ShelterPop Swap: Updating Old Appliances
- by Erin Loechner (RSS feed) on Sep 1st 2009 3:00PM
- Filed under household hacks, in the kitchen, kitchen
An old fridge gets a new life... and purpose. Photo: Danny Seo
One of my favorite ideas is Danny Seo's refrigerator makeover with a handy can of chalkboard paint. What was once a retro embarrassment is now both fun, functional and incredibly easy on the eyes (and the wallet!). His tips for re-creating the look?:
1. Lightly sandpaper the refrigerator for a few minutes.
2. Paint a light coat of chalkboard paint directly onto the fridge. (Hint: Danny warns that this coat is going to look UG-LY, but not to worry. Every good project takes patience.)
3. When the first coat has completely dried, tackle a second coat. Let dry, and repeat. Third time is the charm, as your refrigerator will be miraculously transformed into a message center by coat three.
4. Prep for scribbles by rubbing chalk over the entire paint surface after dried. Wipe down with a damp washcloth and you're ready to play!
An instant, family-friendly makeover that you can do in a weekend. Fantastic!
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