Matt's DIY Master Bath Vanity Project
Matt even shares some tips about finishing cabinetry with an aged lacquer appearance on birch plywood:
Now we finish. I've been working on replicating the look of aged lacquer on birch plywood. I've tried a few different things, tung oil, shellac, stains. Tung oil is okay, but seems to work better on solid woods where it can really soak in deeply. Shellac is nice, but a bit too orange. Stains have the same issue as tung oil, in that they just don't seem to penetrate or have enough effect. This time I used Minwax's Polyshades in Pecan, satin. My theory is that most of that warm amber glow on the vintage cabinetry I've seen in the neighborhood is the lacquer yellowing, not a stain or the color of the wood per say. This stuff actually has the color in the polyurethane, so the color sits on top of the wood. I like the way this took and will probably do the same thing again next time.
Matt has more photos and details about his project over at Our Cliff Mat Rancho Rehab for you to ooh and ahh over. Great job and we can't wait for the kitchen makeover (we're also in envy mode of his workshop space/tools).
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This is beautiful. Great shots of the process as well.
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It's beautiful! I'm going to need one just like it.
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How can I place my order?
view MansardRoof's profile
wow - stunning! I debated creating my own vanity too after seeing too many expensive modern ones or cheap ugly ones! Good job!
view romeoandjewels's profile
I love that mirror! Reminds me of my student days in Sweden...if I were to look for such a mirror on ebay/craigslist what would be the correct search term? Beautiful vanity !!!
view buttercupclarice's profile
Beautiful. Looks so professional and that sink is the best.
view Jose A's profile
I love the vanity, not liking the mirror
view chaseunchase's profile
very nice, really fits the space. nice to hear the tips on finishing.
view laura123's profile
mad skills!
view little chimp's profile
Great job, it looks great
view boxerchick's profile
Gorgeous!
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Love this! Beautiful job - the wood finishing R&D you did is a great tip and I'm going to keep it in my "for future reference" file.
view Nesser's profile
I wish I had the skills and patience to build my own vanity. I can see why people DIY things but I'm happy with my Bathroom Vanity.
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This is very neat and nice job, especially considering it's done from scratch. Though, this project is for pretty advanced DIYers, so I want to suggest another approach like using of already made piece of furniture. You need just add sink, faucet and drain assembly. There are article with pictures to illustrate one of my projects. Yet, the ultra-modern style may accommodate buffets from IKEA, they are very good value.
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