From the Desk of Clearissa Coward’s Command Center
Something Old Is New Again & Beautiful
What do you do when a favorite piece of furniture begins to look dated and needs a refresh? Do you toss it and purchase something new or do you give that piece of furniture a refresh and continue to love it? Well, if you know me, I go for the refresh as-long-as the furniture piece is still sturdy and attractive. Thusly, the case with this table. A friend who began to dabble in woodwork made this table for me over 28-years ago and I have a sentimental attachment to it. It was very rustic and stained when I received it and then I painted it a bright yellow (see below in the before picture) and now I am going to paint it once again. This time I am going to tone it down and paint it in a more subdued and clean color. I have collaborated with Dixie Belle Paint Company to complete this project and I am so happy I did. Let’s get started with Something Old Is New Again & Beautiful.
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Supplies
Paint Dixie Belle Paint – Butter Cream
Paint Dixie Belle Paint – Hurricane Grey
Paint Brush Dixie Belle Paint – Chip Brush
Paint Brush Stencil Brush
Warm soapy cloth
Clear Coat Sealer Dixie Belle Paint – Satin Clear Coat
Stencil Of Your Choice Optional
Painters Tape
Clean Dry Cloth
Restore A Finish Howard Restore A Finish In Dark Walnut
Steps
Note: I am not painting the table top
Wipe the bottom half of the table down with the warm soapy cloth
Allow to dry
Once dry
Apply first coat of paint to the bottom half of the table (as best as you can, follow the grain of the wood when painting)
Allow to dry (approximately an hour)
Once dry
Apply a second coat of paint
Allow to dry (approximately an hour)
Touch up any areas with paint that need further coverage
Allow to dry completely (approximately 2 hours)
Once dry
Tape stencil in place using painters tape
Use stencil brush to paint stencil onto the front of the table
Allow to dry completely (approximately 2 hours to avoid smudging)
Once dry
Apply 1st coat of clear satin finish
Allow to dry (approximately 30 minutes)
Once dry
Apply a second coat of clear satin finish
Allow to dry completely (approximately 4 hours)
Pour the Restor A Finish onto the clean cloth
Rub the liquid all over the top of the table
Allow to dry (15 minutes)
Apply a second coat of the Restor A Finish
And there you have it. A little paint, a little time and a lot of patience and I have a new table. What do you think of the new look? Do you have any upcoming paint projects? Do you have a favorite paint product?
Note: I am hoping to have a video of this project on my channel in a day or two. There you can watch me go through the steps in real time. Subscribe to my YouTube channel and catch my videos when they are uploaded.
Note 1: You can find the video here.
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This is great, I love giving old furniture a new look. Many years ago before he met me, my husband bought an old writing desk that had been brought back to life and decorated using decoupage. It was stunning!
Wow! It looks really beautiful. Great job!
Hi Dorothy,
Thank you. I love refreshing old pieces too. I am also in love with decoupage. Do you and your husband still have the desk?
Thank you Carol. 🙂 I am glad you liked it.
Thanks so much for stopping by and for commenting on my post about Retirement!! Love this make over!! great job!!
Hugs,
Deb
Thanks Deb. I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
Cleariisa, this is beautiful! And I like the way you styled it, with the stencil on the bucket over the stencil on the front of the table.
I love the new color you picked for your table. My mother used to redo our furniture. we would leave for school with a table one color and when we got home it would be another. lol
Hi Jean,
Wow! You certainly have an eye for detail. Thank you so much for noticing and for liking my project. Please stop by again. xoxo
Oh My gosh! I love that! Great transformation! You have inspired me to transform a little table that I have!
Hi Sylvia,
So glad I inspired you. Stay tuned this week for another upcycle. It should be on the blog on Tuesday. I hope you like that one too. I would love to see pictures of your table too.
That turned out beautifully! You’re si talented!!
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Thank you Lori. I guess when you love doing something it shows and I love upcycling. 🙂