suga bear
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Sunday, 8th of August 2010 12:47:18 PM
Im remodeling a not so appealing bathroom and money is tight. l dont wanna
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buy a new vanity l just wanna dress up the existing and throw on a new
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vanity top. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Gangster Teddy
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Monday, 9th of August 2010 06:04:09 AM
The top of ur vanity can be faux finished (an easy process) to
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the look of granite, marble, sponge painted or even just painted a solid
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color. Choosing neutral colors allows you to incorporate any color on the
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walls or in accessories that you choose at any time.
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First, clean & wipe the area (whether it is tile or formica) with pure
white vinegar (to give it tooth).
Next, apply two coats of BIN primer (found at ur local hardware store).
Paint with any standard water based paint or even craft paints). If you
would like to find out how to faux finish the top to look like granite,
search the subject on the internet for easy step by step how to.
Once the paint is dry, complete with two coats of polyeurethane sealer.
This will deepen the color & make it look ver rich.
The new finish will now last through years of abuse.
For ur cabinet, prime as above. Inexpensive detail ornaments especially
for furniture (called ''Onlays'' ) can be purchase for anywhere from $2.00
each to $8.00 & come in many different styles. Search ''Onlays'' on the
internet & you will find tons of sites that carry them.
Glue these to the fronts or corners of the doors or drawers then paint the
entire vanity base (including the onlays) with a neutral colored paint
(cream, white, pale brown, etc).
Seal with polyeurethane to protect against water, soil & abrasion.
You will have gorgeous new cabinets in no time & with very little expense!
Hope that helps to give you a new direction.
Victoria
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http://victorialarsen.typepad.com
Running Bare
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Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 01:44:47 PM
How about a tile mosaic -- Just epoxy small tiles and grout--
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form a design or just free form -- grout in an interesting color-- Don't
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use broken pieces of plates-- -- It is too dangerous in a bathroom
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Any image on tiles
Krusty
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Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 08:29:13 PM
Home depot has 'stuff' to refinish the base after you take the
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doors off. You could the paint the doors any color. Like trim the inside
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or outside of them with an accent paint color. Easy and cheap. Then if you
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really want to splurge, go to the clearance section of walmart or target
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and get some knobs. That might set you back about $5 but worth it..
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Beautiful
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Thursday, 12th of August 2010 06:25:52 AM
You can try painting it. or if it is smooth try putting contact
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paper on it. I've done both.
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