Refurbished Furniture
- Who repaired it?
i_did
- How long did the repair take?
A few hours to paint
- How much did it cost?
The paint was around €30
- How was the object repaired?
I painted the wood by using an undercoat for wood, and then for the top layer I painted the wood a beige colour
- Why did you repair the object?
I was redecorating my bedroom and my theme was dark mahogany wood, with beige and neutral wall and furniture colours. This piece of furniture no longer matched the room so I painted it so the decor would match the redecorated bedroom.
- Why do you think it is important to repair things?
The cost of painting this versus the cost and time of finding a new similar piece of furniture and purchasing
- What would be important to you to be included in a Repair Declaration for Ireland?
That it is important to repair items where possible to prevent waste
- What actions do you think could help Westmeath achieve a vibrant repair culture?
Promoting repair in Ireland and showing examples