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    Shabby Chic Cream Side Table

    By Stacy 31 Comments

    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.

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    Filed Under: DIY & Tutorials, Furniture, Painting Tagged With: cream side table, paint, primer, shabby chic, side table, spray paint, spray primer 31 Comments

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    1. Jenni

      February 15, 2011 at 1:51 am

      it is beautiful!

      great job!

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    2. ♥Cait

      February 15, 2011 at 2:16 am

      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!

      Reply
    3. Handy Man, Crafty Woman

      February 15, 2011 at 2:47 am

      That looks so great!

      Reply
    4. Beth Eaton

      February 15, 2011 at 4:10 am

      I think it looks GREAT right where it's at!

      Reply
    5. Mrs.B

      February 15, 2011 at 4:56 am

      Looks great. I don't like the spray Kilz either, same problem!

      Reply
    6. Vanessa@Lovin-Life

      February 15, 2011 at 6:33 am

      Looks awesome. good luck tomorrow!

      Reply
    7. Andrea

      February 15, 2011 at 7:45 am

      Really cute - nice job on the makeover.

      Reply
    8. Kelli @ RTSM

      February 15, 2011 at 4:15 pm

      Great makeover! I spent my weekend spray painting furniture too:)

      Reply
    9. Amy of WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie

      February 16, 2011 at 3:26 am

      Another great project!! Keep 'em coming! :)

      Reply
    10. Kim @ Second Time Furniture

      February 16, 2011 at 8:27 am

      Just adorable! Looks fantastic!

      Reply
    11. The Crafty Gals

      February 16, 2011 at 5:03 pm

      I'm in love with white furniture lately. It looks fabulous!
      ~Mary

      Reply
    12. haleynicole

      February 16, 2011 at 8:26 pm

      hey i found your blog through Tatortots and Jello, i'm now officially following you but i wanted to let you know i've been "stalking" your blog for a while now =) i just love it!

      Reply
    13. Brooke

      February 16, 2011 at 9:22 pm

      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.

      Reply
    14. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage

      February 17, 2011 at 4:05 am

      Very pretty! No one would guess it was a $15.oo table!

      Reply
    15. Biljana

      February 17, 2011 at 2:50 pm

      Great,I love shabby, it looks so beautiful:-)
      Hugs, Biljana

      Reply
    16. Coupon Clippin' Mommy

      February 17, 2011 at 8:48 pm

      hmmm...wish I lived nearby, I could use a super cute end table!

      Reply
    17. Emily {WhipperBerry}

      February 18, 2011 at 4:20 pm

      It turned out great! Thanks for joining our party!

      Reply
    18. Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com}

      February 18, 2011 at 4:35 pm

      This is so beautiful!!! Please come join us at the Project Party here: http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/02/project-party-weekend-make-your-blog.html

      Reply
    19. Allison

      February 18, 2011 at 7:03 pm

      I love the way this table turned out! And what a find for $15! Way to go!!

      Reply
    20. Morgan, Kayla & Baby Bump

      February 18, 2011 at 8:17 pm

      Love the finished look! thats awesome. I think I need a worn table like this~

      Reply
    21. Donna @ pintedfresh.blogspot.com

      February 18, 2011 at 11:52 pm

      love it! the before was pretty sad! but girl, you put that housewife touch on it and BAM!
      come visit me, and consider following! Found you at Finding Fabulous...

      http://paintedfresh.blogspot.com

      Reply
    22. Katie

      February 19, 2011 at 1:08 am

      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 ;)

      Reply
    23. Blissful Craziness

      February 19, 2011 at 5:20 am

      Love it!

      Reply
    24. Amanda

      February 19, 2011 at 12:39 pm

      Looks amazing, you've done a great job!

      Reply
    25. LouAnne

      February 19, 2011 at 2:11 pm

      I have an idea.. keep it at my house! :-D You did a beautiful job with this piece!

      Reply
    26. abeachcottage

      February 19, 2011 at 3:23 pm

      Love the new color of your side table. You did a great job with the make-over, it looks so much better.

      Reply
    27. M* {Daydream Believers}

      February 19, 2011 at 5:20 pm

      What a great makeover! That table looks fantastic! Great job! :)

      Reply
    28. Tammy

      February 20, 2011 at 5:38 am

      i love this little table, very cute. i would love it if you shared this at my party on wednesday.

      http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    29. Emily

      February 22, 2011 at 6:27 am

      Love your table. You have such a darling blog! I am your newest follower.

      Reply
    30. Skrappenton

      March 12, 2011 at 8:36 pm

      So pretty. Love the table. :)

      Reply
    31. Mandy

      September 01, 2011 at 10:02 pm

      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

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