Old TV Cabinet Makeover Tutorial
A step-by-step tutorial showing you a repurposed old TV cabinet makeover that offers additional storage for your home!
Equipment
- orbital sander
- sandpaper
- carbide scraper
- heat gun
- safety glasses
- heat resistant gloves
Ingredients
- Zinsser BIN Primer
- paintbrushes
- waxing brush
- chalk paint
- calcium carbonate
- furniture wax
- shelf pins
Instructions
- Prep the furniture. Strip off old paint and/or sand as needed.
- Prime the surface with stain-blocking primer.
- Paint 2-3 coats of homemade chalk paint or store-bought chalk paint of your choice.
- Seal paint with furniture wax.
- Add a distressed look for a vintage appearance if desired.
- Add additional shelving to the interior of the TV cabinet using 3/4" plywood and shelf pins.
Notes
Mix your own chalk paint if you want or use store-bought chalk paint to save a step. Seal the paint according to the instructions.
The repurposed TV cabinet can be used for storage in a family room (blankets and board games), a guest bedroom (linens and pillows), a bathroom (toiletries and linens), mudroom (winter coats, gloves and boots)