How to make a wet bar

Introduction

Prepare the piece

Remove wet bar hardware. Lightly sand and remove sanding dust with a box brush. Use a tack cloth to make sure all the leftover grit is picked up.

Step 1

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Mix and apply the paint.

Mix black gesso (a thick, water-based primer used to prepare canvases for painting with acrylic-type paints, which remains flexible when dry) with a bit of green (gesso is a fancy primer). Apply green paint (this may require two coats).

Step 2

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Add the templates

Stencil on Victorian-style stencils ready with the black gesso and a stippling brush (the gesso has a velvety finish); place the templates together to create a wallpaper effect.

Step 3

Varnish and finish the piece.

After the paint has completely dried, varnish with a high-gloss water-based varnish to protect the stencil and give it a modern lacquer look. Replace hardware.