I love things that look old and worn and furniture is no exception. I got this table online for $15.00. I loved the classic lines. It had some water damage and scratches on the top. This before picture actually makes it look better than it really looked.
The places that had water damaged were raised. I needed to sand down the top so it would be smooth.
The next thing I did was prime it. I decided to try Kilz
Odorless primer in a spray can. I did NOT like it. It was a weird consistency and it spit out the primer instead of it coming out nice and smooth. I recommend sticking with the original formula in either the can or spray.
I don't have a picture of it all painted without it sanded down. But I am sure you can use your imagination :)
I used a fine grit sandpaper to distress the table. Either a 150 or 220 grit would work. You are trying to speed up the aging process so think about how it would have naturally been worn down. A flat surface like a table would have worn corners, edges, and legs.
I love this table! I am not sure where I am going to put it :) My house is wall to wall furniture already! I might have to find it a good home.
it is beautiful!
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I have that exact table! I've been looking for a nice project to re-do it! I LOVE the look of your distressed one. I think I'll have to give it a go :) We even bought a brand spankin' new can of Kilz paint just this past week. Thanks fr the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so great!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks GREAT right where it's at!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I don't like the spray Kilz either, same problem!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome. good luck tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteReally cute - nice job on the makeover.
ReplyDeleteGreat makeover! I spent my weekend spray painting furniture too:)
ReplyDeleteAnother great project!! Keep 'em coming! :)
ReplyDeleteJust adorable! Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with white furniture lately. It looks fabulous!
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ReplyDeleteLooks great! I'm definitely going to keep my eyes open for a cute side table now and thanks for the hint about the spray paint.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! No one would guess it was a $15.oo table!
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hmmm...wish I lived nearby, I could use a super cute end table!
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ReplyDeleteI love the way this table turned out! And what a find for $15! Way to go!!
ReplyDeleteLove the finished look! thats awesome. I think I need a worn table like this~
ReplyDeletelove it! the before was pretty sad! but girl, you put that housewife touch on it and BAM!
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Love it!! I have a hard time seeing a piece of furniture's potential!!! Love this though. I need to do this with some stuff. I'm putting it in my Craft Crap I Probably Can't Do folder ;)
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing, you've done a great job!
ReplyDeleteI have an idea.. keep it at my house! :-D You did a beautiful job with this piece!
ReplyDeleteLove the new color of your side table. You did a great job with the make-over, it looks so much better.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great makeover! That table looks fantastic! Great job! :)
ReplyDeletei love this little table, very cute. i would love it if you shared this at my party on wednesday.
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ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Love the table. :)
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