Friday, August 30, 2013

Dining Table - Take Two!

I had previously written about finding this great table at a garage sale for FREE.... Yes. Absolutely stinkin free!  Nada, zip, nuttin! 
 
I actually had a table exactly like this about 15 years ago. So who knows, perhaps this is my old one. Regardless, lately I have found myself on the lookout for a pedestal table "just like the one I used to have"......



 
 
But wait, I'm getting a little ahead of myself.  That beauty you see above is NOT what I got for free.... No, here is what my freebie looked like.

 
 
and I don't feel as though these pictures do justice to just how utterly disgusting this table was!!!  Food caked on it, clay, play-do, paint, glitter glue, barbeque sauce (I'm guessing).... It was really, really in bad shape... No amount of cleaing and scrubbing was going to take it all off either, so I pulled out the stripper....


 
and the sander....



When I was finished, I used a Minwax stain to get a deeper, rich color on the top and painted the base in an off-white (homemade) chalk paint.  Finished the top with a few coats of polyacrylic sealer and waxed the base.... 
 
 
 

I'm ready to go shopping now for linens and tableware to make it pop!  And yes, I know I need more chairs and a nice rug, as well..... In time....

 
 
What do you think?

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67 comments:

  1. We actually have this exact table and it is still in good shape, but I was given my mother in laws that is not in great shape and I have it in the same room but the woods are different colors...I think I will use this idea to coordinate the two! ty

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    1. I'm glad you like the idea Catherine! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!!

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  2. Your table turned out beautifully. I love getting a really banged up piece and turning it into something to be proud of. I too make my own chalk paint and will never use anything else again.

    Keep up the great work!
    Crystal

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    1. Thank you so much Crystal! Your comments just made my day!!!

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  3. Wow! Who give away tables for free? Nobody in my neighborhood! Jealous I am. :)
    It looks great! Love the warm tones on the top with the paint on the bottom.
    Have a great weekend. :)
    Kelly

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  4. Beautifully done! I love the combination of the stained top and the white painted base! Great job! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!!!

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  5. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

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  6. I love what you have done.I have a table at my house that looks about like the one you redid. I wish you could come over and redo it. LOL You should come party with us and show of your creativity.
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    1. Thanks Rhonda! Yes, a lot of people have signed me up to come paint their furniture....lol

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  7. This looks great! Thanks for posting on Craft Frenzy Friday!

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  8. How great your table came out! I have one very similar to yours and have debated using AS chalk paint but can't get myself to pay the price of the paint and wax. I will look into home made chalk paint, now. Yours came out beautiful! Ana

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    1. Oh thank you so much! Definately look into homemade chalk paint as a cheaper alternative... I would love to use AS - but I can't bring myself to pay that price either - when I get such great results by mixing it up myself! Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. Your table looks fantastic! Can you give the recipe for your home made chalk paint please? Your results are as good as anything I've seen by AS!!

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  10. Brilliant! I absolutely love the idea. How do you make organizing look so cute?! news

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  14. This looks great! Thanks for posting on Craft Frenzy Friday!revistaneon

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