Side Table Makeover 1-2-3
Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great week-end. I did some garage saling on Friday and laid pretty low on Saturday. Went out to dinner with friends to celebrate my sweet husband’s birthday. Then we enjoyed another birthday meal earlier today with the kids at Samurai, a Japanese hibachi place. Lucky guy. Tomorrow I’ll share Friday’s finds with you, but today I’ve got a simple furniture makeover for you.
I’ve already brought it up to my booth, priced at $38.00.
I bought it not too long ago at a garage sale where the sellers had it marked $5.00. When I asked could they do any better, they replied $3.50. Sold! Dating to about the 1930s or 40s, it’s very light-weight and not particularly attractive. It sorely needed some DIY love and I knew just how I wanted to handle it.
My 1-2-3 approach was spray paint, distressing, and wax. The paint really brought out the scalloped, pie-crust-type edging, especially when distressed.
I went with Rust-Oleum’s 2X in Fossil, with a satin finish. It needed only one coat, followed by several spritzes to cover areas I hadn’t sprayed heavily enough the first time.
The next day I distressed all the high points with a sanding sponge.
I followed the distressing up with a coat of Minwax paste wax, buffed it, and the project was done. Easy as 1-2-3. (Be sure to wipe off any dust created while sanding, prior to applying the wax.)
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Your side table turned out beautifully. I would never have guessed you used spray paint.
Hello Diana,
So nice to meet you on my blog. I'm glad that you are a follower of Donna's. She inspires me to keep hunting for more treasures. I love your table and I usually don't use spray paint but I think the table turned out great. I'm sure the wax helps give it a nice patina. I might have to look at spray paint in a new light! I signed up for your blog with email. I look forward to reading your posts.
hugs,
Sissie
Great job, Diana. I love your simplistic approach to projects and making things look so good. Happy Birthday to your hubby. And when I read the first line, I had to do a double take. My eyes interpreted it as "garbage saling", lol. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference, right??
Rita
Your table turned out great!
Very pretty, Diana…and I love how you styled it, too!
Love that table. I'm looking for something like that for my Mom and wish I could fine one for $3.50…great bargain.
Linda
Gorgeous table Diana!
Looks perfect! Have you tried the spray chalk paint by Krylon yet?
Your table looks great!
Fossil is one of my favorite colors. Great job on distressing the scalloped edges. I was going to ask what AnnMarie did – have you tried Krylon Chalky Finish in a spray can? I painted all weekend with it. Love it. Pinning and sharing the table.
Great paint job! The table looks somewhat like end tables my parents had when I was growing up. Looks much better now!
xoKathleen
I think it does look very nice!
What a beautiful piece!
Well done, wow – I love it! I have the perfect spot for it too! : – )
I love how your sweet little table turned out. It's so lovely.
I love that paint color, so much better now. I'm sure it's not going to last long in your booth at just $38. Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.
I just love everything you do! thanks for sharing the table makeover at my new party I recently co hosted Dream Create and Inspire
Hugs
Maria
Love this table – and isn't that spray paint the best?? Are you still in NY? I am in the Syracuse area! I am sure this table will sell quickly, especially at that price, it's a steal!! Well done.
What a cute table…love the makeover!!
Love it and the color is perfect! Thank you for sharing at Share it One More Time.. Tammy
I love how it turned out Diana! I bet it sells quickly at that price. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Hello Diana, Such a pretty upcycle & great price ~ well done! Blessings, Cecilia
Hello Diana, Such a pretty upcycle & great price ~ well done! Blessings, Cecilia