Nail head trim on cabinet

See how a secondhand cabinet gets a new life with paint and nail head finish and transforms into a practical drinks cabinet.

12/04/2020

If you love to browse around secondhand stores, you often come across pieces that you like but you are not sure if you have a use for them. If a secondhand piece of furniture is still in good condition; the framework is sturdy and very little is required to make the furniture look good, it's always a good idea to see beyond the piece and how it can be used in your home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This vintage cabinet was in excellent condition considering its age, but wouldn't fit in with the decor of the home looking as it did. But with some paint and upholstery nails, the cabinet turned into a practical drinks cabinet that fits in perfectly.

I have often said that you can pick up some great bargains at secondhand stores, and this 1970's cabinet is a perfect example of a piece that only needs some TLC to become a fashionable - if somewhat unique - piece of furniture. Although it has a veneer finish, it's still in very good condition and will only need a light sanding to prepare for painting.

After a light sanding with 240-grit sandpaper, the unit is wiped clean and two coats of acrylic PVA sheen in white are applied with a foam roller. Don't use a paintbrush as this will not leave a nice smooth finish. You can also use Rust-Oleum 2X Painter's Touch spray paint but do the painting outdoors or in a well-ventilated space.

 

 

Choose a nice design for the nail head finish and copy this onto a thin piece of paper or tracing paper so that you can then transfer the drawing onto the front of the cabinet. Don't worry if you aren't too artistic - you will find plenty of designs on the Internet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following your drawn lines, use a rubber mallet to hammer in the upholstery pins. You need to keep an equal distance between the upholstery pins as you work.

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