Caravan cupboard

Transform an old varnished caravan cupboard into a retro gem with a little bit of help from Resene.

Fun with furniture with Mark Rayner - Project 42

Difficulty level: Moderate

You will need: Clean cloth, caravan cupboard, paintbrushes, Resene Enamacryl tinted to Resene Sazerac, Resene Enamacryl tinted to Resene Suzie Q, Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer, Sandpaper.

To get the look: Mark varnished the wooden floorboards with Resene Qristal ClearFloor.

Other ideas: Opt for a different retro look using a combination of Resene Aqua and Resene Soft Mint.

Step one
Remove the cupboard and drawer handles.

Step two
Lightly sand the cupboard, drawer front and handles with sandpaper to ‘key’ the surface.

Step three
Wipe off any sanding residue with a clean cloth.

Step four
Apply one coat of Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer to the cupboard, drawer front and handles and allow to dry.

Step five
Apply two coats of Resene Suzie Q to the drawer front, allowing two hours for each coat to dry.

Step six
Apply two coats of Resene Suzie Q to the cupboard door, allowing two hours for each coat to dry.

Step seven
Apply two coats of Resene Sazerac to the rest of the cupboard, including the handles. Allow two hours for each coat to dry.

Step eight
Replace the cupboard and drawer handles.

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