Brittany from SuperWoman always has a cool makeover up her sleeve on her blog. I love this trunk trunk and that it’s special to her family. There’s a cute story to go with it (visit Brittany to read more).
Before:
After 2 days of stripping paint, fixing the old hinges, removing rust off metal, trying to get the 100 year old musty smell out, and putting 5 (yes…5) coats of polyurethane on, she finally had her new coffee table. Total cost: $15.
Unbelievable gorgeous rescue:
Original brackets before:
Restored:
Isn’t it amazing? How special that it has sentimental value too? We don’t have anything like that in our home. How about you?
Brittany – thank you for sharing your gorgeous restoration of a special family heirloom. Great story, beautiful makeover!
perfectly stunning!
If only that trunk could talk….
She did a wonderful job. Talk about elbow grease! Thanks for showing her off!
WOW!!!!
This is proof if you put the time and energy into something, you can get amazing results. So beautiful!
Wow, It looks wonderful!
I acquired an old early 1900 trunk last year. I started stipping the 3 coats of paint the previous owners put on but I am having a heck of a time at it!! Is it possible you can share the products you used or any tips?
That is gorgeous!!
That is absolutely stunning. Great Job Brittany.
great trunk makeover. love it..
Love the makeover!
Really pretty and I LOVE having things in the house that are family pieces!
Thanks for all the encouraging comments, everyone!
I used Zinsser's StripFast Power Stripper. I buy it at Menards.
Thanks for the feature, Roeshel!
That is really something to be proud of!
Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous! It's amazing how great it looks!