One person's trash! DIY enthusiast transforms discarded chest of drawers into a super stylish piece using wallpaper paint from Bunnings
- Carmen Blanch, a mum from NSW, has shared her latest DIY transformation
- She reveals how she converted an an old chest of drawers into a stylish piece
- The discarded item was given a new lease of life with black paint and wallpaper
A mum-of-one with a passion for DIY is a firm believer in the saying: one person's trash is another's treasure.
Carmen Blanch, from Gloucester, New South Wales, loves nothing better than furnishing her home with an array of items she has decorated herself.
Her most recent piece, an old chest of drawers that was being given away for free, now looks every inch a designer item - thanks to some black paint and wallpaper from Bunnings.
As well as taking to Facebook and Instagram to share before and after snaps, Carmen also outlined her step-by-step process and listed every item she used.
BEFORE: This chest of drawers couldn't look less like the designer item it became following its makeover
AFTER: A light sanding, a coat of paint and wallpaper transformed the once dowdy unit into a stunning piece
Carmen Blanch (pictured) recently shared details of how she overhauled a discarded furniture item
The chest of drawers was advertised for free online.
However, the only stipulation was it needed to be collected.
While others might be put off by the size and weight, Carmen - who had to pick up the piece on her own - said 'where there's a will, there's a way'.
Once home, she set about removing the unsightly remains of packing tape with a hairdryer and a paint scraper.
The heat from the hairdryer warmed the tape adhesive while the scraper allowed her to remove it without damaging the wood.
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The chest of drawers looks just stunning in Carmen's living room, especially set against dark-coloured walls
Next, she gave the dresser a light sanding using P80 grade sandpaper to ensure the paint she planned to use would properly stick.
Between sanding, Carmen wiped the unit down using a damp, clean cloth.
When the chest of drawers was ready to be painted, a water-based paint, leftover from a previous renovation job, was used.
She layered on two coats, leaving 24 hours between each to allow the paint enough time to completely dry.
Day three of the makeover saw her remove the drawer handles using a screwdriver before measuring the drawers from top to bottom and cutting the wallpaper to size.
The wallpaper was cut a further three times because each drawer needed to covered separately.
Working from the top down, Carmen covered the first drawer with PVA glue, then fixed the correct section of wallpaper in place.
This step was repeated until every drawer was covered, all the while taking extra care to ensure each piece lined up perfectly.
'You have to work out spacings first before sticking it there as once you got wallpaper attached it is very hard to move around.' Carmen said on the post.
Carmen shared a snap revealing the items she used to transform the dresser
Those who've seen the handy mum's stunning creation on Facebook have been quick to praise her for her efforts.
More than 2,600 'liked' her post and hundreds more left an array of positive comments congratulating her.
'That looks awesome,' said one adding: 'I have the same cupboard in my bedroom I wish you could come and do mine,' said one.
If you wish to find out more about Carmen's clever DIY-projects, please visit her on Instagram @the.pisces.lady.in.au
