oC3Ww5ny8lDMFurnVdnMB2KsCB/s640/inside-primitive-cupboard.jpg)
I added a few more hooks on the inside. This piece has great storage and would be perfect in an entry or bedroom or family room.
congrats on saving a piece of furniture from the landfill! you resurrected a piece of furniture that even I would have probably passed on, and made it look great!
ReplyDeleteHa-ha, thank you!
DeleteSuch a great piece!
ReplyDeleteThe new door inserts make the piece pop. I just love the contrast of the natural wood to the black paint. Great furniture make-over!
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