Something Old Is New Again & Beautiful

by Clearissa Coward

4 Materials

5 Hours

Easy

What do you do when a favorite piece of furniture begins to look dated and needs a refresh? Do you toss it and purchase something new or do you give that piece of furniture a refresh and continue to love it? Well, if you know me, I go for the refresh as-long-as the furniture piece is still sturdy and attractive. Thusly, the case with this table.

This time I am going to tone it down and paint it in a more subdued and clean color. I have collaborated with Dixie Belle Paint Company to complete this project and I am so happy I did. Let’s get started with Something Old Is New Again & Beautiful.

Some of my supplies. The orange soda is my energy inspiration.

Don’t judge!

Steps

Note: I am not painting the table top

Wipe the bottom half of the table down with the warm soapy cloth

Allow to dry

Once dry

Apply first coat of paint to the bottom half of the table (as best as you can, follow the grain of the wood when painting)

Allow to dry (approximately an hour)

Once dry

Apply a second coat of paint

Allow to dry (approximately an hour)

Touch up any areas with paint that need further coverage

Allow to dry completely (approximately 2 hours)

Once dry

Tape stencil in place using painters tape

Use stencil brush to paint stencil onto the front of the table

Allow to dry completely (approximately 2 hours to avoid smudging)

Once dry

Apply 1st coat of clear satin finish

Allow to dry (approximately 30 minutes)

Once dry

Apply a second coat of clear satin finish

Allow to dry completely (approximately 4 hours)

Pour the Restor A Finish onto the clean cloth

Rub the liquid all over the top of the table

Allow to dry (15 minutes)

Apply a second coat of the Restor A Finish

And there you have it. A little paint, a little time and a lot of patience and I have a new table. What do you think of the new look? Do you have any upcoming paint projects? Do you have a favorite paint product?

Note: Time includes drying time.