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Golden deco style

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A bold makeover adds a sparkly dash of bygone glamour.

Colour and a splash of gold transforms and accentuates an old cabinet’s understated Art Deco style.

This cabinet was painted using the elegant Resene Teal Blue, and darker Resene Licorice for highlighting features. A gold finish from the Resene FX Metallic range adds a glamorous light-reflecting top. Where possible, paint was applied using small microfibre rollers for a smooth finish. The rollers and trays can be covered overnight in a reusable plastic bag film to save washing up.

A golden Art Deco style cabinet in Resene Teal Blue and Resene Licorice

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Step by step instructions:

How to transform an old Art Deco style cabinet - Step 1: Before Step 1: Before
This wooden cabinet is solid and functional but its dark wood finish is worn and dull.


How to transform an old Art Deco style cabinet - Step 2: Prep Step 2: Prep
If the cabinet has a high gloss finish, sand it first. A lower sheen finish may not need sanding. Clean well using Resene Interior Paintwork Cleaner and a cloth.


How to transform an old Art Deco style cabinet - Step 3: Undercoat Step 3: Undercoat
Cover all paintable surfaces with Resene Quick Dry undercoat. Allow to dry.


How to transform an old Art Deco style cabinet - Step 4: Top Coat Step 4: Topcoat
Apply masking tape as needed, then add a coat of Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss in Resene Licorice, or your chosen shade, to the sides and frame. Allow to dry and recoat.


How to transform an old Art Deco style cabinet - Step 5: Second Colour Step 5: Second colour
Using masking tape as necessary, apply Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss in Resene Teal Blue, or another chosen shade, to the doors and decorative features. Allow to dry and recoat.


How to transform an old Art Deco style cabinet - Step 6: Metallic Basecoat Step 6: Metallic basecoat
Using masking tape as necessary, apply Resene Lumbersider Low Sheen in Resene Apache to the cabinet’s top surface. Allow to dry.


How to transform an old Art Deco style cabinet - Step 7: Metallic Topcoat Step 7: Metallic topcoat
Apply a sparkly finish to the cabinet’s top surface with your chosen shade. I used Resene FX Metallic Gold Dust.


How to transform an old Art Deco style cabinet - Step 8: Protect Step 8: Protect
Remove the masking tape. Apply 2-3 coats of Resene Aquaclear waterborne urethane allowing dry time between coats. The gloss finish will help your metallic effect look its best.

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Words and styling Sarah Heeringa. Photography Amanda Reelick.

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August 2024


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