Vintage trunks makeover

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Toying with antiques can be a perplexing topic. With antiques being so delicate and brittle, it is easy to end up causing permanent damage to your piece while t

Steamer trunk restoration project, remove mildew odor, secure old labels and learn How to Restore an Old Steamer Trunk in a Few Simple Steps

By removing three layers of paint from the wood and metal on this trunk, it went from drab to fab!

This quick and easy vintage trunk makeover has been overdue for many years. Now it's finally cleaned up, pretty, and useful as blanket storage.

Restoring a Vintage Steamer Trunk: Trunk restoration is a combination of wood working, metal craft and leather work, so it helps to have some experience in all three fields. The hardest part of the entire project is in the preparation of the piece. Removing the old material covering …

Check out this upcycle idea to turn an old trunk into a coffee table with storage. This DIY wooden chest makeover project is perfect if you're decorating on a budget so check out the before and after photos. #diy #trunk #coffeetable

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I was given this vintage, rusted metal trunk (for free) from one of my co-workers late last summer. He had it sitting around and, knowing him, the challenge thi…

Follow this simple tutorial to make a no sew fabric lining for a trunk.

Travel Trunk -Grain Sack Stripes - Makeover - Before and After - artsychicksrule.com #chalkpaint #coco

I found this camel back trunk at an estate sale for $75. Someone had partially spray painted it silver. Very disgusting ! But the tin was in great shape and I h…

I have a love for old steamer trunks. I think I have said it before on here, but I’ll say it again. For me, it is my love of history, imagining who owned them, what they brought with them, i…

Today I'm sharing my best technique on how to paint metal furniture with a brush. No spray paint involved. Steamer Trunk Redo Before & After

Do you know what an steamer trunk is? I had no idea what a steamer trunk was until a friend gave me his trunk to refinish. Honestly, this furniture flip was a little intimidating because I didn’t want to destroy the historical elements of this vintage piece. It took a little trial and error, but I learned a few tips and tricks on making over a steamer trunk.This trunk was in bad condition when I received it. Granted, it is over 100 years old, but the bottom was about destroyed. I l…

If you've ever wondered how old that antique trunk you found at the flea market is, this guide is for you. Trunks are often passed down through generations, making it hard to determine their age by looking at them. However, there are a few ways you can tell how old a trunk is. Learn about some historical research tricks you can try to help date your antique trunk.

I bought this trunk from a junk dealer in Rimrock, Arizona. It was perfectly junky, distressed and rustic. Just what I wanted!! It served me graciously as an en…

I was given this vintage, rusted metal trunk (for free) from one of my co-workers late last summer. He had it sitting around and, knowing him, the challenge thi…