The problem was that it had some thick cardboard sticky contact paper on it. I should have just primed over it with Bin, but I decided to try to peel it off. What a mistake that was. There was so much glue and it was thick, and it just wasn't going to come off.
So I gave up and set the piece aside for about 2 months. I think I was secretly hoping that 2 months later the top would miraculously be good as new and ready to go...Didn't happen though.
Then I had a brainstorm. I was going to be throwing away an old headboard. I decided to use it to make a top for the vanity. It was thankfully a pretty simple fix.
I painted it white and distressed it. I am so pleased with the way it came out and relieved to be able to check this project off the list!
it was worth all the work though- it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell done! I love how you improvised. It looks amazing!
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How clever!!! It looks like it was made this way. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteWow - you really made the magic happen with that one! It looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou are a freakin' genius! Seriously! AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is darling! Glad you didn't trash it after the sticky paper! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJust Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThis came out really pretty ...love the little legs on this vanity!
ReplyDeleteWhat a job! It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous...all your hard work paid off!
ReplyDeleteOh Lisa ~ This came out great! I love it when those ideas actually work out. Glad I found you - I really need all the help I can get with a basement full of potential re-do's.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! I love it.
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