Materials: RAST, mdf, mirrors, spray paint, router, drill, glass adhesive, drill bit for glass, knobs, play dough.
Description:
1. Assembled RAST, except for drawers.
2.Cut MDF to overlap top slightly. Used a router to bevel the edges. Attached with screws, countersunk.
3. Filled screw holes and primed with gray spray paint primer.
4. Painted with hammered metal spray paint.
5. Had mirrors cut to size by local glass shop, after failing miserably at cutting them ourselves.
6. Attached mirrors to drawer fronts with adhesive.
7. Drilled holes, using play dough to create a dam to hold water to cool drill bit.
8. Attached knobs.
9. Assembled drawers.
~ Julie
Jules Yap started IKEAHackers.net in 2006 as a personal blog to showcase the most impressive IKEA hacks from all over the world. Since then, she has learned a lot more about power tools and DIY. Her site has helped thousands modify IKEA furniture with step-by-step tutorials, craft projects and home styling.
Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".
Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".
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