In this week's Upnorthlive ReVibe, we're teaching you to ReVibe an old refrigerator or floor to create a retro room.
TRAVERSE CITY -- In this week's Upnorthlive ReVibe, we're teaching you to ReVibe an old refrigerator or floor to create a retro room.
Denine Dingeman, designer at Charitable Resale, shares her inspiration and teaches you to affordably style with ease! She's teaming up with Dan Brady, "tricks-of-the-trade" painter at Dan Brady Painting and Wood Restoration. He brings you time-saving tricks and products that are easy to find and use.
Four Steps to ReVibe a retro refrigerator:
1. Confirm the refrigerator is functional and "solid:" Elements, mechanical and electrical parts should be in great shape and clean. Also realize that older appliances aren't always the most energy-saving choice, however their charm automatically will ReVibe any kitchen into a classic hangout with personality!
2. Clean: Use a household cleaner/degreaser to thoroughly clean interior and exterior surfaces.
"If you want to go all-out retro and can't wait to WOW your friends, you've got to take the simple steps to clean and prep your new/old fridge," said Dan. "Clean it first will a household cleaner or degreaser. Scuff the surface with a medium grit sanding sponge, then apply Breakthrough coating from Northwood paint with a fine finish roller."
3. Scuff the surface: Use a medium grit sanding sponge to prepare exterior surfaces for paint.
4. Paint: Apply breakthrough coating from Northwood paint with a fine finish roller also found at Northwood Paint or your favorite paint supply store.
"If you don't want to ReVibe a retro refrigerator, but you've got a tired and ugly linoleum floor, don't be afraid to paint it," said Denine. "Use Frogtape to create a block grid, and paint a black and white checkerboard for classic retro feel. Stores like Northwood Paint & Supply will help you assemble the supplies you'll need, and you'll get great cost savings from the alternative of replacing the floor."
Stop by Charitable Resale or Dan Brady Painting and Wood Restoration for more tips!
Need some paint? Call 231-947-8522, or stop by Northwood Paint & Supply in Traverse City.
Need some Frogtape?
