Trash To Treasure Bar Cart Transformation!
- Lori Siegel
- Apr 29, 2023
- 2 min read
I have been looking for a bar cart for our patio, but the cost really surprised me. The prices range anywhere from $200-$600 even on Facebook Marketplace. With this realization, the bar cart was moved way down on the list of priorities.
Having already put the idea of a bar cart out of my head, one day, I passed right by one in my neighbor’s trash. Needless to say, once I realized what I saw, I did a U-turn and snapped it right up. It was not the prettiest thing, but it had potential.
I began by giving it a thorough cleaning, then using steel wool, I removed any loose paint. There were some imperfections, so I chose a matte black primer paint. The matte finish will help mask the nicks and dings.
The warped shelves were beyond repair, so I swapped them out with circular wooden discs measuring 17.9" in diameter. I then applied a whitewash finish to create the perfect background for the black and white transfer I had chosen, which had a floral pattern that seemed fitting for an outdoor bar cart.
Using the tool that comes with the transfer, I rubbed over the surface until it released. The transfer starts to look dull when it releases. If you're not sure, you can lift it up a little to see the progress. The transfer comes in sections with a grid pattern which makes it easier to line up. While I was putting on the transfer, I decided I only wanted the flowers and no words, so I painted over them with white paint.
After pressing the transfer on the top and bottom for what seemed like hours, my hand was raw. Ouch!
The finished piece! Drinks, anyone?
We are looking forward to using it this summer!
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