Sunday, August 14, 2011

Furniture Reno - Chest of Drawers

When it comes to covering books with adhesive contact paper I am the bees cankles...dismal!

Maybe contact paper was never really meant for books anyway.
It is great on furniture though as I recently discovered.



The Bargain: I picked up this brand new chest of draws, which was reduced to $30 (from $100) due to the damage on the front of the drawers.



 The Process:  A quick trip to Reverse Garbage for some contact adhesive for $4.
I took off the handles. Traced around the draws on the contact and then added some extra  to fold over the edges. I started on one end of the draw and used a squeegee to push out the bubbles as I pulled away the the backing. After trimming of the excess with a kraft knife, I folded over the edges. Reattached the handles and  finally I put the drawers back in. 


The Verdict: The contact is so glossy it looks like a 2 pack finish.
Now I have some storage space in my studio - all for $34.   I'm wrapt! (literally)





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Posted by Elle and Lou at 10:19 PM
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11 comments:

  1. I'm Busy ProcrastinatingAugust 16, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Great way to cover up a blemish. I've got a dresser with a similar problem and I've been considering putting wallpaper on it.

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  2. cheryl @ nefotlak.August 16, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    they look fantastic!
    great idea.
    cheryl xox.

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  3. the cape on the cornerAugust 17, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    what a great idea! love the modern lines and the handles. it looks faaaab!

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  4. Handy Man, Crafty WomanAugust 17, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    WOW! Amazing job. Thank you for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  5. WhyCuzICanAugust 17, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Contact paper??!! You ROCKED this project, Lynda!! Twelve Thumbs Up for you (me + 5 friends)

    Great redo!


    Visiting from Bunny Jean's Bunny Hop Linky Party,
    Smiles,
    Suzanne in IL

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  6. CREATIVE MINDAugust 17, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Hey dear, great effort & wonderful turn out!! great..keep it up..
    Love!!

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  7. Bunny JeanAugust 18, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Cool idea and great results.

    Thanks for joining the BUNNY HOP PARTY this week.

    xoxo Bunny Jean

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  8. ToriAugust 21, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I love this!

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  9. Chance @ Designed by ChanceAugust 22, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Nice transformation and love that you used contact paper to boot. I'm visiting from the newbie party.

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  10. Rachelle @ Adventures in CreatingAugust 25, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    What a great alternative to paint! It looks great. I'd love it if you stopped by my blog, I'm having a giveaway for a Dremel Trio!

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  11. Terri @ A Creative PrincessAugust 25, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    It looks great! I would never have thought about using contact paper! I would love for you to link up to It’s a Party on Thursday (actually, it starts tonight)!
    www.acreativeprincess.blogspot.com

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