Should I paint this base or just clear coat it?

Richard Monje
by Richard Monje
I picked this table up @ a yard sale for $15,,,,Just starting to redo it
  6 answers
  • Jennifer Livingston Jennifer Livingston on Jun 23, 2014
    I would sand it, then stain twice, then lightly sand so it looks like a faux grain, then spar urethane.
  • Sally Sally on Jun 23, 2014
    Jennifer's advice is perfect. It looks like an old (well, when I was in school) school desk. It should be finished to show how we ol' folk remain beautiful.
  • CC CC on Jun 23, 2014
    I'd paint it a fun bright color to contrast the wood and make it funky modern. Are you keeping it or selling it? If selling, what's popular where you are?
  • KathrynElizabeth Etier KathrynElizabeth Etier on Jun 23, 2014
    It depends where and how you will use it. I would paint it a bright color like berry pink or turquoise.
  • Angela Angela on Jun 23, 2014
    Depends - are you looking for a rustic look or a pop of color? Personally, I'd clear coat it.
  • Marion Nesbitt Marion Nesbitt on Jun 23, 2014
    I'd clear coat the base.