Mum transforms kitchen trolley using $13 item from Bunnings
A woman has revealed the cheap way she transformed an old tool trolley into a brand new-looking spice cupboard to match her kitchen items.
When household items and appliances become worn and discoloured, usually it’s a sign to throw them out.
But it doesn’t always have to be that way.
Instead of forking out hundreds of dollars to replace them, some mums have discovered a cheap alternative to revive mouldy goods.
The popular Facebook group Bunnings Mums Australia has been dominated by posts of a $13 Bunnings spray (Rust-Oleum) which some women have been using to help transform their old, household items.
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“Thanks to this group I have finally painted our air conditioner covers! NO MORE YELLOW!” one excited woman said about the product.
“I just cleaned and dried thoroughly with hot water and a micro fibre cloth – then applied two light coats to avoid dripping! It was really easy.”
Another woman explained how she managed to transform a 2018 Repco black mechanic’s tool trolley into a kitchen island bench also using the spray.
The woman’s before and after photos have become so popular, it has attracted 4000 likes and almost 1000 comments from shocked members, dubbing her handy work as “amazing”.
She used the spray, which also comes in pink, to give the trolley a new look and purpose.
To help transform the black trolley, the woman removed all its stickers, gave it a good clean with warm soapy water, and dried it with a lint-free cloth.
She advised there is no need to sand/prime before using the spray paint.
“It just needs to be clean and grease-free. The primer is in the paint,” she explained.
She painted the inside of the cupboard first and allowed it to dry for a few hours before finishing the outside.
“The hardest/longest part, was taping up all the silver bits with masking tape,” she said.
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She used one coat to transform the trolley advising members to be cautious of over spraying in one area.
“The key is to allow the paint to cure fully before using. I left this in the shed to cure one week before I brought it inside to use,” she said.
She now uses the new kitchen bench to stack her more than 80 spices and various other household items.
“The deeper third drawer is for the ‘good’ cutlery, and the added bonus of being lockable for the secret chocolate stash,” she joked.
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“Bottom cupboard stores potatoes/onions, pasta machine, chopping boards etc.”
Many were blown away by the woman’s creative idea describing it as “awesome” and “clever”.
“What an amazingly clever idea. I’m very impressed. Well done,” one member wrote.
“Brilliant idea for an island,” said another.
“This is so gorgeous! I know what I’m doing this weekend now!” a third said.
According to the Bunnings website, the spray comes in a variety of different colours including teal, berry pink, blush pink, rose gold and matt red, black and white – all from $13.
Another woman’s post generated 2000 likes after she shared a simple before and after photo of her revamped ceiling vent.
“I’m so in love with his product!” she said.
It prompted hundreds of members to comment, sharing their experience with the spray.
“We did this and it worked a treat! Looked brand spanking new!” one woman wrote.
“I have shares in the company! There isn’t anything I haven’t used it on,” said another.
“I’m going to get some of this (I put a reminder in my phone). Light switches have gone a yellow colour. Can’t wait to see them white,” a third commented.
Other members revealed they have used the product on shelves, chairs and tables.
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