"Everything But The Kitchen Sink"

This was a fun project...
Mixed and mismatched cabinets, circa 1980. Installed and uninstalled more times than Windows Vista. Broken doors and missing pieces... shouldn't be a problem, lol.
There was a lot of damage to this poor ensemble of cabinets. Luckily there was enough to Frankenstein a quaint, rustic cottage kitchenette.

Having a look at what I have, and where to start.





Starting the sanding stage.





Attempting to piece together door sections. Gluing, clamping, and praying.....





This entire process was an experiment in layers....
1. Paint
2. Light hand sanding
3. Paint
4. Light hand sanding
5. Paint
6. Light hand sanding
7. Distress edges with palm sander
8. Antique waxing in corners and distressed areas
9. Clear waxing and buffing the full cabinet
10. Polyurethane cabinet interior
11. Repeat for each cabinet





What a treasure! Reclaiming the client's old family dock for the countertop.





Here's the dry fit.





....And done! (minus the handles and with only a rough cut out for the sink, once chosen).
Once installed, the reclaimed dock countertop was given a rich, deep shine with multiple layers of hemp oil and polyurethane. Perfectly rustic and fitting for this small lake guest house.






Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/12309987/everything-but-the-kitchen-sink site