How to Transform a Vintage Sideboard

ONE MAN'S TRASH IS ANOTHER MAN'S TREASURE!


Treated correctly, old furniture can look stunning – and has much more character than any new, dull-looking piece of furniture. With a little Rust-Oleum furniture paint, you can completely transform an item and customize it to your taste.

Here's how we reworked a vintage sideboard and turned it into a modern, mid-century display.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Rust-Oleum Furniture Paint
  • Self-adhesive wallpaper
  • Brush
  • Masking tape
  • Measuring tape
  • Paint stirrer and paint can opener
  • Paint roller and tray
  • Scissors
  • Screwdriver
  • Cleaning cloth

STEPS

1

Thoroughly clean the furniture, remove handles, and apply masking tape to areas you don't want to paint.

2

Take your can of Rust-Oleum paint and stir well.

Furniture paint does not require sanding or priming on most surfaces, so you can achieve results immediately. Using a roller for large areas and a brush for harder-to-reach corners, paint the unit and allow it to dry completely. You may need up to three coats.

3

Measure the area you want to cover with self-adhesive wallpaper and cut to size.

4

Apply your wallpaper, smoothing out any bumps or bubbles with your hand as you stick it.