The "before" is a somewhat dreary table, not in bad shape, but dusty and neglected. It had a laminate top so I painted w zinzer primer as a 1st coat, then 2 coats of homemade chalk paint , sanding and distressing.
This one was a quick weekend project.
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| I like the layered paint look on the edges. |
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| My supervisor approves. |
We hit a number of thrift stores looking for end tables, but no luck. I got an idea of what she was looking for though and the following weekend I found a $15 solid wood end table at an estate sale. I liked the front detail and I loved the legs.
I sent her a few pictures, got a thumbs up, and started cleaning it up. This table was very dusty and a little grimey so I washed w TSP first, then painted w homemade chalk paint , sanded and distressed.
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| I sprayed the cute hardware black. |
I love this little table.
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| I waxed both w Fiddes and Sons wax. Super smooth finish! |
I have been wanting to try lining a drawer, so I used some fabric I had and put it on w modge podge. I painted a few coats and sanded it in the morning. It is super cute. I wish I had wrapped the fabric over the drawer and on the outside of the drawer as well. Maybe next time.
2 Cute little tables for my daughters new apartment, both from local estate sales.
Things I learned from these tables:
- Reusing existing hardware is always good. It keeps cost down.
- I love Fiddes and Sons wax
- I need some practice w drawer-lining/modge podge!
- Shopping/thrifting/furniture rehab is always more fun when you are with someone special :)
