{"id":8454,"date":"2022-05-29T15:31:50","date_gmt":"2022-05-29T20:31:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/?p=8454"},"modified":"2022-05-29T16:00:18","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T21:00:18","slug":"painting-an-old-china-cabinet-before-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/painting-an-old-china-cabinet-before-after\/","title":{"rendered":"Painting an Old China Cabinet Before &#038; After"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some transformations are worth every second of effort. I didn&#8217;t plan to be painting and old china cabinet, but I&#8217;m glad I did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gfa5cec\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gfa5cec gutentor-element gutentor-element-image text-align-center-desktop\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/b97a3fd4-9487-4c5c-b38b-3eca8bd2d8ae-1.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Painting an Old China Cabinet Before and after\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are times in this business when the God&#8217;s of junkin smile down you and provide you with the right piece of furniture at the right time. For me this 1980&#8217;s golden oak china cabinet was mana from heaven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I became a vendor at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/vintagejunkyforestlake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Vintage Junky<\/a> I (finally) started selling furniture. Furniture was selling so fast that I ran out of pieces to bring to the shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a good problem to have but it&#8217;s still a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-enter-the-old-china-cabinet\">Enter The Old China Cabinet!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I went to the Goodwill looking for Tupperware for <a href=\"https:\/\/junkbonanza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Junk Bonanza <\/a>this fall. As long as I was there I thought I would see if if they had a dresser I could give a makeover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There was a dresser a great big, heavy 1970&#8217;s monster with stains and a smell. Sadly I was going to have to pass. But right next to the dresser was a golden oak hutch, and it was only $19.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SOLD!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This little hutch looked to be handmade. The glass in the doors was thin sheet glass like you would find in picture frames. Not typical of a cabinet door glass. In spite of the glass this thing was solid!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I got it home decisions had to be made. If you watch my <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/JUQ7y9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube Channel<\/a> then you know I sometimes get paralyzed with indecision and I always suffer from what I have affectionately dubbed color atrophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I constantly second guess everything. The voice in my head question will the customer like this, that or the other. I finally settled on gray and white for the colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-things-first\">First Things First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gf74208\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gf74208 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image text-align-center-desktop\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"169\" width=\"300\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1073_v2f_2022-05-14_10-35-22_133.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"First grab your tools\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to play with power tools!  Yes, I am a dork and yes I get really happy when it&#8217;s time to start taking things apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not gonna lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were a lot more issues than just the plate glass. Someone had drilled holes through the back to install 1980&#8217;s picture light on all three shelves. So there were some things I head to deal with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gb15f2c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gb15f2c gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1073_v2f_2022-05-14_10-35-25_267.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Remove the cabinet hardware\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the cabinet doors were coming off, the cabinet latches needed to come off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gddaed3\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gddaed3 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1073_v2f_2022-05-14_10-35-28_867-e1653849532651.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Removed the cabinet doors\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then it was time for the doors to come off. Yep, they&#8217;re going away for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gc3ac0d\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gc3ac0d gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1076_v2f_2022-05-14_10-42-32_033.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cut the lights out\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I didn&#8217;t plan to reuse the picture lights I decided to cut the plugs and pull them out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gc04c94\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gc04c94 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1076_v2f_2022-05-14_10-42-34_233.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pull out the lights\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I know the photo is blurry I was pulling them out. Stick with me the good part is coming!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fill-all-the-holes\">Fill All the Holes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once everything was removed, it left holes all over the hutch. including through the back that needed to be fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g33c233\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g33c233 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1087_v2f_2022-05-14_11-26-29_267-1.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"wood putty to fill the holes\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The screw holes were easy enough to fill. Grab some <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GupDmi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">wood filler<\/a>, I like the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GupDmi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DAP Plastic Wood<\/a>, and spread it on with a small knife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g56bf75\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g56bf75 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1085_v2f_2022-05-14_11-17-18_000-1.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hole in the back of the old hutch\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The hole through the back of the hutch was an entirely different matter.  You can&#8217;t just put filler in when there&#8217;s no backing. If you try it will pop out like a cork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry! I know how to fix it and I&#8217;m going to share the secrete with you.  If you read my post about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/fixing-a-hole-in-the-side-of-a-dresser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fixing a hole in the sidewall of a dresser <\/a>this process is exactly the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First you need a thin piece of wood. I used a shake I had left from another project but if you don&#8217;t have that you can use a thin piece of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38Q6DCF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">balsa wood<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g0a4f4f\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g0a4f4f gutentor-element gutentor-element-image text-align-center-desktop\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"750\" width=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1084_v2f_2022-05-14_11-15-58_168-e1653852164978-874x1024.jpg?resize=640%2C750&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cut small squares\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the wood larger than the hole. I just used a scissors since the wood is so thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LUCDCV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">wood glue<\/a> to glue the piece over the hole. Use painters tape to hold the place while it dries so it doesn&#8217;t slide around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g553bd9\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g553bd9 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1151_v2f_2022-05-16_09-24-04_002.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"peal the painters tape\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the glue is dry remove the tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g058c85\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g058c85 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1152_v2f_2022-05-16_09-24-46_000-scaled.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"peal the painters tape\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The repair is hidden and gives you the perfect backing for your wood filler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gae129a\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gae129a gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1093_v2f_2022-05-14_12-34-07_768-1-scaled.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fill the hole\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill the holes like normal! Easy peezy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-time-to-prime\">Time to Prime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole hutch got a light sanding and then a coat of primer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g7e3b17\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g7e3b17 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1094_v2f_2022-05-14_14-02-54_000.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prime the whole surface\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I used <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LYhuYF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zinsser BIN primer<\/a> because I know it works to block stains. Since I was painting white I didn&#8217;t want any yellow from the stain tannins to leach through.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gdce28a\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gdce28a gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1123_v2f_2022-05-15_11-28-25_883.png?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"paint the whole piece\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Then I painted the whole piece. White inside the cabinet and dark gray everywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BUT WAIT!  It&#8217;s not done yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g580a63\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g580a63 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1136_v2f_2022-05-15_20-39-58_767.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sand the top\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I decided to sale the top down to the natural wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-ga597ba\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-ga597ba gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1231_v2f_2022-05-17_16-24-46_233-scaled.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"pickled oak finish\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I used a picked oak stain to finish the top.  Once that was dry it was time to move it into the shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-after\">The After!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to see the old China Cabinet now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g17c430\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g17c430 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.peonylanedesigns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/img_1524-scaled.jpg?w=640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Old Chin Cabinet After\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here it is styled and in the shop ready to find it&#8217;s new home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-did-i-do\">How Did I do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after struggling with color atrophy I think I made some good choices. Let me know what you thing. 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