Diy Painted Steamer Trunk

When buying an antique steamer trunk inspect it carefully checking for severe rust or rotting.

Diy painted steamer trunk.

I grabbed this trunk at a yard sale for 15 bucks and turned. Spray the trunk again and wash its walls and bottom with a semi damp cloth. May 10 2019 explore marley decker grace s board steamer trunk followed by 544 people on pinterest. See more ideas about painted trunk trunks painted furniture.

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. Feb 25 2018 explore cheryl polk s board painted trunks followed by 287 people on pinterest. History of a steamer trunk. However it shouldn t be falling apart.

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. Determine whether you will need to use a primer on the storage trunk before painting. See more ideas about steamer trunk vintage trunks antique trunk. If the wood is decaying with obvious mold or water damage it s time to move on.

Many of the vintage labels are still visible on the trunk. Turn a basic storage trunk into a beautiful antique side table with this easy makeover project. Vacuum out the baking soda and clean the inside of the trunk again repeating as necessary until the odor is gone. Using a metal paint opener open the can of paint you will use and mix the paint with a wooden stirrer.

If your trunk is over a 100 years old most will need a screw or too to secure a loose edge. 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. Check to see if the paint has bonded to the 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.

Like a house you don t want to buy a trunk with bad bones. 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.