Dining table update
by
Andrea S
(IC: homeowner)
$6
3 Days
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I have this dining set that has some boring oak color from the 90s I guess. I like the shape of the pedestal table and I freecycled 4 chairs that matches the dining set. Actually I got the chairs first and then I saw the set for sale for $125. I jumped on it right away and now we have a set with 10 chairs. I think that is an awesome price and we never have to worry about not having enough seats at holiday dinners.
Here is the update of the old table, painted and distressed, that will fit well into my new white dining room (my next project after I get the chairs done).
Paint: free from the recycling depot, the $6 is for the wood filler to repair the table top. There was no other cost to this project.
I marked the difficulty challenging only because it was hard to get rid of the old finish with environmentally friendly means. I ended up doing the not so environmentally friendly way and also I needed to prime which is not what I planned to do. But with the thin veneer table top that was already worn down I had no choice but to be drastic. If it had been primed and painted only, this project would have been a 1 day job and very easy to do.
Here is the update of the old table, painted and distressed, that will fit well into my new white dining room (my next project after I get the chairs done).
Paint: free from the recycling depot, the $6 is for the wood filler to repair the table top. There was no other cost to this project.
I marked the difficulty challenging only because it was hard to get rid of the old finish with environmentally friendly means. I ended up doing the not so environmentally friendly way and also I needed to prime which is not what I planned to do. But with the thin veneer table top that was already worn down I had no choice but to be drastic. If it had been primed and painted only, this project would have been a 1 day job and very easy to do.
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Published April 11th, 2013 6:24 PM
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Andrea S on Apr 14, 2013Thank you for your comment. I will try to take another picture that shows the colours better. I might have to wait for some sunshine as it is dark in here and all the lights turned on just wash the picture out. In real life the color is nice. The chairs should be much easier to do but I have 10 of them. I am nervous to start LOL but I will plan one chair per day so I should be able to do them in a few weeks.
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Bernice H on Dec 21, 2013Wow! I am impressed, looks like a big job but worthwhile! I know the feeling about the chairs too..I look at mine..then I look again..and then some more, but never do anything because it seems such a big job to do 6 chairs . especially since I don't know how they will turn out! so I just sit and look. Good for you!
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