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My love for G Plan furniture has become quite a passion not only because of the iconic style and design but also that I believe upcycling is so important.
In February 2011 I brought a G Plan sideboard from a lady who had owned it from new for well over 60 years and it was looking its age, but it was a lovely piece of G Plan furniture and full of character. All it needed was some T.L.C., time and lot’s of patience.
During the following weeks the side board went through a transformation .
Step By Step
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Let’s get started
Step 1 – Sanding
My sideboard needed to be completely sanded down so I used an electric sander. When sanded all over with the electric sander I then used a medium sandpaper and rubbed down the bottom legs and the sliding door’s. Then with a clean cloth wipe away the dust and wipe over with a cloth and white spirit and leave to dry.
If you have scratches – use the wood filler and blend it in to area. Repeat until area is filled, allow to dry and then sand until smooth
Step 2 – Staining
I used a quick drying stain. Shake the tin, open and place a small amount of stain on to a rag. Using circular motions start to rub in to the wood and continue in this way until you have completely covered the sideboard evenly in stain. On this particular sideboard I used three coats of stain allowing 24 hours in between each but this really depends how many coats are required to get the finish you are happy with,
Step 3 – Painting
While I was waiting for the stain to be completely dry I painted the legs and the sliding doors in the black eggshell paint.
Step 4 – Varnishing
I used a walnut varnish and a half inch varnish brush. Take time and patience while varnishing and try to avoid drips and runs. I did four coats of varnish but again you should apply enough coats until you have achieved the finish you like.
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After use wipe away any surplus varnish on brush using newspaper and place brush in to a jar of white spirit
Finishing touches
I decided to paint the top draw in a cream eggshell and I used a contemporary design of a dandelion to stencil a pattern on the sliding doors.
The finished G Plan Sideboard, which we are currently selling online on our store :
G Plan Sideboard Upcycled
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I have a G plan sideboard bought in 1964 and is in very good condition. Looking to sell due to downsizing. located in West Yorkshire but soon to Derby. Any suggestions would be welcomeJeff
Hi Jeff,
Thank you for your message Yes I would be interested could you give me more info please