BACKSTORY
Here's the story behind my find. I was being a good girl and not even going out junkin' during our city clean-up. Why, you ask? Because my garage shop is a wreck from our remodel and I have NO ROOM! Plus, I only like to keep on hand what I can work on in the next few weeks. Anyhoo, it is our quadrant's time to set out trash. I promise myself that if I saw something en route from my house to errands that I was allowed to pick it up. Only catch was it had to be AFTER all the pickers had already gone through. Otherwise, all was off-limits. So here's a sampling of some of what I found in one day...eep!
Do you blame me? I ended up giving the crib away but was satisfied it didn't go to the dump since nobody wanted it. The frame was a no-brainer and will find new purpose in our home remodel (stay tuned), and the table was a project for Miss E, my next to youngest daughter.
Now, doesn't it look better? You can find it available in my shop.
WOWZERS
The next day, I found this...
Remember, this stuff is left a week after pickers had gone through. Crazy! My head spins at all the waste there is because I didn't go through the other quadrants during their time of clean-up. I would need a pole barn to fit it all!
Funny thing is that on one day I pick up that cast iron table. Then, a few days later the owner sets out the twin to it. I grab it and have a set of two. Isn't it weird that I had already redid an exact table like them years before.
The beat-up cedar chest has a makeover HERE. However, today is all about how that credenza is turning into an entertainment console. Boy, is it in rough shape, but oh so full of potential!
DIY TIME
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My sander and I went to work unveiling that gorgeous walnut veneer. It was such a shame that it isn't in better shape because it is full of pocks and holes like someone had attacked it. I filled up those holes with wood filler and sanded again.
Since I am turning this credenza into an entertainment console, I need to build in the spot where a drawer was missing. My husband, JC, cut me a few pieces of wood with our table saw. I used my brad nailer to attach them inside the missing drawer space for support.
Next, I added a panel of luan to reinforce the drawer space bottom and raise it to make it flush with the frame and glued it down with Liquid Nails. To enclose the space, I added a couple of pieces of wood to the sides using Kreg Jig Master System and my drill to create pocket screw holes for easy assembly. (I love that thing!!) Last, I drilled a few holes in the back for wires with a hole saw bit.
NEXT STEPS
Once that cabinet was prepped, I took it out back for a good spankin' with my paint sprayer. In no time I am able to get a coat on and not have to worry about debris getting into my finish.
I started with a base coat of Kilz Primer & Stain Blocker because in addition to the holes on the top, there were also chemical stains in green and red. After that, I used two coats of Glidden White Semi-Gloss, much like this other credenza and Mid Century set I did.
Next was the drawers turn. After sanding and filling with wood filler on most of them, I wanted some of them to have and some to have paint. For the stained drawers, I used my favorite Early American by RustOleum. That stain has been used in several different room in my house and project pieces.
I went with a light gray base for the other drawers. Then I chose to add some Mid-Century style on the drawer fronts like my color fun credenza with tape.
All the drawers have a topcoat of poly.
PULLS
Last, but not least, the pulls were in great shape, but weren't any thing great like solid brass. I sanded them down and painted them with this Pure Gold by RustOleum.
In addition, I also add new feet to the legs and painted the caps on them the same color for a fun touch.
THE REVEAL
Finally, here's the new look and function for this once credenza turned entertainment console. It is a true cast-off trashure find...
What is more, I love the serpentine style drawer fronts on the one side.
And the painted fun on the other side livens up this trashure party.
So, maybe next time you're driving around, and you see a sad looking piece of furniture, you may snatch it up, eh? After that., tell me if this entertainment console stolen your heart? You can find it also available in my online store.
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