DIY furniture flipping can be simple with projects like Jane Depgen's IKEA MALM hack, which beautifies the piece using checkered contact paper. This hack is approachable for those without power tools and offers a natural wood aesthetic. Jane's method is ideal for students looking for reversible upgrades to dorm furniture. Key tips include removing drawers during the project and utilizing gravity to help with glue application, resulting in an elegant, textured finish at a low cost of around $30.
This IKEA MALM hack by Jane Depgen is a simple, no-tool solution that enhances natural wood aesthetics with a stylish checkered contact paper design.
The checkered contact paper project on the MALM took Jane about 45 minutes to arrange, but the drying time for the glue was the most time-consuming part.
Ideal for students, this hack can easily be reversed using Command strips, making it perfect for temporary dorm furniture upgrades.
Following Jane's advice on positioning the drawers correctly while gluing can ensure a successful and aesthetically pleasing finish, letting gravity enhance the process.
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