Comments on: Cheap Cabinet into Nice Bench

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 19:55:45 +0000

In reply to Joan.

On behalf of Mindi, I thank you!

Mindi does awesome work, eh?

gail

By: Joan

Joan — Fri, 29 May 2020 15:47:16 +0000

So much fun to reuse/recycle. Trash to a real treasure here, Mindi. U go, girl!

By: Dee Bell

Dee Bell — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 08:09:08 +0000

That is a really great repurpose! Sunny is the best assessory to show it off too! I wont pass up the next old cabinet I come across. Thank you.

By: Mindi

Mindi — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 06:30:00 +0000

In reply to DD Rose. Thanks DD Rose, I am so glad you like it!! I did sand this down before painting, I ended up using an oil based spray paint with primer to paint it and it worked pretty good!! For the best results with laminate, I recommend sanding it down first (100 to 150 grit sand paper) then clean it off with TSP. Next use an oil based primer (zinsser with stain blocker and bond coat) you can brush it on or spray, but spray will get smoother results) Then sand again with a 320 to 400 grit sand paper after the primer is dry, vacuum and wipe it clean with a damp cloth. Then paint and finish as desired! I hope that helps!!

By: DD Rose

DD Rose — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 10:28:02 +0000

This is fabulous! I cannot wait to score a beat up bookcase to do the same. Since this is laminate over particle board did you sand the sides and cubby areas before your first coat of paint? Did you use a primer and, if so was it water or oil based? Thank you for (10 sharing this post and creative makeover and (2) responding to my questions.

By: Mindi

Mindi — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 18:09:43 +0000

In reply to Jenn. Hey Jenn! Oh yes, this is very sturdy to sit on with the 2x4 supports. You will have no problem at all, I have had multiple children and teens on it at a time, even several adults. This would be perfect for a mudroom bench! Good luck! :)

By: Jenn

Jenn — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 02:33:56 +0000

Okay, I’m late to the party but I LOVE this! We just moved into a townhouse that’s VERY small and I am looking for something like this to turn our front “coat” closet into a mud room. I have a question though, did adding all the 2×4’s make it sturdy enough to sit on? I have little boys (under 3) that will be using it to put shoes on…

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 20:17:10 +0000

Nice work Mindi

By: Bernadette

Bernadette — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 17:21:22 +0000

The bench is my favorite, one which I may try myself. It’s a good example of turning cheap and unappealing furniture into something useful and attractive.

By: lyn moon

lyn moon — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:41:29 +0000

Well you’ve done it again. Your bench is fantastic. Can’t wait to try something like that myself.