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I'm a sucker for picking up castoffs to refurbish them for a greater purpose. The landfills are full of gently used stuff.
Target: Pegboard shelf left out on a curb
Requirements:
Be free, or almost free
Be in reasonably good condition
Fit in a specific space
Lend itself to the industrial style
Tools and Materials Needed
Screwdriver | Sand Paper and Sander | Rustoleum Brand Black Spray Paint for Metal | Good Ventilation or Oscillating Fan |
Sponge | Pencil | Disposable Mask | Disposable Rubber Gloves |
Clean Dry Rag | Dremel or Drill | Oil or Water Based Polyurethane | Foam Dinner Plate or Small Paint Tray |
Blue Painter's Tape | Paint Brush | Drop Cloth | Painter's Coveralls |
Saw Horses | Pegboard Accessories Like Baskets and Hooks | Eye Covering | Liquid Detergent and Water |
Steps:
Put on protective clothing, gloves, and eyewear.
Dismantle the shelf.
Separate the metal frame pieces from the wood (Keep hardware screws in a safe place)
Sand down the wood, metal rust spots, and scrape off any old flaking paint.
5. Wipe down and clean all the pieces. (I simply cleaned it with some Ajax Liquid detergent and water to remove any dirt and grime.
6. Dry all surfaces with a clean fuzz-free rag.
7. Mask hardware to be painted with painter's tape.
8. Spread out the sprayed pieces on a painter's tarp/plastic to dry.
9. Apply stain to the prepared wooden shelves and let completely dry.
10. Reassemble the shelving unit.
Note: Always use protective clothing and eye protection before any restoration project.
Tip: I don't throw away old towels or old cotton t-shirts. I cut them up and keep them in a plastic bag in the garage, on my metal tool shelf for home improvement tasks.
Voilà! A much-needed project. Completed and loved!
Have a wonderful week!
Carol
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