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Blogger Little Chute, WI on Jul 02, 2012

Coffee Table Redo

I took an old coffee table and sanded down the top. I applied the stain by rubbing it on with an old baby burp cloth to help me achieve a "worn look" Then I painted the bottom with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (so no sanding on those hard to reach places!

http://cherishedbliss.com/2011/10/coffee-tab...

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Redo an old coffee table for an updated look. Tutorial: http://cherishedbliss.com/2011/10/...

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Steve G Fort Collins, CO

What stain did you use for the top? It looks great.

on Jul 02, 2012 · Like 0
Ashley Thurman Little Chute, WI

I believe it was Minwax Dark Walnut (I already used all that so I don't have the can anymore. But I'm almost positive that was it! How I got that distressed look in the stain was I didn't sand it properly.. finally a mistake that turned out good! lol. I didn't completely remove all the varnish in some areas so the stain didn't take as well there and it left me a distressed look. I want to do that again on my kitchen table. Hopefully it works out for me : )

on Jul 02, 2012 · Like 0
Hometipster.com Columbus, MS

Unusual and creative - just brilliant.

on Jul 03, 2012 · Like 1
Robin Hauser T Madison, ME

I so love when mistakes turn out like this one did! Absolutely beautiful!

on Jul 03, 2012 · Like 1
BrightNest Denver, CO

Did you know you can polish wooden coffee tables with olive oil? It's easy! Learn more: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/07/03/4726/

on Jul 03, 2012 · Like 2
The Space Between Key West, FL

I love the combo of the stained top and painted legs. Love it!!

on Jul 11, 2012 · Like 1
Jaye L Brighton, CO

Haha - Minwax Dark Walnut brings back nightmares to me! I spilled almost a whole can of it when climbing up on the ladder to finish staining my second floor bannister! Let me tell you - that stuff goes EVERYWHERE! But can't beat the color.
The table looks awesome. I will be looking at cheapo tables at the thrift store differently now!

on Jul 13, 2012 · Like 0
Ashley Thurman Little Chute, WI

Oh wow Jaye! I thought it was bad when I spilt a can in the plastic basket where I stored it! Can't imagine that!!! But yes, itis a beautiful color!

on Jul 13, 2012 · Like 0
Jaye L Brighton, CO

Yea, I'm the Chevy Chase of home improvement, to be sure!

on Jul 14, 2012 · Like 0

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