That's So Pinteresting!: Recycle or Upcycle Old Cabinet with Hutch

I love painted furniture. I mean love, love, love... See my Mac and Cheese upcycled TV Console. I spent more money on this hutch than necessary. I bought it off a friend and didn't negotiate on price :(

This piece is actually uglier in person it's more orange (boo Clemson).

The after looks sooooo much better, don't you think?!

Tip: I find it best to not be in a hurry when painting furniture, you want as smooth as possible finish and hurrying thru just doesn't work. Let the paint dry completely between finishes.

Supplies:

Foam Brushes
Foam Rollers
Paint Liner
Screw Driver
Paint: I used Lowe's Vanilla Steam semi-gloss exterior (OK, I know it looks white in the above photo, but it's far from it. Vanilla Steam is the perfect neutral)
Stencil of your choice
Primer: I like to use Zinsser, it's a no sand - sticks to anything primer.
Drop Cloth
2 2x4's or 4 brick (something to keep the hutch off the floor while painting.)

Tip: Make sure to set the area up before you start your project. (I'm a little OCD)

First, I set up my work area

Then, put down the 2x4

Next, I removed the drawers, hardware and doors (above photo is before the removal)

Now that the area has been setup I do the prep work.

First, Cleaning the hutch

I use this wonder product from Lowe's to clean , it keeps from having to sand, it's called TSP.

Get ready for the dirt and grime to be removed, have plenty of warm water handy to wash out the dirty cloth. It is very important to let the wood dry out completely before you begin the next step, priming the wood.

Now,

Prime: I cannot stress enough to take your time. Make sure your primer stays fresh and your foam roller clean. (I've mentioned before I'm a little OCD). This will actually go a lot quicker than you think. I used 2 coats of primer. The first coat goes slower than the second.

The foam roller worked well for most of the painting, but you will need your FOAM brush to get the corners, lip etc.

First Coat Primer Bottom Cabinet

Second Coat Primer Top Cabinet

Now that the pieces are primed and have dried thoroughly you are ready to paint.

I know I took photos of this process, but the only one I can find is this one below of the 2nd coat of Vanilla Steam.

The hardware,

I used the original hinges, drawer pulls and bottom cabinet knobs.

HOWEVER, I did change the look of the the hinges

I have spray paint on hand (I have lots of paint on hand) Hammered Bronze

I changed the knobs on the hutch to glass. These babies were on clearance at Lowe's for .75 cents! I picked up all they had left about a year ago hoping for a project:)

I did forget to take photos of the stencil process...

The bottom of this hutch has 2 raised panels, I found this cute bird on clearance 4 or 5 months ago. Of course I picked up hoping for a future use. I guess I found it!