Office Cabinet Refinish (with wallpaper!)

Happy Sunday! I'm checking in to reveal my latest furniture revamp and I figured I'd take the opportunity to share a few tips and tricks I've learned over the past couple years of furniture makeovers.<br /><br />I left off my last post with a photo of my temporary storage station in the office:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7CH3YnGyJ9GgcGkA9cXFpoFKFawNk0t_kBD4akPkTZzNJAPuacZPR2PtN6wKykeSmx9PSnu9r1SBHzEF4hnf5RV6YfIj43HUyD9OcIazGWAl86PWCOJtZcev1HGH5HHCWclTQy2hVLEpj/s1600/IMG_8837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7CH3YnGyJ9GgcGkA9cXFpoFKFawNk0t_kBD4akPkTZzNJAPuacZPR2PtN6wKykeSmx9PSnu9r1SBHzEF4hnf5RV6YfIj43HUyD9OcIazGWAl86PWCOJtZcev1HGH5HHCWclTQy2hVLEpj/s1600/IMG_8837.jpg" /></a></div><br />Clearly, old boxes are not an ideal setup.<br /><br />So I hopped on Craigslist to search for the perfect sized cabinet to fill the short wall. Almost immediately... I found it:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHf1_ijEM_2NQurXF3ICZbGB2xVn8eY-8NZXX5QLvPMnOnu9luTIiExRUtAzG-2S0kvcNHtsWcdLvWgPAbD36iKYHwbS-x2sC9LcKlOJcrx91XDUK8UlQhPBjIUNZVp9EWSfV-kLSvFyx/s1600/IMG_8839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHf1_ijEM_2NQurXF3ICZbGB2xVn8eY-8NZXX5QLvPMnOnu9luTIiExRUtAzG-2S0kvcNHtsWcdLvWgPAbD36iKYHwbS-x2sC9LcKlOJcrx91XDUK8UlQhPBjIUNZVp9EWSfV-kLSvFyx/s1600/IMG_8839.jpg" /></a></div><br />It had a simple design, nice and sturdy build (solid wood), in great condition, and my favorite part—only $40 (actually, it was listed for $35 but I wanted it so bad I told him I'd give him $40 to hold it for a couple days while we were out of town). <br /><br />It was per-fect.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ngM1MBlWE_2oGUOfICD4X7wZbVoSB8EnCb2ebi2qY1MJYODSUO0NEP9mLyFNF52PJGhBmFE_yMB6_D87IGBsNTb9BhjtjKtUXc2m2HoRw8i9YvyLNknZ9y1b8Xg76YbY7nZhjZ7Ot4lS/s1600/IMG_8841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ngM1MBlWE_2oGUOfICD4X7wZbVoSB8EnCb2ebi2qY1MJYODSUO0NEP9mLyFNF52PJGhBmFE_yMB6_D87IGBsNTb9BhjtjKtUXc2m2HoRw8i9YvyLNknZ9y1b8Xg76YbY7nZhjZ7Ot4lS/s1600/IMG_8841.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Jhhjph8UTbZlkoUqnFvxBeLhCuIKWN58J9BRN69EDCDSyS0_pbf4p7nO2T7PGFSuoDl2ci7QcyMKGjVm7KgMd9GuFw16D6rFKUsH-oKGBMSzL8TSvZ46UKCguzXWH_6ycKcnznOG88SM/s1600/IMG_8842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Jhhjph8UTbZlkoUqnFvxBeLhCuIKWN58J9BRN69EDCDSyS0_pbf4p7nO2T7PGFSuoDl2ci7QcyMKGjVm7KgMd9GuFw16D6rFKUsH-oKGBMSzL8TSvZ46UKCguzXWH_6ycKcnznOG88SM/s1600/IMG_8842.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />When it came to my refinishing plan, I went back and forth with the best approach to take. I knew I wanted to do something a bit different than my standard distressing technique, and I felt that I finally had enough experience under my belt to give it more of a smooth factory-finish look. <br /><br />The idea of wallpaper also popped into my head, so I checked Pinterest for some inspiration.<br /><br />I liked what I saw:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/152207662377141344_LJOViQEX_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/152207662377141344_LJOViQEX_c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/152207662377141344/"><em>Source</em></a> </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/276619602081888727_zDnUW2wo_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/276619602081888727_zDnUW2wo_c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em><a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2009/08/diy-project-caseys-wallpaper-file-cabinet.html">Source</a></em> </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/260153315945235273_DaZ9JNJS_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/260153315945235273_DaZ9JNJS_c.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em><a href="http://californiacallahans.blogspot.com/2011/12/hemnes-hack.html">Source</a></em></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The idea of paintable wallpaper intrigued me, so I decided to explore my options.<br /><br />I hit up Lowe's and Home Depot and the selections were very limited (HD didn't have any, actually). Boo. So I went online and found a plethora of designs... but most were on the pricey side and from sketchy looking websites. Lowe's was the cheapest, it seemed, at around $20 a roll.<br /><br />I was really liking <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_119769-12013-LW1342053_4294935484__?productId=3319014&Ntt=paintable+wallpaper">this one</a> and <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_119769-12013-LW1342671_4294935484__?productId=3317522&Ntt=paintable+wallpaper&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dpaintable%2Bwallpaper&facetInfo=">this one,</a> and ended up going with option #2. Delivery was scheduled for a week later, so in the meantime I started on the cabinet.<br /><br />My work process was as follows:<br /><br />Step #1: Dissassemble and collect all hardware:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8EVss0TNslhJVsC3yG8Q_veyKAfiiLTDSyMTjsLJNZ2yd4ml-n5NYUJrN_lA78xBVK1zwrQtb5_cO9He8Wa7Hv_il0QYc4DhQX3qc8SOruk0o6oRV-Gd2IdAGsqFznV4B0b_bgOFfyVS/s1600/IMG_8845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8EVss0TNslhJVsC3yG8Q_veyKAfiiLTDSyMTjsLJNZ2yd4ml-n5NYUJrN_lA78xBVK1zwrQtb5_cO9He8Wa7Hv_il0QYc4DhQX3qc8SOruk0o6oRV-Gd2IdAGsqFznV4B0b_bgOFfyVS/s1600/IMG_8845.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_z2sIfJfHJu0gvC7vV2rkAd4CP5INimBp2KAQFVUVcjc-PrFglQWwmGtxqOpe5O0be5sWyEWVJZClhg-sGiqj_jfA7GA_fT3A_eDNB1FptiHpyh-D1Mf4tfPo9hblgGLJnQq38b_4w58/s1600/IMG_8843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW_z2sIfJfHJu0gvC7vV2rkAd4CP5INimBp2KAQFVUVcjc-PrFglQWwmGtxqOpe5O0be5sWyEWVJZClhg-sGiqj_jfA7GA_fT3A_eDNB1FptiHpyh-D1Mf4tfPo9hblgGLJnQq38b_4w58/s1600/IMG_8843.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Step 2: Sanding<br /><br />My wood was in good shape and didn't have any lacquer, so all I needed was a light sanding (200 grit) to remove any surface gunk and allow the paint to grip better. If yours has any deep scratches or gashes, take this time to fill it in (using wood putty or something similar) and then sand down smooth.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFyIM24gupoVMPfNczJkfmZ6AAkMSzS4MAVCAGfXqS99QXZ0sXweKuRH-vYa3hBFPSD6vWxRgFrBRNCbYZWKfHrRjCP2hG_wEpDkjEWVvBXzFnmItilWqZQS53oUcdv6gen6o1DD6EMu8/s1600/IMG_8846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFyIM24gupoVMPfNczJkfmZ6AAkMSzS4MAVCAGfXqS99QXZ0sXweKuRH-vYa3hBFPSD6vWxRgFrBRNCbYZWKfHrRjCP2hG_wEpDkjEWVvBXzFnmItilWqZQS53oUcdv6gen6o1DD6EMu8/s640/IMG_8846.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Step 3: Degloss/wipe down<br /><br />I use Liquid deglosser based on what I've read online, but I'm sure a damp rag would do the trick as well. The goal is to get a clean, dust free surface.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_X0l4cqEu6YTyGfPZ1OTrl065ouQOPfY72-FH8LJocBgGyKS147WOtwFNsCxB0sZG6QNdc5QMSLHA0YW-vJ9BbFXGUcnJOzrYtVyMabMmkJ4ognUF-0NnK5B-GY93x_xqARCvBzn_JyNt/s1600/IMG_8848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_X0l4cqEu6YTyGfPZ1OTrl065ouQOPfY72-FH8LJocBgGyKS147WOtwFNsCxB0sZG6QNdc5QMSLHA0YW-vJ9BbFXGUcnJOzrYtVyMabMmkJ4ognUF-0NnK5B-GY93x_xqARCvBzn_JyNt/s1600/IMG_8848.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Step 4: Add legs<br /><br />I decided that I needed some height, so I picked up these 4 legs and bases for around $25 at Lowe's:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEmQWaqO1Ac304wZKTVAawnu4kZv9Nmfe-4_qH9miODia8L4c4tfxap9-fmM1EIA8MwDnq2A-SrLs0suVe3RwWt17Zt_S-LLXT9_7mS7rQeoJIdlg1ZvwrWQhTCIVrIjZRg4CmacN4ZSq/s1600/IMG_8849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEmQWaqO1Ac304wZKTVAawnu4kZv9Nmfe-4_qH9miODia8L4c4tfxap9-fmM1EIA8MwDnq2A-SrLs0suVe3RwWt17Zt_S-LLXT9_7mS7rQeoJIdlg1ZvwrWQhTCIVrIjZRg4CmacN4ZSq/s1600/IMG_8849.jpg" /></a></div><br />I measured out equal distances on all four sides and attached the bases:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-0jBAOTkyanTS5RsgeQPrcLncMkzR0ZGMdkQ3dS8sj41V6-mOtbGh7gUXtCsru8rEfpnMaQYg40cQ8TQoqpAGkzM0sw1H8nvDeTYvSew6FK9cUKRxzAlPgyM-qc2kwLIdF39pPcK3cpg/s1600/IMG_8850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-0jBAOTkyanTS5RsgeQPrcLncMkzR0ZGMdkQ3dS8sj41V6-mOtbGh7gUXtCsru8rEfpnMaQYg40cQ8TQoqpAGkzM0sw1H8nvDeTYvSew6FK9cUKRxzAlPgyM-qc2kwLIdF39pPcK3cpg/s1600/IMG_8850.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Once they were all secured, I simply threaded the legs in and had a cabinet that looked like it was made to be freestanding instead of attached to a wall.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ5Qe7bEMA6Tsu5AcR3A6biEMSjcCDPKC5PJxnTKGA3bLNdfOJOhoGbJ_ySoZ3BlXXnMtjYyV-PxWyxM6MBY5BHarEXIl_hrY-zJrU2_17_V0Du0yUQcsw7-oEq6akvvj2x8fLhjHOGqL/s1600/IMG_8851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJ5Qe7bEMA6Tsu5AcR3A6biEMSjcCDPKC5PJxnTKGA3bLNdfOJOhoGbJ_ySoZ3BlXXnMtjYyV-PxWyxM6MBY5BHarEXIl_hrY-zJrU2_17_V0Du0yUQcsw7-oEq6akvvj2x8fLhjHOGqL/s1600/IMG_8851.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Step 5: Tape off all areas that you do not want painted.<br /><br />For me this was the metal magnets on the doors and base.<br /><br /><br />Step 6: Prime<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjok97h2aikB__7FbUweUmgNDIFTU8QE7gFcZSpKZs58-pniNp3CJOXWhTdaZ4YT6Z3A8y6d1_oHUKAt5AKtCqIfvdBVdO7K4LkQO5kusPIj8RfpsZOmHmceeJldj4xca60dRmZFtfhocw/s1600/IMG_8852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjok97h2aikB__7FbUweUmgNDIFTU8QE7gFcZSpKZs58-pniNp3CJOXWhTdaZ4YT6Z3A8y6d1_oHUKAt5AKtCqIfvdBVdO7K4LkQO5kusPIj8RfpsZOmHmceeJldj4xca60dRmZFtfhocw/s640/IMG_8852.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><br /><br />This is a personal decision, but I went with a spray primer for a couple reasons: #1 It was cheap, fast and easy. #2 Since my wood was already in great condition to take paint and I was using an advanced paint made for cabinets, I felt comfortable with a thinner coat of primer. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJ-6e-xV-58IpV0y7J2n3ERgPmTlFKDaPnnTFG9b9q2QVJskMLGM94A-XZqJIKRE06BZ0Iqz6pY4JezyZ1NH6JUnmdd8YXnI7SVlijbs5-7Jun4Den15WKb76YIW6zYMmFrFunOc1e8nN/s1600/IMG_8854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJ-6e-xV-58IpV0y7J2n3ERgPmTlFKDaPnnTFG9b9q2QVJskMLGM94A-XZqJIKRE06BZ0Iqz6pY4JezyZ1NH6JUnmdd8YXnI7SVlijbs5-7Jun4Den15WKb76YIW6zYMmFrFunOc1e8nN/s1600/IMG_8854.jpg" /></a></div><br />As you can see, the coverage isn't the same as regular paint would have been, but good enough for what I needed. Valspar certainly isn't the most recommended brand, so you may have a more even finish with something like Rustoleum.<br /><br />Tip: Sand between every coat! Spray paint especially tends to leave a very rough surface. 200 grit by hand is all you need to smooth out the roughness.<br /><br />Step 7: Paint.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6AhK7tY4s_90CMSMMjYIVA5wBRUAlXLuWT_RxFXZW8GjG_83fR33Cf0Di0P3OyJlliyFHqtsLz-oFLx1DQGOHcZGvUP7CODELbnq1qB-FxI8hafMBWLX8NS-xLRCnKbLgbiUFQp_eW0q/s1600/IMG_8855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6AhK7tY4s_90CMSMMjYIVA5wBRUAlXLuWT_RxFXZW8GjG_83fR33Cf0Di0P3OyJlliyFHqtsLz-oFLx1DQGOHcZGvUP7CODELbnq1qB-FxI8hafMBWLX8NS-xLRCnKbLgbiUFQp_eW0q/s1600/IMG_8855.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I used the same paint I used on my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/well-this-is-exciting.html">kitchen cabinets</a>, Benjamin Moore's Advance in off the shelf white. I wanted something extra durable and in a classic color so I wouldn't have to repaint it down the road. I used a foam roller, which I always recommend for painting anything. Coupled with sanding between coats, the finish will be silky smooth. <br /><br />Tip 1: Take your time when painting furniture. I learned this the hard way when I tried to finish my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2011/08/ikea-hemnes-nightstand-hack.html">nightstands</a> in one day and ended up with chipping paint. Do not try to squeeze it into one day, it's not worth it!<br /><br />When you aren't rushed and can take your time, the process is so much more enjoyable. This also allows you to deal with any Oopsies that pop up... and they do, quite often.<br /><br />The paint label says to wait several hours between coats, and that's exactly what I did. Actually, since I had an entire week while I was waiting for the wallpaper to arrive, I only applied one coat a day. <br /><br /><br />Tip 2: Watch your edges. Paint will build up along them and before you know it, you have this:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzNnqzElPWk0u0vorjUWJUMWLwwu9vD1vkq8_BPQUbEY-c7xwkFwBjA2k5hZUARf-UMju3H189NeJp6P3DUtMolg3zF0Xvt2pVdBVDKD4_MvsIL2uNRrSs32-Jetne9-fYmYrQuaJf23mK/s640/IMG_5841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzNnqzElPWk0u0vorjUWJUMWLwwu9vD1vkq8_BPQUbEY-c7xwkFwBjA2k5hZUARf-UMju3H189NeJp6P3DUtMolg3zF0Xvt2pVdBVDKD4_MvsIL2uNRrSs32-Jetne9-fYmYrQuaJf23mK/s640/IMG_5841.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em>This is the reason I started distressing everything!</em></td></tr></tbody></table><br />It's tedious, but necessary if you want a professional look.<br /><br />Tip 3: Let the paint dry for as long as you can before placing objects on it. Paint will feel dry to the touch within hours, but really needs at least 36-48 hours to fully cure and not risk damaging the finish, especially with heavy objects.<br /><br />After my first coat of paint, I noticed these holes along the sides that I wasn't loving:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_FdvMf-_aja7XO3IrfjsXbU4D1xbLO2hVtCZoFvxHlTRXlXZt6zoayq_56AZzUnBdTLuEZItu6g3RR5mdBDHpxUCm9BGe_z74nd48uRDW0L6zW1jCaKoFIJlVLc0k6sk-Gq2gdhmHKJU/s1600/IMG_8857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_FdvMf-_aja7XO3IrfjsXbU4D1xbLO2hVtCZoFvxHlTRXlXZt6zoayq_56AZzUnBdTLuEZItu6g3RR5mdBDHpxUCm9BGe_z74nd48uRDW0L6zW1jCaKoFIJlVLc0k6sk-Gq2gdhmHKJU/s1600/IMG_8857.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I should have patched and sanded before painting, of course, but they were bothering me so I went ahead and filled them anyway:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHzXK2jokynDYGZO2IS9-VXBnRm8W57g1JTEXl4VyOXln6z0h0GQVY6irjeD4S6mRfQ2jKqmvCCo1iNLZf9DSXrxW9ciKrWEY-aQKM0QUUC2dwZK3Gls2iu5i90NiAGeNs1q3I829rH2r/s1600/IMG_8858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHzXK2jokynDYGZO2IS9-VXBnRm8W57g1JTEXl4VyOXln6z0h0GQVY6irjeD4S6mRfQ2jKqmvCCo1iNLZf9DSXrxW9ciKrWEY-aQKM0QUUC2dwZK3Gls2iu5i90NiAGeNs1q3I829rH2r/s1600/IMG_8858.jpg" /></a></div><br />Yep... that's wallboard joint compound. I always preferred the texture to wood putty (use it at your own risk).<br /><br />Tip: Paint will not "fix" imperfections! It actually makes them more obvious. When you patch something, it may look and feel smooth to the touch, but once you paint over it you'll notice the unevenness. Let the putty dry completely (apply more than one coat if necessary), use a flat palm sander, and take your time to make sure it's as smooth as possible before painting. <br /><br />After letting the putty dry for a day, I came back and sanded and applied my first coat:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA8L6b0wn59FmDdU_Y7LLMW7CYU_7MwAMeEGrEkesUkJgqvJ8bkX2jBOTiG-GA_5Af6af46316cyHUkS5VTiAlsSRUbAK3n0dlk64abDAviT5cFJ0FPONi4whkhgWOKg52HVAU0kzy_iyV/s1600/IMG_8859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA8L6b0wn59FmDdU_Y7LLMW7CYU_7MwAMeEGrEkesUkJgqvJ8bkX2jBOTiG-GA_5Af6af46316cyHUkS5VTiAlsSRUbAK3n0dlk64abDAviT5cFJ0FPONi4whkhgWOKg52HVAU0kzy_iyV/s1600/IMG_8859.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Much better, right?<br /><br />This step took me back a day, but I didn't mind at all because I had set aside extra time for the inevitable hiccups that are bound to occur.<br /><br /><br />Step 8: Wallpaper<br /><br />As my last coat of paint was drying, my wallpaper finally arrived:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9ZeHlfux5P-jwoypU4XHQnLfUdFDiDvS238wsvthJLzg63CGMjvEgpJ6IXIngED0Z-ziquFeAXSq8mA1WjlA7RQXZ9OgsgOYvK6bY6u2Ea3i28VZl6oXyk1VDM6AFViHpCpaEwVirlX7/s1600/IMG_8897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9ZeHlfux5P-jwoypU4XHQnLfUdFDiDvS238wsvthJLzg63CGMjvEgpJ6IXIngED0Z-ziquFeAXSq8mA1WjlA7RQXZ9OgsgOYvK6bY6u2Ea3i28VZl6oXyk1VDM6AFViHpCpaEwVirlX7/s1600/IMG_8897.jpg" /></a></div><br />And it was not even close to the wallpaper I had purchased:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/623467/623467007827xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/623467/623467007827xl.jpg" /></a></div><br />However, I didn't mind the pattern and I certainly didn't want to wait another few weeks for a replacement, so I went with it.<br /><br />I had planned to wallpaper the front of the doors and the two shelves inside the cabinet. The first step was to measure and trim my pieces:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYNVnc1M6-wUAkdVYReTQQmAdwZzJmNXtD4_2hyxOj8O-0_ffDql4u0HL0mU3A3X6ftUeyjyea1Qj_8WvTkf3_sAmKKU9rGuOUa0R028BpuqasmWzjDsRXAMl-ioGSwvUubr2VrrDNALvv/s1600/IMG_8901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYNVnc1M6-wUAkdVYReTQQmAdwZzJmNXtD4_2hyxOj8O-0_ffDql4u0HL0mU3A3X6ftUeyjyea1Qj_8WvTkf3_sAmKKU9rGuOUa0R028BpuqasmWzjDsRXAMl-ioGSwvUubr2VrrDNALvv/s1600/IMG_8901.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />This was quite easy, the wallpaper cuts like butter. I slipped a new blade into my Xacto knife and trimmed the excess paper while applying pressure to the door.<br /><br />Perfect fit:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR56rQC8w5glwJngz7YzMoWz7iFHo6g4FNtEEhgRlSFqfrDBdeCn-suqSX0R1dECrYZ_BvA7GwRAzsN_m5o3ltIqtPPwY-IsWH2xB9rzQjY1QjPXeEYFgEzFZhNnBybvF7s_NFgbejD-0m/s1600/IMG_8902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR56rQC8w5glwJngz7YzMoWz7iFHo6g4FNtEEhgRlSFqfrDBdeCn-suqSX0R1dECrYZ_BvA7GwRAzsN_m5o3ltIqtPPwY-IsWH2xB9rzQjY1QjPXeEYFgEzFZhNnBybvF7s_NFgbejD-0m/s1600/IMG_8902.jpg" /></a></div><br />To apply the paper, I had read mixed reviews about what sort of adhesive to use. I had both Modge Podge and spray adhesive, and I figured the spray was a lot easier...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYHqMPxX2nYrVwAhyphenhyphenUeJ_48NBGobahxdVrxOz-hGfjHMGdHiOltq_Adl1KFyNhli7zXJexCp8l7Bbo_0GOfecMrlY_hvVSwsJQgkyS9uNdxumS3MzjRsoFeBedqiSTj0Iunr1xS3YHM7r7/s1600/IMG_8907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYHqMPxX2nYrVwAhyphenhyphenUeJ_48NBGobahxdVrxOz-hGfjHMGdHiOltq_Adl1KFyNhli7zXJexCp8l7Bbo_0GOfecMrlY_hvVSwsJQgkyS9uNdxumS3MzjRsoFeBedqiSTj0Iunr1xS3YHM7r7/s1600/IMG_8907.jpg" /></a></div><br />So I applied a generous amount of spray to the wood, carefully lined the paper up to the corners and smoothed it out onto the door:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YkiSftsdVTXkNa3rxaWisI9W56jyNSqTTW1iGv2xBdJEugUiki-TezG_j_6j_YZ_L5hoJGuHJ-ISn5duNZy5UzANviHWhyphenhyphenpW5f6EEPIjjgBERRLQyV-eBaRG6CrOf_y_ne5lG1t7xfuw/s1600/IMG_8906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YkiSftsdVTXkNa3rxaWisI9W56jyNSqTTW1iGv2xBdJEugUiki-TezG_j_6j_YZ_L5hoJGuHJ-ISn5duNZy5UzANviHWhyphenhyphenpW5f6EEPIjjgBERRLQyV-eBaRG6CrOf_y_ne5lG1t7xfuw/s1600/IMG_8906.jpg" /></a></div><br />And it worked!<br /><br />I repeated the process for the second door and the shelf:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEP7imH42vThE1tojq14RCQd7XXP1v3s59RQ17MfQsbV5vaubdwjDP-E_GBisSvd36N1Ye13e5K5OGMhwd0MtAP7j37XCQQ4d99uQZHnImwYamBhf4XhuoHuOZDf6mGaa9apYZ8kTLjBCy/s1600/IMG_8908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEP7imH42vThE1tojq14RCQd7XXP1v3s59RQ17MfQsbV5vaubdwjDP-E_GBisSvd36N1Ye13e5K5OGMhwd0MtAP7j37XCQQ4d99uQZHnImwYamBhf4XhuoHuOZDf6mGaa9apYZ8kTLjBCy/s1600/IMG_8908.jpg" /></a></div><br />I then measured out the bottom of the cabinet and cut a piece to fit, and repeated the process:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1psUPLZSITN_VBb5bDT18-eCrVJpseaG9kY350Wpxr1OVOsFllzNm6xpr7EdqvEuxDMsoBR2G7jZB1z-bQs2izxdaG7TQjLb1vHxgGgsc40VFTCetZVK04OR85F8GnffKLjduiS66Etg0/s1600/IMG_8911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1psUPLZSITN_VBb5bDT18-eCrVJpseaG9kY350Wpxr1OVOsFllzNm6xpr7EdqvEuxDMsoBR2G7jZB1z-bQs2izxdaG7TQjLb1vHxgGgsc40VFTCetZVK04OR85F8GnffKLjduiS66Etg0/s1600/IMG_8911.jpg" /></a></div><br />Step 9: Paint the wallpaper<br /><br />I was originally going to use the pistachio green color from my office closet so they would coordinate, but I realized we ran out of that paint color. I also decided I wanted to go with something a little more neutral that could work in future houses, so I browsed through the paint cans in our garage and decided to use the color from our master bathroom:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5_4FCV-Kkkp_AeW8zZ_pF68d4e6Q1YRyg0IsknPu_bzZe65nHhl2OQVEQEPQhIzrtl29KCM1MZfG65_bsNeiZNs7T_2Zw4ODm8Kb0LoBMp58EUulTYSBUQsv-8H565e-xZihHoCS55ps9/s1600/IMG_7439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5_4FCV-Kkkp_AeW8zZ_pF68d4e6Q1YRyg0IsknPu_bzZe65nHhl2OQVEQEPQhIzrtl29KCM1MZfG65_bsNeiZNs7T_2Zw4ODm8Kb0LoBMp58EUulTYSBUQsv-8H565e-xZihHoCS55ps9/s640/IMG_7439.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It's Behr's Reflecting Pool. I like that it was a semi-gloss, so the wallpaper would have a sheen to it. I taped off the edges and got to work:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBy6TalJz4j8uSobM5L0fnlKLHwPDXIPyqZq9DmwZ9HBrnIHBmHQt1RZjdb0gdQO8fWtNrzjLlAJOsvm8TTT-DfpcJFYcKH3ZMzid4AZHQ9LWXWwx8EDisvD5NrRPucKoBgJZGq9kT8ok/s1600/IMG_8912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBy6TalJz4j8uSobM5L0fnlKLHwPDXIPyqZq9DmwZ9HBrnIHBmHQt1RZjdb0gdQO8fWtNrzjLlAJOsvm8TTT-DfpcJFYcKH3ZMzid4AZHQ9LWXWwx8EDisvD5NrRPucKoBgJZGq9kT8ok/s1600/IMG_8912.jpg" /></a></div><br />It's hard to tell the difference between the painted door on the left and plain white on the right, I know—which brings me to my next tip: colors darken over time (maybe not so much on walls, but at least on furniture and canvas!) I know this because it's happened more than once... first with the canvas art that I painted for the living room, and also our dining room table.<br /><br /> Here's how the table looked after I first painted it:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbZE8cJa-bYI1rN4Pmye_LwoY6FUd0EmmWwlM140XxAz6mce9QvRY4Y3vuqWEFWmPaxgN2EOByJ84BHTxztyHXQySKAhyphenhyphenzZDbFUKi0f5cG6CqlKInNqiQ77FEjoCIKj1ZuNUW8P9xUvH0/s1600/IMG_6442.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbZE8cJa-bYI1rN4Pmye_LwoY6FUd0EmmWwlM140XxAz6mce9QvRY4Y3vuqWEFWmPaxgN2EOByJ84BHTxztyHXQySKAhyphenhyphenzZDbFUKi0f5cG6CqlKInNqiQ77FEjoCIKj1ZuNUW8P9xUvH0/s640/IMG_6442.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Pretty much white, right? Here it is today:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglN3JOLJrfgn_ll98FkzsKmGU25cwUI35R_c1BajG63SyYYulZUXF-risoYVITdNgFd5FBSQ4vKcG1xCBGvoziNyVcr5lVNVrF3YLqrQ4wjynWA3V-uGHvLq77zdVYudF5kHPUr_y_2TS5/s1600/IMG_8889.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglN3JOLJrfgn_ll98FkzsKmGU25cwUI35R_c1BajG63SyYYulZUXF-risoYVITdNgFd5FBSQ4vKcG1xCBGvoziNyVcr5lVNVrF3YLqrQ4wjynWA3V-uGHvLq77zdVYudF5kHPUr_y_2TS5/s1600/IMG_8889.jpg" /></a></div><br />Yes, it's the same table. I knew this was going to happen before I painted it, so I purposely added more white than what looked correct at the time, in anticipation of it darkening.<br /><br />Therefore, in these photos, the doors may look white... but I'll come back in a month or two with another photo and I think you'll notice a difference.<br /><br />Moving along...this is what happened after I painted the wallpaper on the cabinet:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVO4ENLqw91S3elbuLf_N3h1gNpiEWwIzmmxVMq2AmwyRwBnVeBDpIQDnNwvss03Y7wsuy6fboedJMX7J3WFSY_sWDwltfb1oTg33IMc51A9IsKGI28vvJc2vb187d0P5K-Y0s6nv7Vs3/s1600/IMG_8913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYVO4ENLqw91S3elbuLf_N3h1gNpiEWwIzmmxVMq2AmwyRwBnVeBDpIQDnNwvss03Y7wsuy6fboedJMX7J3WFSY_sWDwltfb1oTg33IMc51A9IsKGI28vvJc2vb187d0P5K-Y0s6nv7Vs3/s1600/IMG_8913.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I turned around for one second and looked back to see this, and gasped in horror. The paper did seem to have a harder time sticking to the surface (unlike the doors), because I hadn't sanded down the area prior (I didn't think it mattered because I was just going to be covering it anyway, but the overspray from the primer made the surface rough).<br /><br />I immediately ripped it off and started over. This time using Modge Podge. And it worked like a charm.<br /><br />If you are applying thicker wallpaper to wood: Use Modge Podge! A lot of it. Forget the spray adhesive. And also make sure your surface is smooth first. If your paper is thinner, like a wrapping paper material, I bet spray adhesive would do the trick though.<br /><br />I went back to see how my doors were holding up, and noticed small bubbling in some areas. I wondered if the humidity had anything to do with it, so I brought them inside and the bubbling stopped completely. Whew.<br /><br />Here's everything all dried and ready to be assembled:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETf_8eSNkHj_O7f3GYuny7UQBSDxk5uZfWsrURixUvQSt02S7GnX3ejnqiKODttGyqNrbGSs9jK3Q79OLV1UNa_VU3sYbHKm2Z-XEIRX2pjaymrgFRYI6_RarTCvqoH_B0uogQGEDGf_q/s1600/IMG_8914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETf_8eSNkHj_O7f3GYuny7UQBSDxk5uZfWsrURixUvQSt02S7GnX3ejnqiKODttGyqNrbGSs9jK3Q79OLV1UNa_VU3sYbHKm2Z-XEIRX2pjaymrgFRYI6_RarTCvqoH_B0uogQGEDGf_q/s1600/IMG_8914.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Step 10: Reassemble<br /><br />I picked up a pair of simple glass knobs from Hobby Lobby on sale for $5 total:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXE-Z2I-uMDL7d4JZMEuCU0bcO9hdg9T4AhjXqKpIL-z8_aQeCaA1TwPOtaw7jFty35ZRUID48JBBiXM9IUJ-DLJ5isCbpbkiG5hFnGpzqhFMA31SAnCAs3KqSDNGI8YEl6FifLBHPlED/s1600/IMG_8899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXE-Z2I-uMDL7d4JZMEuCU0bcO9hdg9T4AhjXqKpIL-z8_aQeCaA1TwPOtaw7jFty35ZRUID48JBBiXM9IUJ-DLJ5isCbpbkiG5hFnGpzqhFMA31SAnCAs3KqSDNGI8YEl6FifLBHPlED/s640/IMG_8899.jpg" width="589" /></a></div><br />I think they're purty.<br /><br />Finally, we hauled everything into the office and put it all back together. And there's my 10 step, 7 day refinishing process... tada!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEittjYS_J-YG-FzIihL2wo2AhOinhXuZB_nRbf_XLbLR9MRyqcFXEgO5alDIS8OqEkK3yWRe3k9BeMuIEFASvi7j90E7JPB2m6R5lNfjJHOsKvE13LQ29tFbHXe5ZrEUAsX-W7cnNQbj4dI/s1600/IMG_8925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEittjYS_J-YG-FzIihL2wo2AhOinhXuZB_nRbf_XLbLR9MRyqcFXEgO5alDIS8OqEkK3yWRe3k9BeMuIEFASvi7j90E7JPB2m6R5lNfjJHOsKvE13LQ29tFbHXe5ZrEUAsX-W7cnNQbj4dI/s1600/IMG_8925.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjXgh4ofgjqDsaZZOunBBkG9VRwUYRv3M5fbcqxenoxuKXfl9fm1ZYG9xxxkCPk3MigjtcCeXNxNFnmdW_RJ_6MsHnqbla-wXZgb2MkWzb_s3_MEupIxlaqhpNVLcYl1BUSUcnA7EP5hy/s1600/IMG_8929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAONNntqMYowpkNq-ei8Ef_9bD_n0Y4IHwwl0TijpyX97tMuELrCgZ9Ttt5ePaaS6aHL23FPuKW0oPfgbQ4LTRHxejotAk7xhE7Qr0RNaLcfl1zNEjGzyPZo5pGsPKfRn1cCMHFZpvFbMD/s1600/IMG_8942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAONNntqMYowpkNq-ei8Ef_9bD_n0Y4IHwwl0TijpyX97tMuELrCgZ9Ttt5ePaaS6aHL23FPuKW0oPfgbQ4LTRHxejotAk7xhE7Qr0RNaLcfl1zNEjGzyPZo5pGsPKfRn1cCMHFZpvFbMD/s1600/IMG_8942.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Before:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TGq3C9oHvsv9FB-ixRJeIVbnhpgD6Ud6EJbh-Er3e3BPpCg8oFVWm3KmASFDDY724GmoB5Gfhtij7TXFNOVDb3liWoCKndAIizy4YdvXKfkxr7EToNVOW0dklUPzD1iVjy1SsXQSvhhR/s1600/IMG_8870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TGq3C9oHvsv9FB-ixRJeIVbnhpgD6Ud6EJbh-Er3e3BPpCg8oFVWm3KmASFDDY724GmoB5Gfhtij7TXFNOVDb3liWoCKndAIizy4YdvXKfkxr7EToNVOW0dklUPzD1iVjy1SsXQSvhhR/s1600/IMG_8870.jpg" /></a></div><br />After:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaikQQvlwoJpmZUAbu84zmUQDlcu5-JrHXHBil8LoENhpSff0wBNLe0py00DJRhplOJlSfYyVzPHPcHCga1WSzo-YFp8OS9vRw59jcPPnlV5f44EX7fBLLhAuL1zI5mJCA_H5ZPRNQTTh-/s1600/IMG_8933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaikQQvlwoJpmZUAbu84zmUQDlcu5-JrHXHBil8LoENhpSff0wBNLe0py00DJRhplOJlSfYyVzPHPcHCga1WSzo-YFp8OS9vRw59jcPPnlV5f44EX7fBLLhAuL1zI5mJCA_H5ZPRNQTTh-/s1600/IMG_8933.jpg" /></a></div><br />Cost breakdown:<br /><br />Cabinet - $40<br />Primer - $5<br />Legs: $25<br />Wallpaper: $20<br />Knobs: $5<br />Paint: $0<br />Total: $95<br /><br />Okay, so it isn't the cheapest furniture rehab I've ever done. But perhaps the most interesting before and after. I'm definitely digging the wallpaper, and I have a ton leftover for other potential projects.<br /><br />What do you think? Anyone else ever experiment with wallpaper and furniture, or planning to now that I've shared my experience Do tell :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div>

Office Cabinet Refinish (with wallpaper!)

Happy Sunday! I'm checking in to reveal my latest furniture revamp and I figured I'd take the opportunity to share a few tips and tr...

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Workspace Updates

I was going to post this past weekend, but I was here instead...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucU79YMI6WdUxBkEcOu4CXEHd-OHhqK3-YzZl9iWAcBKWnULr-Ss0r5pJ1YdKhyJ2XegDe4Fih2U5upO-Kfs9BiD8oCPFENxdD02pl0lT0Bq4Mv87l38Ch_O3fFFtxSg0AZJTd0vW6c5V/s1600/Destin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiucU79YMI6WdUxBkEcOu4CXEHd-OHhqK3-YzZl9iWAcBKWnULr-Ss0r5pJ1YdKhyJ2XegDe4Fih2U5upO-Kfs9BiD8oCPFENxdD02pl0lT0Bq4Mv87l38Ch_O3fFFtxSg0AZJTd0vW6c5V/s1600/Destin.jpg" /></a></div><br />We road tripped to a little beach town on the Florida panhandle called Destin. I thought I had been transported to the Caribbean... I was blown away. Absolutely love this place. <br /><br />Anyway, back to where we left off.<br /><br />Let's rewind to phase 1: More desk space in my office.<br /><br />In the past year I've quickly outgrown my double Ikea desk setup, as evidenced by the piles of boxes and equipment:<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJpZDmRmj_Jn3CrbKjfM3pfCm4HgCtDM1Nc_bjXhDDepVkVsX5NtUCOAy2Ndc6qWK-mESXbeeNjj3OkJfAaNaSfyTbmt-KVXqaOl0_M9RhKE9Yod3zZc8vaLsLBwUbtl2RQnhK_4UZ59W/s1600/IMG_8606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJpZDmRmj_Jn3CrbKjfM3pfCm4HgCtDM1Nc_bjXhDDepVkVsX5NtUCOAy2Ndc6qWK-mESXbeeNjj3OkJfAaNaSfyTbmt-KVXqaOl0_M9RhKE9Yod3zZc8vaLsLBwUbtl2RQnhK_4UZ59W/s1600/IMG_8606.jpg" /></a></div><br />Lots of wasted space and a huge lack of a work area. After some brainstorming, I had a lightbulb moment and figured I could just shift the desks to the right and add another one against the right wall to form an L shape. Luckily, it fit perfectly under my map!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbTh-nEU08AFPDEsV0CMzfgHfduUuBJfX9SyiQVvAvKUjt_4pSqY370p0WTOrlvot4tuUmgb-1zJ0ie0UAMetvSIcvO0IjRNACWSJEBJbbYdy5UhdLJGTXMrweZsGxO2J9JicwoAvI4ls/s1600/IMG_8836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsbTh-nEU08AFPDEsV0CMzfgHfduUuBJfX9SyiQVvAvKUjt_4pSqY370p0WTOrlvot4tuUmgb-1zJ0ie0UAMetvSIcvO0IjRNACWSJEBJbbYdy5UhdLJGTXMrweZsGxO2J9JicwoAvI4ls/s1600/IMG_8836.jpg" /></a></div><br />Gotta love those cheap & easy solutions. I could still use another 2-3 of these desks in a perfect world, but this is 100 times better than before.<br /><br />Because everything shifted a couple feet to the right, I had this empty space between my computer desk and the wall that I had to put to use. <br /><br />What I really needed was a place to hang my stuff, as the floor had become a collecting area for purses/flip flops/blankets/sweaters. So I scoured the aisles of Hobby Lobby looking for inspiration, and found it:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMHa7w6iPhk3xlZ70-jH_olaz7J-Iy2iJVMM-R5sc-7HMBRtY_naq8BGhso0rspc28W7cO4RjcvICRpV7aC5yI9i79nWVwm2yfe4PIBB0urvJTetoWK15Of5r758a6fZmJzkBfWpgrLKW/s1600/IMG_8738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMHa7w6iPhk3xlZ70-jH_olaz7J-Iy2iJVMM-R5sc-7HMBRtY_naq8BGhso0rspc28W7cO4RjcvICRpV7aC5yI9i79nWVwm2yfe4PIBB0urvJTetoWK15Of5r758a6fZmJzkBfWpgrLKW/s1600/IMG_8738.jpg" /></a></div><br />Okay—so the JS is more decorative than functional. I was trying to figure out how to incorporate them into a coat hook somehow, but decided they'd be better off just painted a fun color to add some dimension and personalization to the space. <br /><br />I also scored this large woven basket for half off ($12!):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcS25rplASBd5a8FgyqQUo6LfW7aSFvvleownJ9jtqUi47iR0Mws3qkajIUSlRT0VY01hZ2b2y9Kq4nJwViV_EMq0OgS5VsN6yfCMKoShZbJuTQlw1jJbImuogbOoKmHl72tA9oz6A69q/s1600/IMG_8750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxcS25rplASBd5a8FgyqQUo6LfW7aSFvvleownJ9jtqUi47iR0Mws3qkajIUSlRT0VY01hZ2b2y9Kq4nJwViV_EMq0OgS5VsN6yfCMKoShZbJuTQlw1jJbImuogbOoKmHl72tA9oz6A69q/s1600/IMG_8750.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUX9k507FESeIHXfqmYmsduQrWLaX8xnqSG9HLIRN9yu9a4TOoKGwnYSsB3LBb3as5_Fviap58oh1II9s694bj2jCcHQxUD9o0aP204NJ1ecWHkcrpeazftBkUyevYnLhqWt9EwU-Hav1X/s1600/IMG_8742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUX9k507FESeIHXfqmYmsduQrWLaX8xnqSG9HLIRN9yu9a4TOoKGwnYSsB3LBb3as5_Fviap58oh1II9s694bj2jCcHQxUD9o0aP204NJ1ecWHkcrpeazftBkUyevYnLhqWt9EwU-Hav1X/s1600/IMG_8742.jpg" /></a></div><br />Into the spray chamber they went (along with my key holder template from my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/07/5-diy-key-rack.html">last post</a>)<br /><br />Once dried, I taped off the sides and sprayed the face of the letters with a coat of Valspar's Exotic Sea (leftover from my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/04/sunroom-reveal.html">Target sunroom table</a>). All it took was a bit of double sided sticky foam tape and they were on the wall. I then centered my hooks below them and secured them into the wall with walldog screws, and I had myself a purse hanging area:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgchERoWvbM6ix07seWVPWcWeMMJ-0kbDENdVBq_LLGqsQCwBONcqbf2WYEAc-gWcyswD4cmGUnx5H2zS8oWqwNdHdphDIdZr4oXUwfEVbJ6Quo793N9EppWk5EFQKRUJHkUKJejaf_Vsh1/s1600/IMG_8824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgchERoWvbM6ix07seWVPWcWeMMJ-0kbDENdVBq_LLGqsQCwBONcqbf2WYEAc-gWcyswD4cmGUnx5H2zS8oWqwNdHdphDIdZr4oXUwfEVbJ6Quo793N9EppWk5EFQKRUJHkUKJejaf_Vsh1/s1600/IMG_8824.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuirDe4Oc4e6PQQ4f4r_JwKVOsB2RtndPKBH0jthj07HtJsmqJaCNV4NBNVCYWkdc4AbaVUmvkWW-oOKpndqz-dhhSybNcJoY_-sBicDsoQtSVbISnPr_MzPeN-D5SnG5q5MBF3CVtFrX/s1600/IMG_8825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuirDe4Oc4e6PQQ4f4r_JwKVOsB2RtndPKBH0jthj07HtJsmqJaCNV4NBNVCYWkdc4AbaVUmvkWW-oOKpndqz-dhhSybNcJoY_-sBicDsoQtSVbISnPr_MzPeN-D5SnG5q5MBF3CVtFrX/s1600/IMG_8825.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I love how it matches my binder labels and file folders.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherNVOgFnuVVdisLQqMjvqhoXQ7rVyGKOe-5b5yav8mpoffb_5zWJJgw66iJr7We2567wTWKkkzdKmp1GMsl_T_Tp-mzQr2l4FtIgZvKClI8vftwSnPcmT4wUIUOr__HYCc8oPOxCk7H10/s1600/IMG_8831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherNVOgFnuVVdisLQqMjvqhoXQ7rVyGKOe-5b5yav8mpoffb_5zWJJgw66iJr7We2567wTWKkkzdKmp1GMsl_T_Tp-mzQr2l4FtIgZvKClI8vftwSnPcmT4wUIUOr__HYCc8oPOxCk7H10/s1600/IMG_8831.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />And my basket fits in the space perfectly.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4J8RsHvd5TsJzsSB_wlbcfze7KOyDPdiI3SyeMLniu5Th92gCgLqj_dN_KymdrcqTBUHCM3YfBV7-lwau12GHJsQAqc4AL-cLiwBBPRk2VJq4jKADbMg7zhgmhXvKyrNr0-K2TBfg5-N/s1600/IMG_8829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV4J8RsHvd5TsJzsSB_wlbcfze7KOyDPdiI3SyeMLniu5Th92gCgLqj_dN_KymdrcqTBUHCM3YfBV7-lwau12GHJsQAqc4AL-cLiwBBPRk2VJq4jKADbMg7zhgmhXvKyrNr0-K2TBfg5-N/s1600/IMG_8829.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfu8Yg2gj99O6WdtygxUFhV3X6pvr7fUNjnQFXQJbpGZpbSHA9bmdxoSXaTzSpCOheYZPWY4syJVfZ0NPq-GZ6HiGI9VqIjEOEIh8uy0VKxkkD0EhBoLLOq-0UKtI9h122A5kccFFEoyYH/s1600/IMG_8828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfu8Yg2gj99O6WdtygxUFhV3X6pvr7fUNjnQFXQJbpGZpbSHA9bmdxoSXaTzSpCOheYZPWY4syJVfZ0NPq-GZ6HiGI9VqIjEOEIh8uy0VKxkkD0EhBoLLOq-0UKtI9h122A5kccFFEoyYH/s1600/IMG_8828.jpg" /></a></div><br />Yay for functionality!<br /><br />Here's the wide angle of everything:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzDpbvS6mMx7sNba8Ik2b6rTn82qyLM2Ws42b4sRS4loJ1njGEJUBT-cQebDiC0SX6Ul42Y0QChSaFEBElXpw-XqD1OHF0u4y2Mwq6Le02eflb7Z3ioZs8iPp7z392XZiy20bMswAn4aR/s1600/IMG_8835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzDpbvS6mMx7sNba8Ik2b6rTn82qyLM2Ws42b4sRS4loJ1njGEJUBT-cQebDiC0SX6Ul42Y0QChSaFEBElXpw-XqD1OHF0u4y2Mwq6Le02eflb7Z3ioZs8iPp7z392XZiy20bMswAn4aR/s1600/IMG_8835.jpg" /></a><br /><br />But I'm not done yet.<br /><br />There's something that is just not working for me... can you guess what it is?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgnZ1LCGC959AepIYNxPpCsIcQycPGcH2Tj9pVUS_hxcn6s-2KKO4johMNadg_4aoh5yteGUpXInBw657zZakOeLJD-z_qfw9lIUb-BH9iNgoOw5YrBaVrKt7df5S8RLY3OPBLXGufmvQ/s1600/IMG_8838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgnZ1LCGC959AepIYNxPpCsIcQycPGcH2Tj9pVUS_hxcn6s-2KKO4johMNadg_4aoh5yteGUpXInBw657zZakOeLJD-z_qfw9lIUb-BH9iNgoOw5YrBaVrKt7df5S8RLY3OPBLXGufmvQ/s1600/IMG_8838.jpg" /></a></div><br />Here, I'll narrow it down a bit...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7CH3YnGyJ9GgcGkA9cXFpoFKFawNk0t_kBD4akPkTZzNJAPuacZPR2PtN6wKykeSmx9PSnu9r1SBHzEF4hnf5RV6YfIj43HUyD9OcIazGWAl86PWCOJtZcev1HGH5HHCWclTQy2hVLEpj/s1600/IMG_8837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7CH3YnGyJ9GgcGkA9cXFpoFKFawNk0t_kBD4akPkTZzNJAPuacZPR2PtN6wKykeSmx9PSnu9r1SBHzEF4hnf5RV6YfIj43HUyD9OcIazGWAl86PWCOJtZcev1HGH5HHCWclTQy2hVLEpj/s1600/IMG_8837.jpg" /></a></div><br />If you guessed the two big boxes being used as a cabinet, you would be correct.<br /><br />But I've got the perfect solution...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHf1_ijEM_2NQurXF3ICZbGB2xVn8eY-8NZXX5QLvPMnOnu9luTIiExRUtAzG-2S0kvcNHtsWcdLvWgPAbD36iKYHwbS-x2sC9LcKlOJcrx91XDUK8UlQhPBjIUNZVp9EWSfV-kLSvFyx/s1600/IMG_8839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHf1_ijEM_2NQurXF3ICZbGB2xVn8eY-8NZXX5QLvPMnOnu9luTIiExRUtAzG-2S0kvcNHtsWcdLvWgPAbD36iKYHwbS-x2sC9LcKlOJcrx91XDUK8UlQhPBjIUNZVp9EWSfV-kLSvFyx/s1600/IMG_8839.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Of course, this won't look anything like its current state next time you see it. I'm taking a break from my typical paint it blue/white and distress it procedure and trying something new. Without giving too much away: it involves wallpaper. <br /><br />With that said, I'm anxious to get started so I'm signing off to go grab my supplies. Tune in next time for the reveal :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div>

Workspace Updates

I was going to post this past weekend, but I was here instead... We road tripped to a little beach town on the Florida panhandle called Dest...

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