Sharing a small space can be difficult - avoid conflicts by identifying storage compartments with these clever plywood shapes - customize to suit your needs.
Flat panel cabinet, cupboard or chest of drawers.
1x3 trim to skirt cabinet doors
3/4" painting plywood
spray paint with a spray can handle
Semi-gloss latex and paint tray.
Paint roller and a roller sleeve.
paint grade plywood
electric sander with additional sanding pads
sanding block
drill with wood screws
caulking gun with liquid bonding adhesive
puzzle
damp cloth
Safety glasses and a dusk mask.
miter saw
When choosing the right piece, focus on cabinets, chests of drawers, and dressers with flat-panel doors.
If necessary, use a power sander to remove existing finish. When smooth, wipe off dust and debris with a damp cloth.
Using the paint roller and roller sleeve, add a coat of primer to block stains on the inside and outside of the cabinet. Tinted stain-blocking primer (which often comes in shades of gray or brown) will ensure that any wood blemishes or knots don't show through the freshly painted finish.
Using the roller and roller sleeve, apply the background color to the interior and exterior of the cabinet. Two coats is often the perfect amount to ensure a great finish.
Using a tape measure, determine the proper dimensions needed for the cutouts that will go around the edges of the door fronts.
Using a hacksaw, cut 45 degree angles on the top and bottom edges of the trim. Sand any rough edges, then clean up any residue.
Install a can of spray paint on the spray paint can, then apply an even coat of paint moving back and forth in a slow, controlled manner.
Tips: By spray painting the trim before attaching it to the front of the door, you make a perfectly clean trim where the bottom of the trim will meet the door fronts.
Find an inspirational image, or print something on your computer, that you can trace onto the plywood. Draw the cutout pattern directly on the plywood with a pencil.
Use a hacksaw to cut the shapes along the outlined lines of the silhouette. Remember to wear safety glasses. Use a power sander or sanding block to smooth the edges of the silhouettes.
Spray and paint the silhouettes the same color, and in the same way as the cutout pieces. Apply two coats.
Using a caulking gun, add a bead of liquid adhesive to the back of the trim, then apply directly to the front of the door. Repeat this step for all trim pieces, aligning each corner with a miter.
Add liquid bonding adhesive to the silhouettes, then press them into place. Allow the adhesive to set for at least six hours before setting the cabinet upright.
