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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Waterfall Vanity re-do

    Waterfall Vanity re-do

    Published by Gail | Published March 31, 2010 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    Do you remember this $5.00 Peddler’s Mall find?

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    I put it out at the yard sale last week. No bites on the first day, so on the second day I started working on it.

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    Well, actually disassembling it! It was sort of like a puzzle. After I figured out how it was put together, it was pretty simple. Let me re-phrase that, it was easy cause Cathy was there to help. Sometimes it really helps to have an extra pair of hands around.

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    This is an inside view of the top right drawer portion. There were only a few nails holding the desktop to the side pieces. I was able to get them out with a small pry bar.

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    There was a cross brace on the back. After removing the nails, it was simply a matter of sliding the two pieces away from each other. Again, this would have been nearly impossible to do alone. See the lauan? The cross brace, had a groove in it that slid onto the lower square piece of lauan. It also had a “tongue” that slid into the far right side. I worked on this during the yard sale, in between customers. 🙂   Once I get my mind set on something, it’s hard for me to step away from it!

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    As you can see in the “before” picture at the top of this post, the veneer was in pretty bad shape. I removed the 4 pieces of veneer on each side of the end pieces. Look how easily this veneer  came off! All in one piece. There was very little glue holding this veneer in place. I was planning on using the brown paper bag technique on this, but there has been a change of plans. Hopefully I will have more pictures to show you tomorrow.

     

    It was really pretty here on Tuesday, I was able to work on a couple of things. However, I didn’t get anything finished. I love Spring, it’s my favorite time of the year. Oh, I chatted with one of my Michigan cousins tonight. She may come to visit next week, to deliver a dresser (that belonged to my mom). While she’s here, she wants me to show her how to make a  bench out of a headboard she has had for a while. Doesn’t that sound fun?

    I hope you’re having a great week!

    gail

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    1. Anonymous

      February 24, 2011 at 9:29 pm

      I just bought a waterfall vanity but doesnt have a seat. The sitting space seems to be really low. Not sure how a seat can be pulled up to it. I am planning on painting it white for my daughter. Not sure if the mid section that is so low can be removed.

      Gale

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      • Juli

        August 15, 2021 at 9:38 am

        Gale, I also have a waterfall vanity that sits too low in the center so the only thing that I can think to do, is screw feet onto pieces of wood on the bottom of the frame.

      • Gail Wilson

        August 24, 2021 at 12:25 pm

        Juli,

        I sure hope you see this reply. You must see how I did mine here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/waterfall-vanity-re-do-pt-2/

        gail

    2. Denise

      April 02, 2010 at 11:25 am

      I found you through Frugal Home Designs and LOVE your blog. I love to refinish by paint and just love what you did to that desk! I am your newest follower!

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    3. Alyssa Barnett

      April 01, 2010 at 2:52 am

      ooh I'm so curious to see the finished project! You left us with a cliff hanger 😉

      Alyssa
      lifeoflyssie.com

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    4. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      March 31, 2010 at 4:19 pm

      i can't wait to see what comes of it! you are a very patient and hard worker- don't know that i would have taken it apart due to laziness on my part! 😉

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    5. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      March 31, 2010 at 4:19 pm

      i can't wait to see what comes of it! you are a very patient and hard worker- don't know that i would have taken it apart due to laziness on my part! 😉

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    6. Becky

      March 31, 2010 at 3:35 pm

      Love the desk, can't wait to see what you do with it. 🙂

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    7. Pam

      March 31, 2010 at 1:51 pm

      You go girl.. . I love those older pieces

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    8. Hopemore Studio

      March 31, 2010 at 1:33 pm

      I am really looking forward to seeing how this comes out. I have a waterfall set and of course due to it's age and frail construction it needs much help. I'm looking forward to some inspiration...no pressure at all right?

      Angie

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