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Talented design folk upcycle stylish pieces for charity

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norsu Interiors' Natalie

Currently in its fifth year, the annual Feast Watson Re-Love Project is upon us again and this year sees a talented line-up of design folk upcycling for charity. Steve Cordony, Sarah Ellison, Natalie Turnbull and norsu Interiors’ Nat Wheeler and Kristy Sadlier have all reimagined existing furniture and homewares that are set to be auctioned for charity at the end of October.

Steve Cordony's up cycled wares
Steve Cordony’s upcycled wares

Steve Cordony
Featuring lots of gorgeous turned wood, stylist Steve Cordony’s upcycled pieces bring plenty of drama to this year’s line-up. There’s a bold black dining table (that was upcycled with a black stain) and an array of complementary accessories – the proceeds of which will raise money for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.

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BEFORE Steve Cordony
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AFTER Steve Cordony with his upcycled pieces

Sarah Ellison
A solid timber sideboard, a classic wooden bowl, two wicker chairs and a hollow cube-shaped side table with glass top all received the makeover treatment from stylist and designer Sarah Ellison for this year’s project. Sarah’s nominated charity is Livin’– a charity that aims to destigmatise mental health issues and increase awareness of suicide prevention.

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AFTER Sarah Ellison’s upcycled glass cube table
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Natalie Turnbull
A solid timber desk and coffee table were given a statement green stripe when stylist and art director Nat was put to task on her Re-Love Project upcycling project. They complement her upcycled accessories too and all proceeds will go to Challenge, a charity focussed on supporting kids with cancer – a cause dear to Natalie’s heart.

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BEFORE Nat Turnbull
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norsu Interiors
Employing their signature Scandinavian meets pastel style, the ladies from online homewares store norsu Interiors have worked their magic on a number of pieces for the project including a stool they transformed into a table by reupholstering it and shortening its legs. Proceeds from the sale of their pieces will raise money for brain cancer research, with money going to Carrie’s Beanies 4 Brain Cancer.

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norsu Interiors’ Nat Wheeler and Kristy Sadlier with their Feast Watson pieces
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For more | Steve Cordony’s guide to upcycling furniture with style

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Designers Furniture

DIY: Create this fab tallboy with help from The Designory

Part of this year’s Feast Watson Re-Love Project, this fabulous tallboy was liberated recently when Melissa Bonney and Margo Reed of The Designory got their creative paws on it. “Being collectors at heart, Margo and I jumped at the chance to be able to contribute to a charity like the Salvos and it was an added bonus that we got to do what we love and create something beautiful from something old and unloved!” says Melissa.

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“We saw a beautiful image of a kitchen which had a stunning combination of timbers and metallics and this became our source of inspiration for the final design.  By combining some of our favourite materials and finishes we created a luxe piece for the home that can be used in any setting – a bedroom, living area, hallway – something versatile that will blend with different styles easily,” says Melissa of the upcyling project which you can create yourself with the detailed DIY below.

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The original tallboy

DIY

Materials

  •   Feast Watson Liming White
  •   Feast Watson Black Japan
  •   Feast Watson Clear Varnish
  •   Electric sander and/or sandpaper and a sanding block
  •   Cloth
  •   Brushes
  •   Marble insert, brass handles and cowhide

Step-by-step guide:

Planning

  1. Choose a sturdy chest of drawers that is simple in its construction, this will allow you to let your favourite materials and finishes shine. If the bones of the piece are good it will give you the perfect platform to create from.
  2. During the planning phase it can also be helpful to create a concept board of potential materials and finishes, as well as inspiration images, to help you refine your design concept.

Preparation

  1. Prepare your timber surface using an electric sander, sandpaper and a sanding block to remove existing paint. Ensure you cover all surfaces, including those that are hard to reach.
  2. After sanding, wipe the entire piece clean with a cloth to remove dust and debris.

Achieving the look

  1. Apply Feast Watson Black Japan to the draw fronts using a paint brush. Only use one coat to allow the timber grain underneath to be seen.
  2. Let it dry for at least eight hours.
  3. Once dry, lightly sand the draw fronts and clean off any dust with a cloth, this will ensure a smooth and even finish.
  4. Apply one coat of Feast Watson Liming White to the inside of the drawers using a paint brush. Also apply one coat of Feast Watson Liming White to the exterior of the main drawers.
  5. Let it dry for at least eight hours.
  6. Once dry, lightly sand the inside of the drawers and exterior of main drawers and clean off any dust with a cloth, to ensure a smooth and even finish.
  7. If a deeper colour is desired, apply an additional coat of Feast Watson Liming White to the inside of the drawers using a paint brush.
  8. Finish the entire piece with two coats of Feast Watson Clear Varnish, which will give your piece a silky smooth finish and protect against wear and scratches. Again, note dry times between applications and sand lightly between coats.
  9. To finish your look, cut the cowhide to fit inside the draws and fix each piece in place. Then lay the marble insert on top of the chest of drawers and fix with adhesive. Finally, screw on the brass handles.

Tip: Always test the colour on an off-cut or inconspicuous area of your piece before coating the whole piece of furniture to ensure you’re happy with the result.

Click here to find out more about bidding on this piece with all proceeds going to the Salvos Stores.

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This upcycled sideboard was originally purchased for just $5!?

We love a fabulous upcycling tale here at Interiors Addict and today’s story is no exception. Feast Watson’s Re-Love Project is back again this year offering you the chance to bid on amazing upcycled furniture by designers such as Mark Tuckey, Norsu Interiors, Aimee Tarulli and Kip & Co, with all proceeds going to the Salvos Stores.

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And while there are plenty of great pieces, one of the standouts is the decorator Kristine Franklin’s gorgeous sideboard that was rescued from landfill for just $5!?! Kristine runs a DIY decorating blog called The Painted Hive and so is quite the expert on upcycling. We caught up with her to get the skinny on the piece.

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The original $5 sideboard

“As I’ve been involved in the Re-Love Project for the previous two years, I wanted something different, as I had already transformed a wardrobe and a pair of bedside tables, and I also wanted a piece I thought would sell well. A sideboard seemed perfect!” says Kristine of her amazing sideboard conversion that is up for grabs as part of the auction.

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What a transformation!

“I selected this particular piece because it was only five dollars and also because it already had one foot in landfill! Not only could I save this large, sexy-lined, well-proportioned buffet from the tip, I thought I could completely transform it,” says Kristine of the piece. And she certainly did!

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“I know it might sound strange but major ‘trash to treasure’ makeovers are my favourite as I think they help demonstrate the potential in any old piece and inspire people to think outside the box,” says Kristine who certainly did that when creating the tribal-inspired pattern that covers the doors of the piece. “For this piece I think it all started with wanting to showcase the timber in a really striking way. Something about the long bank of doors was just asking for a spanning pattern of some sort. The tribal design is a departure from my personal style though is something that really appealed to me and it’s always fun to experiment a little with a project like this,” says Kristine.

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Kristine Franklin with her Feast Watson Relove Project piece

Check out the entire Feast Watson Re-Love Project and place your bid here.

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Get the natural grey look without sacrificing your timber

The trend for grey timber decks is more popular than ever. However, while simply leaving the timber untreated and open to the elements will achieve the grey look, you risk sacrificing the longevity and quality of your timber. So how can you get the gorgeous look without damaging your deck?

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Feast Watson’s new Water Repellent Timber & Deck Oil provides the answer. Formulated especially for exterior timber, it is a water-repellent oil with a clear, matt finish that lets the natural beauty of the timber shine through.

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What’s special about Feast Watson Water Repellent Timber & Deck Oil is that it will retain the natural colour of the timber, allowing your deck to grey naturally over time without compromising its quality and long life.

In addition to decking, it is also perfect for timber walkways, fences and pergolas and even areas around waterways, where a timber cleaner cannot be used, such as boardwalks.

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Getting the desired results with Feast Watson Water Repellent Timber & Deck Oil is simple. Apply two coats, allowing at least two hours between coats for the oil to penetrate the timber. Feast Watson also recommend maintaining the timber every six months to retain the water repellency and protection.

Feast Watson Water Repellent Timber & Deck Oil is available in a 4-litre size for $96.24.

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Steve Cordony’s guide to upcycling furniture with style

A few months ago we took part in the Feast Watson Re-Love Project, where we upcycled an old, varnish-peeling table into a work of art (I may or may not be using a bit of poetic license!). Regular readers would know all about it, as it wasn’t the smoothest of processes (read about it here). However, our piece and that of our fellow designers sold for a combined total of $6,115.58, with all proceeds donated to the Salvos Stores, and that is something to be proud of!

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Steve and his creation

One of our favourite pieces was designed by interior and event stylist Steve Cordony, who upcycled a tired, lifeless sideboard and turned it into a statement piece oozing character and charm. Below, he tells us how he did it.

Before
Before

Products

  • Feast Watson Clear Varnish in Matt
  • Feast Watson Prooftint Black Japan
  • Dulux Paint in Domino

Planning

  1. Choose a well-made item of furniture that is both structurally sound and full of potential. Make sure this is an item with an overall shape and style you love, so you can proudly display it in your home for many years to come.
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Preparation

  1. Prepare the timber surface on the top of the sideboard by carefully sanding it back to remove old paint or varnish and reveal the natural grain.
  2. Lightly sand the bottom section, sides and drawers, but be careful not to sand it all the way back.
  3. Add 10% Feast Watson Prooftint Black Japan to the first coat of Feast Watson Clear Varnish, or for greater colour intensity, add 10% to both coats.

Achieving your vision

  1. Start with the top of the sideboard. Using a brush, add Apply Feast Watson Clear Varnish with Prooftint.
  2. Let it dry for at least eight hours before applying a second coat.
  3. Tape up the top, and paint the bottom and side sections with Dulux Domino, or your chosen black paint.
  4. Let the paint dry before applying a second coat.
  5. Apply the black paint to the drawers. Again, allow to dry before applying a second coat.
  6. Once the paint and stain are both dry, replace the drawers.

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Tip: Always test the colour on an off-cut or inconspicuous area of your piece before coating the whole to ensure you’re happy.

Steve’s top upcycling tips:

  • Be methodical in the preparation. Get the right tools and mask up the areas you want/don’t want to paint.
  • Don’t be scared – you can always re-paint, re-stain or re-do!
  • Make sure the piece is solid and not too old. Ultimately you should see the potential to make it beautiful.

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Create your dream DIY project by winning a Feast Watson Re-Love kit

Over the last months, myself and seven other Feast Watson Re-Love Project designers upcycled some extremely worn items and treated them to the ultimate furniture makeover!

All the projects
All the projects (mine’s the flamingo table)

Once done, they were auctioned on eBay (which closed 18 July) and sold for a combined total of $6,115.58, with all proceeds from the auction donated to the Salvos. Feast Watson, then provided further funds to bring the total to $10,000. What a fantastic result! Great job to all.

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So, to celebrate the success of the Feast Watson Re-Love Project, we have a great giveaway on offer. If you’re feeling inspired here’s your chance to try your hand at your own DIY project, with three Feast Watson Re-Love kits up for grabs. Each kit is valued at $250 and contains a brush, painter’s tape, sand paper, stirrer, Feast Watson product to the value of $150 and a drop sheet. Enter below.

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Upcycling how-to: the retro revamp of a sideboard

Sponsored by Feast Watson

Check out this beautiful retro buffet by Alicia Parsons, isn’t it stunning? Here’s how she created it.

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Products:

  • Feast Watson Clear Varnish (Satin)
  • Feast Watson Timber Primer
  • Feast Watson Prooftint (Walnut)
  • Intergrain Woodblend (Teak/Blackwood)
  • Dulux One-Step
  • Wood glue
Before and after
Before and after

Planning:

  1. Choose a sturdy, well-made piece. Look for interesting details such as an unusual shape or distinctive hardware.

Preparation:

  1. Prepare the timber by removing anything foreign, such as drawer lining and bits of sticky tape. Also remove the glass doors and shelf.
  2. Flatten any raised veneer with wood glue and place bricks (or something heavy and flat) on top until dry.
  3. Fill any larger holes with the Woodblend putty.
  4. Use a sheet sander to smooth out the surface, firstly with a coarse grit then a fine grit. Wipe it clean.

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Achieving your vision:

  1. Apply a few coats of Feast Watson Timber Primer mixed with Prooftint, slowly building up the colour with each coat.
  2. Lightly sand and clean.
  3. Apply two coats of Feast Watson Clear Varnish (Satin) for a lustrous finish.
  4. Paint the inside centre panel with Dulux One-Step. Once dry, cut the wallpaper to size, wet it with a sprayer bottle and adhere it to the back panel and the inside of the drawers.
  5. Finally, clean the glass doors and shelf and fix back into place

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“When it comes to upcycling be patient – wait until you find a piece you fall in love with. Also look for a piece that is well made and has great character.” – Alicia Parsons

NB: Always test the colour on an off-cut or inconspicuous area of your piece prior to coating the whole to ensure you’re happy with the colour.

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out the Feast Watson Instagram.

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Get the vintage look with Feast Watson’s Crackle Lacquer

Sponsored by Feast Watson

Getting the vintage look often requires a lot of op-shop trawling, a lot of money spending and a lot of time spent transforming your furniture back to its former glory. And while that can certainly be enjoyable, let’s face it we don’t all have the time, money or most importantly, skills!

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So Feast Watson’s Crackle Lacquer is really the next best thing. A specialty finish it can give brand new but bland or just plain tired interior timber furniture a distressed, vintage feel.

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A two-step system, it’s easy to use — even for those DIY novices among us. Simply apply the Crackle Lacquer Base Coat followed by the Crackle Lacquer Top Coat and you’re done! The Crackle Lacquer Base Coat has been specially formulated to activate the top coat to crackle as it dries, so it really requires nothing from you. The Crackle Lacquer Top Coat is available in a white base, which can be tinted to many colours, so there are a magnitude of options available.

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The look also suits many trends and would be perfect for homes that have a shabby chic or coastal style. If your home has a shabby chic style, than the Crackle Lacquer look is perfect. Shabby chic is all about furniture that shows the signs of wear and tear (in a chic way of course!), so distressed, vintage-style furnishings teamed with soft, opulent, country home decor is ideal. Pair your Crackle Lacquer piece with pastels, patterns, mismatched pieces and worn textures.

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If the coastal look is more to your fancy, we recommend teaming your Crackle Lacquer furniture piece with a palette drawn from nature (think sand, shells, sea and sky). White is the colour of choice, so stick to that paint colour for your statement Crackle Lacquer piece, then add texture and interest through clean, neutral fabrics, like linens and muslins and eclectic furniture of recycled timber and vintage rattan juxtaposed against plush upholstered sofas.

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Note: Crackle Lacquer is a reactive process. Individual results will vary due to film thickness, application method, ambient temperatures and substrate. Crackle Lacquer is not recommended for high wear situations or wet areas and is not suitable as a floor paint.

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out the Feast Watson Instagram.

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Upcycling how-to: the industrial coffee table and lamp transformation

Sponsored by Feast Watson

This beautiful reclaimed pallet coffee table and tripod lamp is by Tina Vanspall of Vintage Movement. A former art dealer, Tina is the go-to girl for thrifty vintage buys and easy DIY how-to’s. Find out how she did her latest makeover:

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Products:

  • Feast Watson Liming White Stain and Varnish (Gloss finish)
  • Feast Watson Liming White Stain and Varnish tinted to Danish Dust (Satin finish)
  • Feast Watson Clear Varnish (Gloss)
  • Dulux Metal Shield Enamel in Black

Planning:

  1. Choose something in need of refreshing with a good bone structure. When working with timber finishes and wood care products consider the wood grain and how it will appear once treated. Feel free to test your products on a piece of scrap wood to begin, as this will give the best idea of the number of coats required to achieve your desired effect.
  2. Take inspiration from the kind of style you love and there will always be incentive to overcome any potential obstacles faced along the way. Rustic, modern Scandi style homes were the inspiration for this project.
Before
Before

Preparation:

The table

  1. Prepare your surface by sanding, ready for painting.
  2. Block out and protect the table top by using painter’s tape to tape around your table.
  3. Make sure all dust is removed prior to coating the furniture.

The lamp

  1. Sand the base entirely and unscrew the nuts and bolts at the top of the tripod, then remove the legs for painting.
  2. Create a template for your veneer cutouts by cutting out a rectangle with a curved half-moon edge on one side approximately two inches wide and three inches long.
  3. Cut your veneer clams/shingles.

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Achieving your vision:

The table

  1. Use Dulux Metalshield in Black (Satin) to paint your table base.
  2. Leave to dry overnight before adding a second coat and leave to completely dry for one-to-two days.
  3. To create the patterned table top, start by lime washing the timber using Feast Watson Liming White Stain and Varnish (Gloss). The number of layers depends on your timber and the effect you want to achieve but use at least three-to-five coats. I used five coats, spaced out by no less than three hours each time. You could also use Feast Watson Liming White to lime wash your table top – you may only need one or two coats of this product to reach desired effect.
  4. Once your liming layers have dried, lightly sand to enhance the milky weathered look.
  5. To create the chevron pattern you need to create a block out stencil using painter’s tape, placed at points across the table top. You can do this by eye or by measuring and taping at precise points. The easiest place to start, is to make a large crisscross across the table by taping from one corner to the other on both sides. This splits the surface into four blank triangle sections and you then need to create additional three evenly spaced graduating triangles within each of the four blank sections. To do this simply tape each section with triangles as though you are taping out a parquetry style flooring pattern. Once you have blocked out each section with taped triangles remove every other triangle starting with the first. Make sure to leave the large cross taped firmly in place. I used two-inch painter’s tape for this process.
  6. Apply Feast Watson Liming White Stain and Varnish in Danish Dust (Satin) to the blank spaces on the table. I used two coats with three-to-four hour gaps between coats.
  7. Once the Liming White in Danish Dust has dried carefully peel back the painter’s tape.
  8. To enhance the rustic look you can sand the top then finish with a coat of Feast Watson Clear Varnish (Gloss). Using a painter’s brush, apply the varnish in long even strokes in the same direction. Leave to dry for 24 hours.

The lamp

  1. Use painter’s tape to block out the surrounding timber near the hardware and apply two coats of Dulux Metalshield in black leaving five hours drying time between coats.
  2. Use Feast Watson Liming White in Danish Dust and apply two coats to the timber base.
  3. Leave at least two hours drying time between each coat.
  4. Once dry, lightly sand and scuff the timber to create a rustic look.
  5. When the legs are completely dry reassemble the tripod. The tripod is now ready to be wired by an electrician at your local lighting repair store.
  6. Choose a few pieces of the veneer off cuts in different colours. Tint a selection with a coat of Feast Watson stain leaving the rest bare. Leave to dry.

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“Find something with good bones and use quality paints, finishes, fixtures and fittings. Take your time and allow sufficient dry time between coats – the final finish will be worth the wait!” – Tina Vanspall

NB: Always test colour and stains on an off-cut or inconspicuous area of your piece prior to coating the whole to ensure you’re happy with the colour.

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out the Feast Watson Instagram.

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Our Feast Watson Re-Love Project revealed (+ all the unglamorous DIY details!)

I’ve always been well aware that patience is a virtue I do not possess. There’s a story my parents like to tell that as a toddler I used to shout at them: “a-b-c-a”. Unsurprisingly, they had no idea what I was talking about. Which most simply, would see me lose the plot! Later, they found out I was referencing The Little Mermaid and trying to say: “under the sea” (duh!), however that was found out only after many months of meltdowns.

So while my lack of patience may be slightly more in check, undertaking a DIY project saw that easily tested.

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Tasked with the job of upcycling a tired piece of furniture for the Feast Watson Re-Love Project; I had a $200 budget to find a piece, make it pretty again and then auction it off for Salvos Stores. Lack of DIY skills aside, the great cause and impressive lineup of fellow designers, such as furniture designer Mark Tuckey and interior stylist Steve Cordony, were enough to get me involved, if not a little nervous!

Before
Before

[contextly_sidebar id=”ZbksXvRDNRHNcxXfgJ8CmPoiz2AMF1Ho”]Purchasing a timber table from Gumtree, the first step was sanding it. I had never used an electric sander before, however after watching some YouTube tutorials and Jen standing anxiously beside me, I gave it ago. And it didn’t go too horribly wrong! Though with layer upon layer of varnish, it did take ages. So lucky Damo (Jen’s husband) got to spend a weekend finishing it off. Thanks!

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Damo on the tools!

Next step was staining the table top in Feast Watson Black Japan and painting the legs in Dulux Mars Metallic and Dulux Hot Calypso. We were originally after a matte black finish for the table top and hot pink and gold for the legs, but alas those colours weren’t meant to be. And so one of my many valuable DIY lessons was learnt: go with the flow!

The staining required three coats and the paint two, which obviously meant days of work were required. However, time was not on our side. What with Jen being heavily pregnant (and my workshop being her back deck) and the fact that Sydney suddenly decided to monsoon! For days.

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Dressed appropriately, of course!

So, with Jen going on maternity leave, the table (and little ol’ me) were shipped off to The Men’s Shed in Castle Hill. However, the paint and stain got lost in the process. You can’t make this stuff up, can you?! Luckily, the men at The Men’s Shed were lovely and after a trip to Bunnings to pick up new supplies I was back on track. And a couple of hours later, it was over. Phew! I’m very happy with the end result, but I think I’ll be hanging up my tool belt… at least for a little while.

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Finished piece

The table will now go up for auction on eBay — with the other seven Re-Love projects — from Wednesday 8 July to Friday 17 July. And if you’re the lucky purchaser of our table you’ll also be able to take home the beautiful flamingo table runner and matching napkins from Sparkk. They really make the table pop!

All the projects
All the projects

So get your credit card ready, and make sure you’re on eBay from 8 July!

To find out more information about my project visit Reno Addict or for inspiration for an up-cycling project you can complete at home, visit Feast Watson. 

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Create a Coastal, Hamptons and Scandi look with Feast Watson Liming White Floor Finish

Sponsored by Feast Watson

With its milky white appearance, Feast Watson Liming White Floor Finish is ideal for introducing tranquillity into a space. Perfect for creating softer looks (such as Coastal or Hamptons), it can also be the perfect base for contrasting and bold interiors (like Scandi), when paired with black accents in complementing fixtures or hard furnishings.

Dress the look: Coastal and Hamptons

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Light and breezy, with a palette drawn from nature (think sand, shells, sea and sky), it blends the outdoors and indoors perfectly. White is the hallmark colour of coastal interiors and should be accompanied by neutral colours and crisp and clean fabrics, like linens and muslins. Furniture is an eclectic mix of old and new, such as recycled timber and vintage rattan juxtaposed against plush upholstered sofas.

Dress the look: Scandinavian 

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Renowned for its pared back look, the Scandi style juxtaposes a white blank canvas with sleek black fixtures and pops of colour. With a focus on flawless craftsmanship — a timber table coupled with a beautiful set of upholstered dining chairs is a must – there is also a magnitude of layered textures (like leather, fur and linen) and pops of colour through cushions and throws.

Creating these two looks is simple with the Liming White Floor Finish. Gone are the traditional methods, where you required a direct stain and a clear top coat which would often result in yellowing over time. Now with the Liming White Floor Finish there is an easy three coat system, allowing users to choose the intensity of the colour. This clever formulation creates a beautiful finish while still allowing the natural grain of the timber to shine through.

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FEAST WATSON LIMING WHITE FLOOR FINISH combines a traditional lime stain with a professional clear polyurethane for a ‘soft milky white colour’ and protection for interior timber floors. The semi-transparent coating adds rich colour whilst allowing the grain pattern of timber to remain visible. As the formula is water based, Liming White Floor Finish will not yellow over time and you can complete your project in a single day. Apply one coat for a subtle pale colour, or multiple coats to build the opacity and whiteness. A clear top coat is not required with three coats of Liming White Floor Finish.

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out the Feast Watson Instagram.

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Our Feast Watson Re-Love Project revealed!

Since April, I’ve been busy, transforming a tired timber table into a vibrant and unique designer piece, all in the name of charity. And now, I can finally show you the finished product!

Olivia Shead
Before and after

Like with any DIY project it came with its trials and tribulations (including our publisher Jen having her baby Seb half way through the design process… how selfish!) but I can now say it’s complete and I’m extremely happy with how it turned out.

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A special thanks to Sparkk for supplying us with a beautiful flamingo table runner

My table, along with my fellow designers’ pieces (such as two beds by furniture designer Mark Tuckey and a sideboard by stylist Steve Cordony), will now go up for auction. Running from Wednesday 8 July to Friday 17 July, all proceeds go to Salvos Stores.

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All the projects

While upcycling continues to grow in popularity, it seems it hasn’t quite extended to medium and large furniture pieces, with people (myself included) choosing to throw away tired pieces rather than consider their potential. The Re-Love Project shows just how a little TLC can inject personality into second-hand furniture and give it a new lease on life. I must say it’s certainly changed my outlook on DIY!

To find out more information about the project or for inspiration for an up-cycling project you can complete at home, visit the Feast Watson website. 

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Upcycling how-to: the chair and desk with wow factor

Sponsored by Feast Watson

This makeover by Simone Barter from Style.Life.Home is pretty special, is it not?! She created it for last year’s Feast Watson Re-Love campaign, which this year I am attempting (wish me luck!) and Simone is participating in again. We can’t show you our finished products just yet, so in the meantime find out how she made this beautiful desk and chair…

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Products:

  • Feast Watson Timber Primer
  • Feast Watson Stain & Varnish Black Japan Satin
  • Dulux Super Enamel in Tango Semi Gloss
  • Dulux Super Enamel in Malay Grey Semi Gloss

Planning:

  1. Decide where the furniture item will be placed with the aim to make it work with the rest of the chosen space. In particular, this will affect the colour palette you choose.
  2. Choose a desk with a large framework to enable a large workspace. Look for smaller features such as stationery drawers for added utility. Chairs with details are great and make sure that it is also comfortable.
  3. Shop around and explore old and loved stores, you never know what you might find or what bargain you could stumble across.

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Preparation:

  1. Choose colours that will add a wow factor. I chose Feast Watson Black Japan, Malay Grey and Pop of Tango from the Dulux range for a dramatic effect.
  2. Prepare the wood by sanding back the old varnish using coarse sand paper.
  3. Use finer sandpaper to smooth the timber in preparation for the paint and stain.
  4. Make sure all dust is removed prior to coating the furniture.

Achieving your vision:

  1. Apply the Feast Watson timber primer and allow to dry.
  2. For the desk, make sure you remove all drawers before applying the first layer of Feast Watson Black Japan Stain & Varnish. Build up coats to desired colour. Allow to dry between coats.
  3. For the chair apply the Dulux Super Enamel in Tango Semi Gloss then allow to dry.
  4. Use painters tape approximately 10cm from the bottom of each chair leg, evenly wrapped all the way around each leg. Then paint the bottom section of each chair leg. Remove the painters tape when the paint is completely dry.

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“It all starts with the search,” says Simone Barter. “Shopping in some of my favourite little re-loved stores and finding pieces to re-create.”

NB: Always test colours and stains on an off-cut or inconspicuous area of your piece prior to coating the whole item to ensure you’re happy with the colour.

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out the Feast Watson Instagram.

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Create a dark and exotic timber finish with Feast Watson Black Japan Floor Finish

Sponsored by Feast Watson

There is nothing soft about the daring Feast Watson Black Japan Floor Finish, which allows consumers to achieve a dark, exotic timber finish. Black timber floors are a stunning way to give a new lease of life to any room in the home.

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Feast Watson’s brand manager, James Fisher, says these popular products will help create a stylish, on-trend space in the home. “Feast Watson Black Japan is perfect for savvy homeowners who are looking to introduce a dramatic style into their interiors. Consumers can often overlook flooring options, forgetting that something as simple as beautiful floorboards can set the tone for a room.”

The Black Japan Floor Finish also has a three coat system, allowing users to choose the intensity of the colour. Gone are the traditional methods of achieving these dramatic looks, which previously required a direct stain and a clear top coat. Feast Watson Black Japan creates a beautiful finish while still allowing the natural grain of timber to shine through.

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SURFACE PREPARATION

New or bare timber/cork
Punch exposed nails below the surface. Holes and imperfections should be filled with timber putty. Sand timber to an even, smooth surface. Vacuum and wipe to remove dust. Prepare uncoated cork tiles in accordance with the supplier’s recommendation.

Previously Coated Timber
Previously coated surfaces need to be sanded back to bare timber. Remove all sanding dust before coating.

APPLICATION

  • Stir Black Japan Floor Finish thoroughly before and during use with a flat blade stirrer, being careful not to introduce bubbles.
  • If using more than one can of the same colour to complete a job, combine both cans and stir thoroughly.
  • Test colour on an off-cut or inconspicuous area prior to coating the whole job to ensure satisfaction with colour choice.
  • Apply with a Feast Watson Floor Finish Applicator, brush or short nap mohair roller. Work along the whole length of 3 to 4 floorboards at a time, maintaining a wet edge to prevent lap marks and lay off in the direction of the grain. Take care to not introduce bubbles.
  • This is a three coat flooring system. If the desired colour is achieved in less than three coats, complete the system with a Feast Watson Floorclear as per label instructions.
  • Stronger colour can be developed with further coats of Black Japan Floor Finish. Continue applying coats by the above procedure, sanding between coats, until the desired colour is achieved.

MAINTENANCE

Regularly clean using Feast Watson Floorclean. Monitor the surface for signs of colour loss or surface defects. When floor requires an additional coat of Black Japan Floor Finish, apply as per the instructions for previously coated surfaces.

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FEAST WATSON BLACK JAPAN FLOOR FINISH is an oil based interior floor finish which combines a traditional Black Japan stain with a professional clear polyurethane for a ‘Black Japan look’ and durable protection on interior timber and parquetry floors. The semi-transparent coating adds rich colour whilst allowing the grain pattern of timber to remain visible. And with three coats of Black Japan Floor Finish, there is no need for a clear coat.

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out the Feast Watson Instagram.

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Upcycling for a cause: our Feast Watson Re-Love Project entry

Over the past month, I’ve been getting my DIY on at Interiors Addict and Reno Addict HQ. It’s involved a lot of firsts, the most frightening being that of using an electric sander! However, I can happily inform you that all body parts remain intact!

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Olivia on the tools!

However, the reason for doing this hasn’t been my want for a new job (I’ll stick to writing, thank you very much!). Rather, I, along with seven other design personalities, have been upcycling for a cause, as part of the Feast Watson Re-Love Project.

Now in its third consecutive year, the project sees a range of pre-loved timber furniture items given a new lease of life, as they are transformed into unique statement pieces. I’m upcycling a table, but that’s all I can tell you at the moment! Once the pieces are completed, each designer’s creation will be available for sale on eBay from 8 to 17 July, with all proceeds donated to the Salvos Stores.

There’s some very impressive people taking part (I’d be lying if I said I didn’t completely freak out when I found out who!) including iconic furniture designer and maker, Mark Tuckey, leading interior and event stylist, Steve Cordony and Real Living editor-in-chief, Deb Bibby!

In the lead-up to the items being available for sale you can follow each designer’s progress, or find inspiration for an upcycling project at Feast Watson’s website. Also follow our sneak peeks on our Instagram and Feast Watson’s Instagram using the hashtag #Feastwastonrelove2015.

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Upcycling how-to: an AMAZING chest of drawers transformation

Sponsored by Feast Watson

This makeover by Kristine Franklin from The Painted Hive knocked our socks off. Here’s how she did it…

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Products:

  • Feast Watson Prooftint in Teak
  • Feast Watson Prooftint Colour Reducer
  • Feast Watson Scandinavian Oil
  • Dulux Paint: Wash & Wear Flat in Black
  • Dulux Paint: Prep Lock Primer
  • Dulux Paint: Aquanamel Semi Gloss in Pastel Mint

Planning:

Choose something quite basic and generic so you can completely transform it. Finding the potential in those sometimes overlooked secondhand pieces of furniture is rewarding and cost-effective.

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Preparation:

  1. Carefully measure then cut sheets of ply into pieces of cladding
  2. Cut the feet from a length of square pine
  3. Sand the timber for a smooth finish
  4. Sand the drawer fronts and bedside table sides in preparation for painting
  5. Remove all dust.
Achieving your vision:
  1. Stain the timber. Use two coats of Feast Watson Prooftint in Teak combined 50/50 with Feast Watson Prooftint Colour Reducer.
  2. Apply one coat of Feast Watson Scandinavian Oil to seal all of the edges prior to attaching to the bedside tables.
  3. Paint the drawer fronts with one coat of Dulux Wash & Wear Flat in Black.
  4. Paint the bedside table sides with one coat of Dulux Prep Lock Primer followed by two coats of Dulux Aquanamel Semi Gloss in Pastel Mint.
  5. Attach the cladding using a combination of wood glue and screws.
  6. Complete oiling the cladding using four-five coats of Feast Watson Scandinavian Oil.
  7. Attach the handles and label holders.
  8. Line the drawers with unique patterned paper. You can use pages from an old street directory to go with the map drawer theme.

Kristine Franklin (13)

“Have a vision in mind but also be open to change,” says Kristine. “Try to see any problems that may arise during the transformative process as possibilities to be creative.”

NB: Always test colours and stains on an off-cut or inconspicuous area of your piece prior to coating the whole to ensure you’re happy with the colour.

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How to: upcycle a timber rocking chair

Sponsored by Feast Watson

In this new regular feature, Feast Watson show us how to revamp and upcycle pre-loved furniture pieces. What do you make of this cool rocking chair by Made on the Left independent designers Nicole, Rebecca and Steff?

Products required:

  • Feast Watson Prooftint traditional stain: Brown Japan
  • Feast Watson Mastertouch Wipe-On Poly in Gloss
  • Feast Watson Crackle Lacquer top coat in Opal Gleam (paint colour only, not crackle)
  • Feast Watson Proofseal

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Planning:

  1. Choose a piece of furniture that is a bit different. It should have a bit of character and offer you a challenge!
  2. Think of ways you can make the piece modern without detracting from its authenticity. Pinterest is a fantastic source if you’re stuck for inspiration.
  3. Always remember its original function, your finished product should be usable and look good!
  4. Decide on the finish and colour to make sure you achieve the look you want.

“Enjoy the process, seeing it all come together is the best part.”- Made on the Left

Preparation:

  1. Prepare the surface by sanding to remove any existing varnish.
  2. Make sure all dust is removed prior to coating the furniture.
  3. Prime the surface with Feast Watson Proofseal.

Achieving your vision:

  1. Apply Feast Watson prooftint stain in Brown Japan on the legs and head-piece using a brush.
  2. Apply Feast Watson Opal Gleam on the arms.
  3. For the varnish, using a rag, apply a few coats of Feast Watson Mastertouch Wipe-On Poly. Lightly sand in between the layers, using a fine grit sandpaper.

NB: Always test colours and stain on an off-cut or inconspicuous area of your piece prior to coating the whole area to ensure you’re happy with the colour.

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for more inspiration, check out Feast Watson on Instagram.

–Made on the Left created this chair as part of last year’s Feast Watson’s Re-Love charity project.

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Prepare your timber in time for winter with Feast Watson Wood Shield

Sponsored by Feast Watson

Feast Watson Wood Shield Oil features a combination of highly penetrating oils and resins designed to beautify and protect timber. With added water and mould resistance, Wood Shield Oil offers excellent protection for both dressed and rough-sawn timber used for exterior cladding and weatherboards, fences and gates, windows and doors and timber panelling.

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Wood Shield Oil will allow the timber to breathe naturally, reducing the tendency for it to warp and split. It dries to a flat finish which can be top-coated with Feast Watson Weatherproof Varnish for a satin or gloss finish.

Directions for use:

New timber

• Allow new timber to weather in its final position for four-to-six weeks.
• Prepare timber for coating with Feast Watson Woodclean as per the instructions.
• For best results, lightly sand the surface to remove any grain raise. Remove all sanding dust before coating.

Weathered timber

• Prepare weathered or grey timber by cleaning thoroughly with Woodclean as per the instructions.
• Sanding may be required to remove stains and restore deteriorated surfaces. Remove all sanding dust before coating.

Previously coated timber

• Timber coated with stain or oil can be coated with Wood Shield Oil after the surface has weathered. Test if the surface is ready by sprinkling water onto the timber: if the water absorbs into the timber it is suitable for coating.
If the water beads, further weathering, sanding or stripping is required.
• Painted or varnished surfaces need to be taken back to bare timber by stripping or sanding.
• Prepare timber for coating with Woodclean as per the instructions.

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APPLICATION

• Allow the timber to dry completely before applying Wood Shield Oil.
• Wood Shield Oil should be stirred thoroughly before and during application with a flat blade stirrer taking care not to introduce bubbles.
• If the job requires more than one can of oil, mix all together in one large container prior to commencing.
• Apply one coat of Wood Shield Oil using a brush, roller or spray. If applying with a roller or spray, back brush the coating to ensure even penetration. Work along three-to-four planks at a time, in the direction of the grain. Ensure edges and end grain are fully coated.
• Allow coating to soak into timber before applying additional coats. Coating does not need to fully dry before applying subsequent coats.
• Apply additional coats until the timber is fully saturated and unable to absorb more coating. A minimum of two coats is required.

MAINTENANCE

• Regularly monitor coated timber for signs of colour loss, dryness and weathering.
• If required, clean the surface using Woodclean, allow the surface to dry and recoat with coats of Wood Shield Oil until the timber is saturated.

DRYING TIME

• Touch Dry: 10 hours (Drying times are given at 25°C and 50% relative humidity. Lower temperatures or higher humidity can lead to extended drying times).
• Recoat: Wet-on-wet

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out Feast Watson on Instagram.