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Indoor/Outdoor Serving Buffet
Lacquered Sideboard Used as a Bar
A vintage sign hangs above a modern lacquered sideboard that's being used as a makeshift bar.
Materials Needed:
- wood or metal dresser
- tape measure
- pencil
- drill
- wood or metal screws
- lumber
- casters
- drop cloth
- art
- masonry nail
- hammer
- exterior spray paint
- sandpaper
- sanding block
Step 1: Remove Drawers
Lay drop cloth out over flat, level work area. Remove drawers from dresser. Turn dresser upside-down.
Remove Drawers from Sideboard
Lay drop cloth out over flat, level work area. Remove drawers from dresser. Turn dresser upside-down.
Step 2: Sand the Finish
Using sandpaper and sanding block, sand the body, top and drawers.
Step 3: Paint
Apply spray paint in two even coats. Allow to dry between applications.
Step 4: Add Reinforcement
Place two pre-cut strips of lumber inside the bottom of dresser. Fasten lumber to frame with wood or metal screws using drill.
Step 5: Attach Casters
Use tape measure to determine depth and width of dresser. Mark proper placement for casters with pencil. Using drill, attach wood or metal screws directly through caster attachment holes and into bottom of dresser.
Attach Casters to Sideboard
Use tape measure to determine depth and width of dresser. Mark proper placement for casters with pencil. Using drill, attach wood or metal screws directly through caster attachment holes and into bottom of dresser.
