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
9 comments:
Great job! I love yellow and I think it's a great statement piece!
I 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.
Christy
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!
the yellow color somehow totally highlights the interesting leg detail. great!
Yes definitely...that is one of my favorite features so I'm glad it is being highlighted!
I wouldn't have thought to chose yellow, either, but it totally works for this table... it looks great!
Hi 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 :)
Hugs, Tanya
Thanks Cynthia - I'm really happy with how it turned out!
Thanks Tanya!! Love your link party and I'm now following Shabby Creek!
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