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!
great job!
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!
That looks so great!
I think it looks GREAT right where it's at!
Looks great. I don't like the spray Kilz either, same problem!
Looks awesome. good luck tomorrow!
Really cute - nice job on the makeover.
Great makeover! I spent my weekend spray painting furniture too:)
Another great project!! Keep 'em coming! :)
Just adorable! Looks fantastic!
I'm in love with white furniture lately. It looks fabulous!
~Mary
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Looks 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.
Very pretty! No one would guess it was a $15.oo table!
Great,I love shabby, it looks so beautiful:-)
Hugs, Biljana
hmmm...wish I lived nearby, I could use a super cute end table!
It turned out great! Thanks for joining our party!
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I love the way this table turned out! And what a find for $15! Way to go!!
Love the finished look! thats awesome. I think I need a worn table like this~
love 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 ;)
Love it!
Looks amazing, you've done a great job!
I have an idea.. keep it at my house! :-D You did a beautiful job with this piece!
Love the new color of your side table. You did a great job with the make-over, it looks so much better.
What a great makeover! That table looks fantastic! Great job! :)
i love this little table, very cute. i would love it if you shared this at my party on wednesday.
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Love your table. You have such a darling blog! I am your newest follower.
So pretty. Love the table. :)
Hi Stacy,
Followed you over from The Shabby Creek Cottage. Love your little table. I keep finding these great deals at thrift stores, buying them and then it's like, "Where am I going to put this?"
When I was visiting your blog, I ran across The Dark Side of Blogging. I too have stopped reading a few blogs because how I feel about ME when I'm done reading it. I start feel like my blog is terrible...pictures and all compared to theirs! Their house looks perfect, pictures are gorgeous, etc. etc. I love that you are REAL. My hope is that I can be real too. Thank you for puttin' it out there!
Mandy