#Turn piano into bar how to#

Our piano also had decorative pieces so we used a few small craft brushes leftover from another DIY.

#Turn piano into bar how to#

We opted for a clear matte finish, however if you need something more durable, you could also go with a gloss.ДЁ // Angle brushes for the paint ( here). How to repurpose a piano into a bar Remove all the large panels Cutting the Piano strings Removing the harp in the piano Covering the base inside Restore.

An old wood piano can be converted into computer desk, bookshelves, library shelf, piano-bar or interesting workbench. If youвЂ™re painting a light color, or the piano has stains or residue on it, priming first will ensure the chalk paint applies better.Д§ // Wax finish ( here). You can redesign and turn it into a whole new object with a new meaning. Note: We did not prime our piano because we were painting it a dark color and it was in good condition. We picked up BEHRвЂ™s new Chalk Decorative Paint ( here) which can be custom-dyed to more than 200 colors (ours is Classic Noir). Both were cut to size to fit our piano, so itвЂ™s useful to determine what you need for shelves first.Д¦ // Chalk paint. The 2Г—4 was cut for shelf braces, and the 1Г—6 was used for the shelf itself. I love these sanding blocks to make the process easier.ДҐ // Wood for shelves. Start with a medium grit for any places you had to apply wood filler, then swap to a fine grit to get a smooth painting surface. These also work great for applying the wax.ДЈ // Wood filler ( here) to fill any gaps or gashes in the piano.Д¤ // Sand paper and sanding blocks.

You can go with other styles, however note you may be biting off more carpentry.Дў // Microfiber rags ( here) to wipe down the piano and clear it of any grime or dirt before starting, and to wipe down the piano again before painting. We also looked for pianos that already had fliptops and a compartment concealing the lower chambers to avoid building doors. You want to pick an upright for more storage, and ideally one that is 14вЂќ or more in depth on top.