Vintage Radio Cabinet Flip

This is probably my favorite thrift store find to date. 

Total project cost: $12.00 ish?

The radio cabinet/record player was $7.00 at the thrift store, and the change is a rough estimate of what I think I might have used in materials i.e. paint and stain.

I started out with this...

gold/cream combo, not my favorite. 

You need:

Oil based primer

Sandpaper

Latex or oil-based paint in the color of your choice

Stain 

A few brushes/rollers - don't use a nice brush with the stain, you'll most likely have to toss it. Same with the oil based paint or primer, unless you just enjoy messy, frustrating, fruitless cleaning.

Step 1: Remove the hardware from the furniture and sand down the surface, use a fine grit so you don't put scratches in the piece. The point is to knock off that first slick layer on the furniture so paint will stick. Wipe down the furniture with a damp cloth to get the sanded dust off. The sanding step isn't necessary if you're starting out with raw wood.

Step 2: Tape off the speakers. 

Step 3: Prime your piece with either an oil based primer, if you're working with sealed furniture - or with a water based primer if you furniture is still just raw wood. Allow it to dry...

Step 3: Pick your color and paint away, I used a satin finish BEHR paint in Hosta. Let it dry...

Step 4:

Grab a paint brush you're not too attached to and paint a coat of stain on, wiping it back off with a rag as you go. It works best for me to do this in portions, take it one step at a time allowing the stain to get into the edges and details in the furniture - watch for drips! Allow it to dry. 

Step 5: Reattach hardware and enjoy your revamped furniture!

xoxo,

Rae