Milkpainted Antique End Table

by Shanna Gilbert

I'm a recycler. I recycle cans, our trash and even furniture. I hate seeing beautiful old pieces of furniture thrown in the trash just because they have some damage or are outdated. I think incorporating pieces that have a story behind them in your home as well as modern pieces makes your home more interesting.

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My mom and I found this next piece at a sale a few years ago.

While organizing my basement hoard last weekend, I found it again. I loved the shape and pretty carving on it, but it was in extremely rough shape. I wasn’t sure whether to stain it or paint it, but I concluded it was too far gone to refinish.

After doing some major cleaning and repairing, I was ready to paint it.

Rebecca, from Junque Boutique, sent me some of her milk paint to try out. I’ve tried milk paint in the past and I really wasn’t a huge fan. So honestly, I was a bit skeptical.

I decided to try the Mason Jar Blue which is a gorgeous color, and was pleasantly surprised.

There wasn’t any chipping (which I was expecting) because the piece was raw wood and the paint really clung to it.

I used two coats, and after it dried I distressed the entire piece. I used the Junque Boutique wax I was sent to try, and I really liked that too! It had little to no odor and went on very smoothly.

I really wasn’t loving the hardware that was on the piece when I got it — it seemed too new, so I went through my old hardware stash and painted an old knob and pull with an antique gold spray paint.

I liked the table and color so much I decided to keep it for my own home. My hubby always wants a little table to set his coffee on in the morning, and this will be perfect!

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Hannah V on Nov 18, 2014
It looks wonderful :)

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Carol Williams on Apr 04, 2019

Love it! I am addicted to little tables and have several to paint when i have time. Soo cute!! Great job!

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