Today for the 2nd edition of Second on the 2nd I’d like to share with you a transformation that makes me happy each and everyday.
Original post from January 21, 2012 slightly tweaked to include updates:
So we have this old 20+ yr old fridge that just keeps humming along mechanically but cosmetically it was getting really nasty looking.
I used to keep papers, magnets and comics on it to cover as much as possible.
It was rusting from underneath the finish on the doors. I’m guessing that it was a manufacturing issue since the rest of it isn’t rusting at all.
I sanded all the rust and painted over it with Rustoleum paint.
I decided on dictionary pages to cover the fridge. My thought was…it’s got to be better than the way it looked before.
And in my opinion, it totally is!! I still need to put a couple coats of sealer on top so I can wipe it down as needed. I picked up the Golden polymer medium I used as glue in the recycle center reuse room for FREE!! Just two cheap foam brushes were purchased for this facelift.
Yes, I know we’ll eventually have to replace this beast but until then it’s definitely a conversation piece in my kitchen!!
In addition, I covered our recycling cabinet in the same manner. 
All I have left is a pantry cupboard on the other side of the kitchen to give the same treatment.
Fast, fun and frugal…nothing but good F words for this project.
Great job, Halle! This has got to be one of the most original face lifts I have ever seen!
What a fantastic way to give your fridge a facelift!! And the cupboard too 😀
I enjoyed your F words, lol 😀
super cool idea..looks amazing!
I’ve never painted a fridge, but I’ve seen it done. Yours is perfect!
Very, very clever and creative. It turned out amazing and I like the idea that you also used the same thing on other surfaces to tie it all in.
Thanks for sharing
Was it that long ago already!
So enjoyed seeing your altered fridge transformation again Halle.
It really IS super!
Happy March…
oxo
That is unique and just plain AWESOME! Way to go, Halle.
Wow! A designer fridge!! Great idea to match your recycling cabinet too!
now that´s unique! and you could use it as your canvas, if you like…
Clever you! You may not want to replace it now.
Darla
Great job. Love this idea.