Check Out How These Homeowners Transformed Their Old Electric Fans
They look brand new!
Got an old electric fan that still works? Before you splurge for a new one, you might want to consider giving that matibay fan a much-needed makeover!
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For inspiration, check out how these homeowners transformed their dusty, rusty electric fans:
A minimalist makeover for a 10-year-old wall fan
With only two cans of spray paint, IT professor and Youtuber Keith Rivera was able to transform his decade-old fan into an all-white piece, which now suits his minimalist space. The best part is it looks brand new!
According to Keith, he only spent around P220 for the DIY project. “[I want to avoid] spending on new stuff,” he told Real Living.
BEFORE
In one of his Youtube entries, the homeowner demonstrates how he repainted his fan. To achieve a smooth finish, the key is to allow each (light!) coat to set for five minutes. When disassembling the electric appliance, Keith also recommends “marking the screws you removed” so you won’t have a hard time putting everything back together.
AFTER
Watch his full tutorial below:
This isn't the first time Keith transformed an old fan! Check out another one of his DIY projects:
A rusty black fan turned into a chic home appliance
“I want my entire living room to look ‘Instagrammable’, and I always thought my stand fan was an eyesore,” shares homeowner Joan Zanoria. “I saw an imported fan with a gold finish but it was too expensive, so I thought of spray painting my existing fan. It worked!”
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AFTER
How gorgeous is this rose gold-painted electric fan?
In case you're wondering, Joan used Pylox’s Lazer Spray Paint in the shade rose gold. She got it from The Metro Department Store!
A rustic-inspired makeover for a regular stand fan
Instead of using spray paint, homeowner Marycris Malabanan covered her fan with a self-adhesive wood-like wallpaper to give it a new look!
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BEFORE
According to Marycris, the wallpaper only costs P145. “Meron [‘yan] sa Shopee,” she shares. “Just be sure to clean the fan bago mo idikit ‘yung wallpaper.”
AFTER
Have you recently spruced up your room or renovated your home? We'd definitely love to see the result! Send clear photos (with your full name, city address, and accompanying kuwento) to [email protected], and we may just feature your DIY project!
