Chinoiserie Sideboard Makeover

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Before photo of Chinoserie sideboard
After photo of Chinoserie sideboard.

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Steps I took to create this look:

  1. Cleaned the entire piece with degreaser
  2. Scuff sanded glossy factory finish with 150 grit sandpaper and my SurfPrep sander
  3. Filled the existing hardware holes with Kwikwood and sanded smooth
  4. Primed with a bonding primer
  5. Painted in the color Vagabond Blue by Melange Paints
  6. Sealed with General Finishes High Perfomance Top Coat in Flat and my favorite top coating brush
  7. Drilled new hardware holes using a Kreg Hardware Jig to measure
  8. Lined drawers with paper provided by the client to match their walls
  9. Added new hardware (from CB2 and no longer available – here is something similar)


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After photo of Chinoserie sideboard.
Close of up of the wallpaper drawer liner inside the sideboard
Close up of the top right corner of the sideboard.
Closeup of the hardware used in this sideboard makeover.

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After photo of Chinoserie sideboard.

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