Several months ago I was asked by a co-worker to refinish a side table for her...which was super exciting!! The table she wanted refinished was in great condition and had great lines to it. It just needed a fresh coat of paint (the red was done with spray paint).
The first thing I did was sand the entire piece and fill in any holes/dents.
Then I primed the piece - I wanted to make sure the red wouldn't show through.
I chose a goldish yellow paint for the table based on inspiration photos the client sent me.
I got the paint for free from ACE Hardware
After painting the piece yellow I sanded the edges to add a distressed look.
I then covered the table in a brown glaze to give it a more distressed look.
The last step to this project was a polycrylic - it gives the piece a professional look.
I love how the table turned out!!!
I would have never chosen yellow on my own but I think it looks great and I'm already using the remainder of the paint for some other projects I'm working on.
~Julia
Great job! I love yellow and I think it's a great statement piece!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! You did a fabulous job! I think I might have project for you to do for me!! I just don't want to do it. Next time I'm in Atlanta, I'll give y'all a shout and bring what I've got: 1 small 3-tiered side table & 1 large old window. They need a new paint job. & I just can't decide what I want to do w it yet.
ReplyDeleteChristy
I'm flattered you want me to paint some pieces for your but gettting them to nashville might be a struggle...wish we lived closer to each other :) Have you thought of using chalk paint for the pieces - that way you wouldn't have to sand or prime them. It would save you a ton of time!
ReplyDeletethe yellow color somehow totally highlights the interesting leg detail. great!
ReplyDeleteYes definitely...that is one of my favorite features so I'm glad it is being highlighted!
DeleteI wouldn't have thought to chose yellow, either, but it totally works for this table... it looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cynthia - I'm really happy with how it turned out!
DeleteHi there! Here from the Shabby Creek party, I love your table redo. That color is amazing, good choice!! Now following, would love for you to visit and follow me too :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tanya
Thanks Tanya!! Love your link party and I'm now following Shabby Creek!
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