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Monday, April 11, 2011

Pretty in Particle Board

This is a long, low console made of particle board. It's cute, no?? Great bones...just needed some updating. I usually pass by pieces like this because they aren't solid wood, but this one might change my mind! Photobucket Photobucket I went out and bought myself a brand spankin' new orbital sander. WHAT was I waiting for?? I am in love with it...it goes sooo much faster than using a sanding block. Duh, right? So I sanded this piece down, primed with Benjamin Moore Fresh Start high adhesion primer and then painted several coats of a creamy white. I glazed with ebony stain and now I think it looks so fresh and classy! Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket Photobucket

So there ya go! What do you think?

~Allison

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29 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteApril 11, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    you have been using a sanding block?!?!?! oh, allison!
    this piece is gorgeous and would make an awesome tv stand!

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  2. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    IT TURNED OUT REALLY CUTE.. LOOKS LIKE WOOD TO ME

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  3. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    That is lovely. Gives me hope that my awful particleboard dresser has hope to be pretty one day.

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  4. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    This turned out great! Like you said, it looks classy - and very expensive :)

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  5. ChrissieApril 11, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Looks great! It is a uniquely sized piece of furniture, very cool!

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  6. Sue@Uniquely ChicApril 11, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    What a great piece! Would look just perfect to hold the flat screen tv. Nice change up!

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  7. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyApril 11, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    It's super cute! What kind of orbital did you get? I just got rid of my mouse sander and got a new orbital, too! :)

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  8. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    It's so long! It is really a neat piece of furniture! Great job! 8>)

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  9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.April 12, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    What a great shape - so unique! It looks fabulous now in white! Have fun with your new toy!

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  10. Decor & HarmonyApril 12, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    We are all glad that you've decided to show that pitiful dresser some love :) It looks fantastic.

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  11. PaperVineApril 12, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I love what you have done with this. It looks fabulous in the white. It's amazing too how the same hardware looks great not too!

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  12. Ashleigh@SincerelyApril 12, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    This turned out wonderful! It really gives me hope because I picked up this particle board filing cabinet the other day because it had a unique shape. I was getting worried but this made me feel a lot better!

    Thanks for sharing :)

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 12, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    It looks great, Allison! Thanks for mentioning the primer, I think I'm going to need that Gripper stuff when I go to redo a small dresser I found being trashed.

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  14. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 12, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful makeover at my NTT party!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  15. BrandiApril 12, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Wow Allison, I would have never thought to give particleboard a chance! You did such a great job!

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  16. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Love it. It turned out wonderful. Such a great piece. Now it looks like a million dollars. Hugs, Marty

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  17. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Oh, my tiny little hands, arms and shoulders feel for you! The little sander is the way to go! I love your finished piece and you did a wonderful job on it.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  18. Korrie@RedHenHomeApril 12, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Just finished a similar project with a similar treatment! Yours turned out beautifully.

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  19. hilary@oldhousetrueloveApril 13, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    it is really pretty... i love the height of it!

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  20. Tammy @ Type AApril 13, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    turned out great, love the color. thanks for sharing this at my party!

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  21. Tammy @BeatriceBanksApril 13, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Love it! Wasn't aware that you could paint particle board like that. Awesome!

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  22. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Your projects are beautiful! I'm a new follower:)

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  23. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Great Job!

    Cara

    http://miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

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  24. JennApril 14, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    I'm so happy you bought a sander!!! It's amazing you don't really think about it until you get a power tool. My next purchase is going to be a paint sprayer, I can't wait. This piece looks awesome, great job Allison!! :)

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  25. WhitApril 14, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I have a particle board desk and bookshelf that need some prettying. I didn't know they would paint so well. Thank you for the tips and inspiration. Bookmarked I am so doing this. I am visiting from tip junkies linky party. Come say hi I love visitors.
    tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com

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  26. princessbethtApril 18, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Looks great, Allison! I am going to get one of those sanders for my bed project...that I *am* going to do...you know, one of these days. LOL Glad you like it!

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  27. Kerrie LightfootApril 18, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Love this one too!!! Great job!

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  28. Janna ReneeApril 24, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I HATE particle board...just refurbed a table made of it and it did not want to work with me lol. I eventually got it finished, but it took some doin...urs looks great!!

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  29. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 10:48 PM

    Great Post! If you see the process of manufacturing particleboards, was developed to make use of wood processing waste. Planer shavings and sawmill slabwood, offcuts and sawdust are still used in some specific board types.

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