Diy Painted Steamer Trunk

Turn a basic storage trunk into a beautiful antique side table with this easy makeover project.

Diy painted steamer trunk. History of a steamer trunk. Many of the vintage labels are still visible on the trunk. Check to see if the paint has bonded to the trunk. My first thought was card catalog but i do a lot of faux card catalog makeovers so instead i went with something a little different and more industrial.

Feb 25 2018 explore cheryl polk s board painted trunks followed by 287 people on pinterest. Today i m excited to share a new tutorial for this small nightstand that i found at an estate sale last weekend for only 10 you may have seen it on my instagram stories. How to thrift a vintage steamer trunk. Like a house you don t want to buy a trunk with bad bones.

The multiple trips between new york and europe took a toll on this wooden chest leaving evidence of its history as well as making it that much more important to be restored. Spray the trunk again and wash its walls and bottom with a semi damp cloth. Trunks with only moderate damage can often be repaired because replacement parts such as corner trim latches rivets and leather handles are available through mail order companies specializing in trunk restoration. See more ideas about steamer trunk vintage trunks antique trunk.

Using a metal paint opener open the can of paint you will use and mix the paint with a wooden stirrer. Let it air dry then sprinkle a generous amount of dry baking soda inside the trunk and let sit for one to three days especially if the odor is overwhelming. If your trunk is over a 100 years old most will need a screw or too to secure a loose edge. May 10 2019 explore marley decker grace s board steamer trunk followed by 544 people on pinterest.

Brush on some paint in an inconspicuous area and let it dry. This old antique chest had been used by my husband s great grandparents as they traveled back and forth between italy and staten island. Vacuum out the baking soda and clean the inside of the trunk again repeating as necessary until the odor is gone. I grabbed this trunk at a yard sale for 15 bucks and turned.

If the wood is decaying with obvious mold or water damage it s time to move on. However it shouldn t be falling apart.