from Gun Cabinet to Pantry
I found this gun cabinet on craigslist for 30 bucks, right away I saw it's potential the only problem standing in my way was sticker laminate. You know the kind, it peels off like a sticker with fake wood grain printed on it. Luckily I figured out how to paint over that stuff using Zinsser B-I-N shellac based primer. For my full product review go here.
Before:
A sad little excuse for a gun cabinet, minus the tacky glass doors etched with deer. (photo coming soon)
After: A beautiful pantry!
A little shelving, a few coats of paint, antiquing, fabric panels and presto! A place any can good would be proud to call home.
Check back later for the full tutorial.
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I found this gun cabinet on craigslist for 30 bucks, right away I saw it's potential the only problem standing in my way was sticker laminate. You know the kind, it peels off like a sticker with fake wood grain printed on it. Luckily I figured out how to paint over that stuff using Zinsser B-I-N shellac based primer. For my full product review go here.
Before:
A sad little excuse for a gun cabinet, minus the tacky glass doors etched with deer. (photo coming soon)
After: A beautiful pantry!
A little shelving, a few coats of paint, antiquing, fabric panels and presto! A place any can good would be proud to call home.
Check back later for the full tutorial.
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That is soooo impressive!
ReplyDeleteOh my word!!! That's sooo awesome! Really!!! It looks nothing like it did before!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteI should say so! What a great transformation!
ReplyDeletewow!! great job! I just love it.
ReplyDeleteThat looks awesome! Wow!
ReplyDeleteOk LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteI've seen that cabinet a million times! LOL The deer doors are pretty hideous! LOL Love the transform! You did a fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteWho woulda thought, great job!
ReplyDeleteTracey
Very Cute! I am going to be painting something that is laminate, so I am going to try that stuff you used!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh! What a great idea, I see gun cabinets at auctions all the time and they go for pennys. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
Oh, my gosh, it's gorgeous! You'd never guess it's original purpose.
ReplyDeleteI have to laugh. A few years ago, my son (who is an Airsoft fanatic) picked up an old hutch by the side of the road. Guess what he turned it into? You're right...a gun cabinet!
That piece turned out beautifully! I LOVE Zinsser B-I-N Shellac Primer... seriously seals everything. The only thing I don't like about it is how thin it is, which means several coats and it can get messy, at least for me, because of "runniness." (I think that is a word.)
ReplyDeleteThis is just wonderful! What a great redo -- and way to think outside the box...ugh, pantry I mean. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! Fabulous job! What a great pantry to have now.
ReplyDeleteGood Job!! I've been looking for a gun cabinet - who knew they could be turned into something useful ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou did an AMAZING job- Love your gun cabinet pantry! A fun story and history, too1
ReplyDeleteForgot to add, I'm now a follower and I'm going to tweet about this on @thriftcore. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHow cute that turned out awesome i wish I had an eye for that stuff.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is stunning! And I have to admit I never even knew "gun cabinets" existed, but you are right, so much potential!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute! You have a good eye for repurposing~I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have seen a pantry in that.
ReplyDeleteWell done!
fabulous makeover! I love the paint color and fabric
ReplyDeletewwwooooowww!! i want it!! :) it turned out fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHow fun, I can't believe you didn't keep those etched panels :P.
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable! You did such a great job!
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL JOB! you give my laminate ugly coffee table some hope! i'm going to buy some bin primer ASAP! thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and resourceful. Thanks for posting to the party. I hope you have a fantastic week.
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Cheri
ummmmm....holy cow! I'm typically good at seeing potential in unfinished pieces, but I would have passed this one by. You did an amazing transformation on this - it is ADORABLE! Now I guess I'll be searching for gun cabinets on Craigslist as well! -diane
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!! I have a cabinet like this that is just full of junk, I should clean it out and use it for food storage! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat came out super cute! I love the blue color and I think it's a much better use of a gun cabinet too.
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to come link up with My Magic Friday blog party to show off your idea!
What a great idea! I might have to look for one now.
ReplyDeleteWhat!! Now way, that turned out soo cute! I LOVE that color:)
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Oh! That is the coolest redo ever! A gun cabinet? Really?!
ReplyDeleteTania
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
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