11/4/2023 0 Comments Diy night stands![]() Spray one light coat over the entire piece. It is recommended to use the shellac outside or in a very well-ventilated room because it does smell. So, to keep that from happening, I am spraying each nightstand and the drawers with two LIGHT coats of Zinsser Bulls Eye Clear Shellac. When using white paint, bleed-through can occur and it is just frustrating. Things underneath that you may not see with the naked eye. However, I have found that with pieces that have been stored in some type of storage that is not temperature controlled, there can be damage underneath the finish. I normally do not do this if I am using a dark color paint. Save this project for later! How to Prevent Bleed-Through I take a clean lint-free cloth and wipe it down just to make sure all cleaning solution has been removed. ![]() Make sure to allow the furniture time to dry after you clean it. You can see how I clean the bottom of my furniture HERE. The first order of business for my DIY nightstand makeover was to remove the drawers and the old hardware.Įverything was cleaned with my vinegar and water spray (1-part vinegar, 2-parts water). I will also be adding new hardware to give the set a farmhouse vibe. The color that I will be using is Dixie Belle’s Cotton, a bright white. We purchased these along with the chest of drawers and the iron bed from a friend as a package deal. Today, I wanted to share with you my DIY Nightstand Makeover. There will be a dresser makeover (that I got for FREE) coming next so stay tuned for that. ![]() With that being said, the chest of drawers is going to my daughter, who will get the old furniture as well. Surprise right!? I decided that I wanted all of my furniture white and distressed because our bed was black iron. Well, since then, I have decided to go in a different direction. If you remember a few months ago, I shared a chest of drawers makeover that I had completed as part of our master bedroom makeover. Makeover #2 of the Master Bedroom Renovation – DIY Nightstand Makeover
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