Diy Painted Steamer Trunk

Let it air dry then sprinkle a generous amount of dry baking soda inside the trunk and let sit for one to three days especially if the odor is overwhelming.

Diy painted steamer trunk.

May 10 2019 explore marley decker grace s board steamer trunk followed by 544 people on pinterest. See more ideas about steamer trunk vintage trunks antique trunk. My first thought was card catalog but i do a lot of faux card catalog makeovers so instead i went with something a little different and more industrial. History of a steamer trunk.

Feb 25 2018 explore cheryl polk s board painted trunks followed by 287 people on pinterest. Like a house you don t want to buy a trunk with bad bones. Turn a basic storage trunk into a beautiful antique side table with this easy makeover project. How to thrift a vintage steamer trunk.

If the wood is decaying with obvious mold or water damage it s time to move on. I grabbed this trunk at a yard sale for 15 bucks and turned. If your trunk is over a 100 years old most will need a screw or too to secure a loose edge. When buying an antique steamer trunk inspect it carefully checking for severe rust or rotting.

This old antique chest had been used by my husband s great grandparents as they traveled back and forth between italy and staten island. The multiple trips between new york and europe took a toll on this wooden chest leaving evidence of its history as well as making it that much more important to be restored. Trunks with only moderate damage can often be repaired because replacement parts such as corner trim latches rivets and leather handles are available through mail order companies specializing in trunk restoration. However it shouldn t be falling apart.

Determine whether you will need to use a primer on the storage trunk before painting. Using a metal paint opener open the can of paint you will use and mix the paint with a wooden stirrer. Today i m excited to share a new tutorial for this small nightstand that i found at an estate sale last weekend for only 10 you may have seen it on my instagram stories. Spray the trunk again and wash its walls and bottom with a semi damp cloth.

See more ideas about painted trunk trunks painted furniture. Check to see if the paint has bonded to the trunk.