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June 19, 2012 By Gail Wilson 28 Comments

Vintage Record Cabinet Makeover repair bad veneer

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vintage record cabinet makeoverI love quick and easy makeovers in between my repurposing projects.  This vintage record cabinet with really bad veneer  fell into my lap on a day that I had nothing planned.  It’s so pretty now, but wait till you see what I started with, and how I had to go about repairing it.

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curb found record cabinetThis is how it came to me, abused and neglected, apparently left out in the elements for far too long.

 

 

vintage record cabinetThe top was in bad shape.

 

 

vintage record cabinet The inside was mostly in fair condition.

 

 

vintage record cabinet This is one side.

 

 

vintage record cabinet This is the back!!  b.a.d.

 

 

vintage record cabinet (7)The other side, though stained, is in good shape.

How to remove Bad Veneer

removing bad veneerI used a wide putty knife and a hammer to loosen up the glue on the peeling veneer.

 

 

vintage record cabinet About 90% of it came right off.

 

 

using an orbital sanderI used my Ryobi orbital sander to finish the job.

 

 

vintage record cabinet Look how pretty the top of the cabinet looks.

 

 

vintage record cabinet I started sanding the loose layers on the front.

 

 

how to repair bad veneerNow it was time to tackle the loose veneer on the side.  I used some scotch greener masking tape .  (It is made with paper from sustainably managed forests and regenerating latex harvested from rubber trees. It is ideal for use on woodwork, cabinets and trim and provides a 5 day removal time.)
vintage record cabinet I used Gorilla Glue and then clamped a piece of scrap wood to get a tighter grip.  Using the painter’s tape keeps your scrap wood from getting glued to the piece.  An alternative method was used in my post How To Repair/Clamp a Headboard.

 

vintage record cabinet I removed the veneer from the back of the cabinet, but the layers of wood were separating.  Because it wasn’t just peeling veneer, I needed to change up my method to get these layers back together. How many clamps are too many clamps?

 

how to tape off a two tone cabinet After I get the layers fixed up, I prepare to paint the inside of the cabinet. Because I’m doing a two tone, I tape a little further toward the inside. I want to make sure no aqua is showing when the doors are closed.
Tip: to get a good clean cut when taping corners, use a putty knife .  Hold the putty knife firmly in the corner, then tear the tape.

 

vintage record cabinet I didn’t want any overspray, so I taped the legs good. I started spraying with the cabinet upright . . .

 

vintage record cabinet (42). . . then laid it on it’s back to get the top of the inside.

 

black and blue record cabinetI then removed the tape.  This is where it gets tough!!!  I made myself put this away for a day so that the blue paint would be dry enough to tape off again.  Patience?  not really my strong suit.  I wanted to jump right in to finish this piece.

 

vintage record cabinet makeoverTo tape the inside, I switch to my Scotch Blue for delicate surfaces .  (one of my favs!)  The first thing I did was tape right on the edge that I had painted aqua.  I let a little aqua show, just a very thin line.

 

vintage record cabinet On the top, you can see just a small hint of the aqua.

 

newspaper and painter's tapeI then stuffed some newspaper in all the little cubbies, then start taping a sheet over the entire front.

 

vintage record cabinet (51)I sort of did an overkill with the newspaper and the tape. I believe this was my first time doing a two tone, and I didn’t want to have to spray the inside aqua, if some black paint sprayed inside.

 

vintage record cabinet I always start by painting the underneath side (and back) first.

 

black record cabinetThen I set it up and gave it several light coats of the same paint I used on the upholstered headboard bench, and my kitchen island.  I applied the paint with my Homeright Finish Max.

 

vintage record cabinet I love this paint, it’s Behr Premium Plus Ultra from Home Depot.  Black Suede in Satin   (I get nothing for saying it, but I truly LOVE the sheen and the quality of this paint.

 

vintage record cabinet It’s time to start removing the paper and tape.

 

vintage record cabinet Here you can see the first layer of protection I had taped in.  (NO overspray)  I was happy to see that.
Tip: Do not tape the newspaper and the tape at the same time.  Using that under layer of JUST tape, then tape and paper will make all the difference.

 

vintage record cabinet (60)I am loving the look of the black and blue together!

 

vintage record cabinet makeoverUH OH!  I do not blame the tape for this, and remember, I waited 24 hours for the spray paint to dry.  I’m guessing there must have been something oily that kept the spray paint from adhering to this spot.  It is the only spot that did this, and being where it is, makes me think something had been spilled there at one time or another.

 

patching spray paint mistakeNO worries, I know how to fix this.  I sprayed a small amount of the aqua paint into that little tray, then carefully patched up the splotchiness (yeah, that’s a word, right?)

 

vintage record cabinet The brush had to be cleaned with mineral spirits.

 

vintage record cabinet (67)This was after the first coat.  On the second coat I took care of that little black spot.

 

vintage record cabinet awww, isn’t that much better?

 

vintage record cabinet (75)Here it is before I put the doors back on.

 

black vintage record cabinet with original hardwareI spray painted the original hardware black.

 

vintage record cabinet (81)It’s tough to take pictures of black furniture without glare.  I did add a coat of wipe-on poly on the top for some extra protection.

 

pretty pop of colorI love the pop of color!  (notice that you can’t even tell there was an oops)

 

vintage record cabinet There is a flaw on that right door.  I couldn’t quite figure out what to do with it, and then I remembered, this was a quickie in-between-projects project.

 

black & aqua vintage record cabinet

black and aqua vintage record cabinet

vintage record cabinet (96)It grew up as a record cabinet, but I can easily see it holding books or magazines, in any case it makes a great side table.

Do you like the aqua?  We all know I struggle with paint choices. If you were going to do a two tone on this piece, what two colors would YOU have used.  (be sure to tell me which one for the inside)

gail

See more great tips about bad veneer below:

Removing bad veneer on a bed

When to remove and when to repair bad veneer

How to clamp and repair loose veneer 

How to cover up bad veneer that you can’t remove

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  1. Susan Homeroad says

    August 2, 2015 at 7:16 am

    Wow Gail! Great save,… there was a lot to fix on that piece but you made it perfect in the end. Love the colors and it would make a great magazine cabinet 🙂

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  2. Beatnik Barn says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    Love it! You did a fabulous job!

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  3. Carson H. says

    October 7, 2012 at 4:47 am

    Hey I just found one of these on a classified ad and am picking it up on Monday and will be refinishing it as well!!! Thanks for the pics!

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  4. Eclectically Vintage says

    July 6, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    I actually scored a very similar record table (no doors on mine) recently! Love the pop of blue inside. Pinning for my future table re-do!
    Kelly

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  5. Dawn says

    July 6, 2012 at 1:46 am

    LOVE this project ! I’m pinning it from Debbie Doo’s pin party. Great job !

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  6. Shabby French Country Cottage Basement says

    June 27, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    I would love to say I would have chosen those exact same colors, Black and Aqua! But, sadly that wouldn’t be true. 😮 I don’t have that daring vision you have. I HAVE to get out of my safe zone!! This looks wonderful and will be a perfect cabinet for all of those decorating and DIY magazines we just can’t part with! My mother has one of these with sliding doors on the front. I will have to see what she will trade me for it!!! Thanks for the great inspiration, Gail!
    Ann

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  7. Misti @ Living On Cypress Hill says

    June 21, 2012 at 4:31 am

    I probably never would have thought to use aqua, but I absolutely love it!

    And your clamps are crackin’ me up! I don’t think I have more than two! lol!

    And I would LOVE to be going to Haven! Have “extra” fun for me!!

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  8. I Play Outside The Box says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    That turned out beautiful!!!

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  9. Stephanie says

    June 20, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Love the aqua on the inside! That would be a great cabinet for paper or silhouette supplies. The many clamps you used cracked me up, that’s a lot of clamps! You really transformed this piece into something special, great job!

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  10. Terri says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    I love how this turned out! I don’t ever think you can go wrong with black and I love the aqua inside! Great job…hope you have a blast at your daughter’s and Haven!!

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  11. Donna Blassingham says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    To date…I think this redo is my favorite! I love the colors you chose…the lighter color inside makes it so much easier to see what you store inside. Great job, as always!

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  12. labbie1 says

    June 19, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    I think I would have chosen red for the interior, but your aqua is so pretty and totally unexpected! I think it is a better choice! Nice job!

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  13. Toqua's Crafts says

    June 19, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    I love the black and the aqua!
    AMAZING!

    Travel safe and have fun!

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  14. Scarlett Ibis says

    June 19, 2012 at 8:49 pm

    I love the color choice you made on this. Incredible to take something most people would have trashed (I’ve seriously seen better at the dump) and now it’s just gorgeous. I love coming here for inspiration:)

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  15. paola says

    June 19, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    OMG!!!!! i cannot believe that you turned that piece of trash into this amazing treasure, you are my G”d, lol. i only wish i had an iota of your talent and confidence, i read and look at every post and still nothing happening with the junk that i have growing in the store room, think my husbands gonna get the rubble removal to take it all one fo these days. I picked up a vontage desk the other day with some dodgy legs on it, i really am hoping that some handy person is gonna give the confidence and know how on how to fix some of the junk i keep dragging home. Thank you for all the sharing and i look forward with bated breath to the next fantabulous project
    smiles across the miles
    Paola

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  16. Carolyn says

    June 19, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    GREAT job! Love it.

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  17. middle child says

    June 19, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Damn girl! You did an AMAZING job on that. So much work but you have achieved such a beautiful thing. I have issues on veneer but it is on an antique table top. Not sure what to do.

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  18. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    June 19, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Another wonderful transformation Gail! Love the colors! Have a wonderful week!

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  19. Corn in my Coffee-Pot says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    just for something different…and you know how indecisive I can be–
    I’d say paint it yellow, and the inside red!

    but– why change it? I love it the way you’ve done it already.

    have fun w/ Jamie and Andy–
    Pat

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  20. Anne says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love two-tone cabinets & aqua is my new favourite colour – nice choices!

    xox

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  21. Suzanne@Meridian Road says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    Thanks for the putty knife tip~great idea!
    I think the cabinet looks really pretty, Gail. I LOVE the aqua! It is a nice surprise when you open the doors.
    So, Colors. Gray and yellow are still really popular right now, so that would have worked, too. I think an off white with some glaze on the outside and a paler aqua with more green in it for the inside would look pretty, too. But what you did looks really good!

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  22. Peggy Meckling says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Looks fabulous! I have one of these cabinets myself that needs to be re-done. Luckily, i only have a couple places where the venear was chipped and slightly pulling away. Hopefully it will be an easy fix. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  23. Proper Prim says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Gail, your choice of colour is perfect, in my opinion. Love the blue and black together.

    You did a fabulous job giving it a second chance to be loved again.

    Have a safe trip and enjoy your visit with Jamie and have a blast at your convention. Take lots of pics.

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  24. Paige @ Little Nostalgia says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    I like the aqua! I probably would have done a dark brown on the outside for my own house, but I think the black was a good, versatile choice too.

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  25. TeenaBugg38 says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    I love how it turned out!!! First let me say I really do LOVE this color combo…..I think you did good 🙂 Black and ANYTHING work! If you are going to keep this piece and wanna change it up a bit in the future…..I think the only changes I would make is some knobs that match the interior of it to give it a pop of color. I also think it would have looked awasome with a stenciled or mod podged top…..I’m lazy so I probably woulda went that route rather than all of that work you did…..lol. Black , creme and red would also look awesome together. Don’t second guess yourself…it looks awesome as it is!!!

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  26. Full Circle Creations says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    It looks wonderful. The aqua looks great. I probably would have put an tan or cream on the inside but I really like what you’ve done.

    Holly

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  27. Korrie Bastian says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    This turned out great! The aqua was a great choice.

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  28. Aurora says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    I love the Aqua! looks fabulous with that pop of color. i think i would have painted the knobs the same color to give a hint of the surprise waiting inside. beautiful!

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