Showing posts with label Interior. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Interior. Show all posts

Monday, May 17, 2010

Cabinet Prep Primer

Step #1
On a sunny day, remove all cabinet doors and drawers.
Place on sawhorses in a well ventilated area.
Enjoy the Sunshine. Ahhhhhhhhhhh.

Step #2
Remove all cabinet hardware - hinges, handles, door closers, etc.
Place in freezer bags and mark WELL.
Store in a safe place.
A place you will be able to remember a month from now.
Pat self on back for being *so* organized.
A month from now you will be so happy with your organized self.

Step #3
Sand, Sand, Sand.
Depending on your grease / filth / goober level...
Start sanding with a lower grit sandpaper.
Not so low that you gouge the wood. 
Generally speaking - a 60 grit is TOO low, and a 240 is too high.
In my world anyway.
Somewhere between the two is a good starting point.
Then move up to a higher grit.
Sand, Sand, Sand.
You should end up with wood that is very smooth to the touch.
Don't forget to enjoy the sunshine.
Ahhhhhhhhhh.

Step #4
You are now completely covered in dust.
Remember - your skin is your largest organ.
Go take a shower.
Be happy knowing you are now ready for the next stage:
Applying Shellac.

To Be Continued...

Monday, May 3, 2010

The Fabrics...

The curtain fabric design is called "Malibu Palm" and is by Waverly fabrics.  It looks like old Bark Cloth with a really bumpy type of thicker weave and a tropical design.  They are fully lined, and have the manditory (in my world anyway) fringe at the bottom in gold.
A Close Up to show the texture and weave...
All I needed to do was find co-ordinating fabrics for the seating and bed....
(which do not even exist yet).

~ So ~
I'm thinking this ribbed chocolate upholstery fabric:
With this raspberry textured (and very retro looking) looped chenielle. 
It literally made my heart beat faster. Yes, I am in love with this fabric.
It is official.
                                                        
                                                          

Sunday, May 2, 2010

The First Day Home

The 1964 Shasta Travel Trailer
Here she is. The newest addition to the family.
I will admit - She has very good bones.
The aluminum skin is in overall really good condition.

The Love Shack?
Really?
Tin roof NOT rusted! That's gotta go...
Interior / Kitchen
Interior to Rear
The Shasta Magazine Rack

The Astral Refrigerator and rear bed. 
Mattress goes to the dump.



The ONE dinette seat.  The other one is missing.  I wonder why....oh well.

The cabinet handles are really cool chevron shaped and are original to the Shasta.