This was an antique store find at around $30...
I forgot to take a photo before I started stripping the finish. The table had several layers of stain that I thought would never completely lift, what a mess to get off! So this before photo looks much better then the table looked when I brought it home.
Here is the finished table! I used Minwax Dark Walnut stain on the table top and ivory paint with the same stain rubbed to obtain the antique finish.
My inspiration was a table from Pier 1 that retails for $495.
Love the finished piece!
So the first couple of layers of stain went on quickly and dried just as fast in this 100 degree weather. But the fourth and final layer was a little tacky when we brought it in the house to finish drying. I made sure to tell the hubby and kids to "stay clear" of the table until I gave the green light that it was completely dry. But...I didn't think to put the kitty in the girls room!
If it were just the one paw print, I might consider leaving it. But it's across the surface of the table! When I came downstairs and saw little brown paw prints on the kitchen floor it took a minute to figure out what it was. I just starred at the table laughing.
Fine steel wool and a final layer of stain...all will be good again!
Here is the next project in line...
I got these fantastic chairs on Craigslist for $40 for 4. What a steal!
Wait till you see the chocolate velvet brocade fabric I got for the seat cushions.
17 comments:
wow- it turned out so beautifully! those paw prints are hilarious! at least you know how to fix it!
Your table looks so fresh & new! I am a big believer in dark walnut tops + off white bottoms ;) The kitty story is hilarious, I am laughing because that is totally something that would happen in my shop/garage!!
If you haven't already done it...try sanding it lightly with a brown paper bag...it's a great trick to get out light imperfections and usually doesn't mess the finish up!!!
You did a beautiful job, I love it!!!
It looks really good...sans paw prints at least. That's really funny though. What memories that table with always have. I love what you did with it. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Great job on the table! The paws prints would have happened to me too.
Awesome job! Looks SUPER nice! I would have left the paw prints..at least it wasn't Sweetie's belly print from being sprawled out on it :)
Beautiful Job! I just bought a table like this last week and I have plans to finish it very similarly! Love it!
Haha, gotta love the furry kids!! They don't listen as well sometimes (and sometimes they listen better!). Your table finish turned out fantastic though, even with the cat prints on it. I love the antique looking off white bottom too. Great job!
Oh my goodness, I cannot believe that beautiful finish was walked upon by a cat! I think you can steel wool it out and restain it just fine.
Christa
You did a great job on that table! Can't wait to see the finished chairs... visiting from Stories of a House.
The table is gorgeous. What a great transformation.
Oh my goodness I LOVE this! I can't wait to see your chairs! :)
It's beautiful!! Paw prints and all! :) thanks so much for linking to Style Feature Saturday! -shaunna :)
wow Wow WOW i love that table! Such a great job girl! Can I hire you hehe.
I'll be following you. :O)
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I posted about your beautiful table on my blog, if I attempt a similar project on my own, would you be willing to walk me through it? :)
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great table redo... im your newest follower
Great eye for the table! Love the contrast of wood & white. Can't wait to see the chair!
-caroline
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