Coffee Table Makeover



I almost forgot to take a photo of this little guy.  I was in a hurry last week to finish some projects to fill some empty spaces at our antique booths.  I know you have all seen similar tables at thrift stores, or garage sales and I want to share with you how I refreshened this piece to give it a new life.

I did a wax resist on the cleaned wood finish.  There were areas that were not perfect and some of the finish had worn off over the years.  I left those as is, as I thought distressing those ares could lead to a very aged look.  I used Versailles, one of my very favorite Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colors and brushed it completely over the table.  Some areas I painted with a heavier coat than others, but basically one coat looked like it would do what I wanted.  I then enlarged a great graphic from The Graphics Fairy website. 
This is a very beautiful piece of typography with a lot of detail and flourishes.  I enlarged it, and transferred it to the table top.  It is approximately 2 feet by three feet at this point.  I then hand painted the entire graphic.  I used a very fine triple 0 liner brush and Lumiere paint in a pewter color.  I love this color as it is not as harsh as a black but dark enough.  It seems to go well with every color I like to use, and the consistency is ink like.  I do thin it a little as I paint, but try not to make it too watery.
 
After the paint dried overnight, I did go back and with a sanding block gave the edges and legs a  distressing.  I also went over the entire table top with more emphasis on sanding the edges. 
 
I then put a finishing coat of Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint Furniture Wax when gives it a soft sheen and a moisture resistant finish.  You can find the wax at www.theblueheronstudio.com.
 
Voila!
 
The Finished Table
 
 
Close up of the Lettering!






Comments

  1. So pretty! Just the right amount of distressing and not overdone with the graphic. New follower here!

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  2. Thanks for sharing!
    Beautifully done! I have a little table waiting for a makeover-thanks for the tips-

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  3. You are so welcome. Hope you enjoy your makeover!

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  4. Gorgeous! Love the graphic - I am looking forward to trying Miss Mustard Seed paint soon - I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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