I scored this old ugly console table at an antique market, and I knew that it had potential. I loved its shape and the detailing on the front, and it was narrow enough to function as a buffet table in our small dining room. For details on the makeover, visit http://diyonthecheap.blogspot.com/2012/05/fu....
That is really sharp. I went to your blog to see how you did it, but a couple of questions was the paint you used BM paint you used Flat and distressing is that sanding again. It really is beautiful.
My dad owned a furniture store and I can honestly say this was probably sold as a credenza. So many of the pieces that featured trim like this in the seventies had plastic. I have been wondering how this process would work on pieces like that. Is yours all wood? BTW, as much as I hated dusting pieces like this in my dad's store, I sure like the way it turned out.
Betty: I used semi-gloss paint, which is what I usually use for furniture since it's much easier to clean, etc. And yes, in order to distress it I just used a sheet of sandpaper.
Lori, no it was not all solid wood, much of it was laminate or veneer. I just sanded very carefully and some parts of it (nooks and crannies) I couldn't really sand very well. I'm hoping the finishing wax will help protect the paint. For now, it's holding up well.
Lori, no it was not all solid wood, much of it was laminate or veneer. I just sanded very carefully and some parts of it (nooks and crannies) I couldn't really sand very well. I'm hoping the finishing wax will help protect the paint. For now, it's holding up well.
Thank you all for the nice comments!