My husband and I are DIYers. We love to save money doing things ourselves (when our skill set allows). In our new home I was going to need a new kitchen table since our current set up was too big. I began looking all over the place in stores for the "right" thing at the RIGHT price! I was coming up empty. Finally I knew what I needed to do... find one on Craigslist. After much looking I found THIS!
Oh I know what you're thinking... ummm... it's in pretty bad shape. But I just knew we could make something of it! The college guy who was selling it reduced his price to $35 and I jumped on it! My plan was to paint the bottom and restain the top and find some great chairs somewhere that would coordinate.
Here's how it turned out!!
Oh I love it!! I ordered the chairs online after another LONG search for the "right" ones. I have to give major props to my husband because other than me using the sander a few times he did ALL of this redo himself. He's such a good man! He did three passes with the sander using 60 grit, 110 grit & 220 grit paper. I picked out a stain that would as closely match the chair seats as possible (I still should have gone darker).
By the way...these are HIS man hands. Haha.
I think he did 3 coats of stain. (again...should have picked the darker stain).
All that was left was to paint the side apron and the pedestal base. I had the paint color matched to the chairs so that it all coordinated.
Ignore my blank wall... just moved in Saturday. LOADS of decorating to do!
Are there any other DIYers who have turned worn out furniture into your treasure? I'd love to see it! I need some inspiration for a secretary hutch that needs a facelift. Link up!!
Linked Here:
Chic on a Shoestring Budget
Miss Mustard Seed
Fingerprints on the Fridge
Finding Fabulous
The Shabby Nest
Lovin' your table. Lovin' college kids that sell stuff cheap! Great job. Finding chairs are the hardest thing. Love yours. Lori
ReplyDeleteI wish I did have something to share.. just spray paint projects lol
ReplyDeletethat looks amazing!!!
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Came across your blog from Frou Frugal link up. Your table looks fantastic! I love finding posts like this, they motivate me to get some work done around my own place!
ReplyDeleteI have the very same table(free) and I painted it the same way. LOVE IT! Good job!
ReplyDeleteYou did a very nice job on this!!! I love repainting/finishing furniture!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper LOVE it! I love how the carved detail stands out on the apron after it was painted! I am a Craig's List gal too. Gotten several pieces there!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! I love craigslist. :)
ReplyDeletethis turned out so pretty. I am a total craigslist'aholic!!! lol check out my blog and you will see all my "redos". Great job!!!
ReplyDeletehow beautful! I have a table and chairs that I want to paint as well. All you bloggers keep inspiring me. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNew to your blog-love what you did to the table!!
ReplyDeleteI have the same table! My table was given to us several years ago and is also in bad shape. I bought the same Walnut stain..haha..months ago but never used it. Your table looks great. I am almost ready to redo ours. I think I am going to use black in place of white. Stop by my blog if you get a chance :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE it!! After painted it looks more chic. I have to paint my table like yours. It's a great idea!
ReplyDeleteDo you have to put anything over the stain on the bottom of the table before you paint it? Just curious. Thinking about redoing my kitchen table as well. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWe didn't do anything but use the liquid stain stripper (it goes on with a paint brush and then you wipe off). It's been almost a year and the paint is holding up well on the areas that aren't hit by the chairs. Since the table has claw feet the tips of the claw are a little worn since our chair legs hit them sometimes. Good luck on your project! :)
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