First-Aid Cabinet

If you have a couple of hours to spare, an old glazed cabinet can be turned into a retro bathroom centrepiece with spray paints. It's quick and easy to shade the cabinet's windows with Glass Frosting, keeping the contents private. You can adapt this recycled furniture design to suit your own bathroom by masking other simple shapes on the front of the cabinet.

 

You'll need

Glazed wall-mounted cupboard
Sandpaper
Masking tape
Newspaper
Tassel (available from DIY stores)

Glass Frosting Spray

Satin Super Rustic Blue

Cupboard Colours in White

 

Hints & tips

"It is very important to make sure the glass clean, dry and free from grease before spraying."

You can spray a cabinet with spray paint
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CUPBOARD COLOURS (NEW)   GLASS FROSTING    
 
Step by step guide
Step Number1
Cabinet Step 1

Lightly sand the cabinet to remove any flaking paint or varnish, then clean away any dust with a damp cloth.

 
Step Number2
Cabinet Step 2

When the cabinet is dry, use masking tape on the glazed doors to create your design. Wherever there is tape, the glass will remain clear - we made a border around the perimeter of the glass and the two crosses in the centre.

 
Step Number3

Spray the glass lightly with Glass Frosting and allow to dry.

 
Step Number4
FA Cabinet step 4

Cover the dry glass panels with newspaper and masking tape, mask off any handles or key mountings.

 
Step Number5
First aid cabinet step 5

Spray the inside of the cupboard with Satin Super Rustic Blue, and the outside with Cupboard Colours White. Remove the tape and newspaper when dry.

 
Step Number6

Tie a tassel to the key for a finishing touch.

 
Step Number7

Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Plasti-kote spray paint cans.