This is about an outdated coffee table in need of a makeover, not about my garge floor that also needs some help. Maybe we can tackle that another time.
I bought this table at Goodwill a couple of weeks ago and don't intend to keep it, I would like to sell it, but we will see. I started by lightly sanding with my trusty hand held sander, then putting on a light coat of primer.
Nothing special, just rolled it on, then a couple coats of Better Homes and Gardens Creamed Coffee. After it was all dry, I then made a my own glaze by taking some white paint, adding a touch of gray and some water to thin it down. I dry brushed the glaze onto the table and in some areas used a cloth to wipe some off or spread it around a little. I wanted to highlight the edges, and the legs, but I also used a back and forth motion on the top to add some depth.
The lighter color glaze is only slightly noticable, it mostly adds depth to the piece.
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Amazing what some paint can do, isn't it? It looks great! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou really transformed that table! It looks so nice. I love using paint to redo things. It suits my need for instant satisfaction. Ha! That was a good idea to make your own glaze too.
ReplyDeleteHi Lorna! Your coffee table looks great! There's nothing like a little paint for a big change!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Land of Blog! Thank you for sharing your project at Potpourri Friday! I hope you will make it a weekly stop!
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Lorna this table looks amazing! You did a really good job on every detail.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your home and your blog as well. Have I been by here before? If not it's great to meet you sweet friend. Thank you for coming by my blog. I hope to see you often.
Warmly, ~Melissa :)