Another table? Yep.
This one was for FREE though and I didn't even have to move it...because the previous owners left it (and 4 adorable chairs...more about that later).
See that streak? I don't know what it is, but that streak will haunt me (continue reading)
I don't know why this picture is sideways, but look at those pretty legs!
So sanded it down well (or so I thought)...
...and primed...wait, what? that "streak" is now BRIGHT red.
and the sides
I'm stubborn so I wasted time painting with ANOTHER coat of primer...
Still red. Ugh.
So I tried sanding it down really hard and it took forever just to get a 2"x2" part sanded well enough and I decided it wasn't worth it.
PLAN B: Buy MDF and 1x4" to make a new table top.
This was my first time using a circular saw...it was kind of terrifying. So I made a frame and gorilla glued it on (after sanding first, of course)
Primed and painted it white (using Valspar Latex Enamel in Gloss White) and I reattached the original pieces of wood the legs screwed into.
Voila! (Ignore the random towel, flip flops, and lunch box in my floor)
Isn't she pretty? I can't wait until the chairs are done!
Dang it! When did that happen?
Here's a little preview of what the chairs looked like BEFORE.
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Looks great. The legs really are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty table! Love your determination to make it work- great job! Thanks for linking up to Gettin' Krafty With It!
ReplyDeleteThis is a major difference. It is now like a breath of fresh air.
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Sena
What an improvement! :) It looks great.
ReplyDeleteTnx so much for linking this up at my party this weekend! :D
Ha!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
I have a Duncan Phyfe table like this, too!
The top of my table needs work just like yours. I dunno what I will find when I start sanding, but you inspired me to paint the whole thing white!!
I paid $75 for my table at a yard sale (this was before Craigslist existed). Free is better, but I came close, doncha think? ;)
SO, I am so glad I saw your link at Miss Mustard Seed's place, so I can be brave and paint my table, too. And if the top is yucky, I now know how to make one of those!
You are clever!
Thank you!
~me
Hi Leslie! I had no idea what this table was called - thanks!! Keep my updated on how it goes! I absolutely LOVE mine painted white. I'm actually taking a break from painting the chairs right now (those spray paint fumes are making my head spin!) I can't wait until it's all done!!
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Emily
Free!!! Lucky Duck! Great idea for the new top. Was your primer oil-based? Just wondering, as I have something to cover too, and thought oil-based might work.
ReplyDeleteYour table looks so beautiful. It's amazing that you built a whole new top. I can't wait to see the chairs, so I wont miss the rest I'm following you.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! You are pretty handy with the power tools! I'm sure you can fix the corner! I hate discovering stuff like that after I'm totally DONE with something. :)
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