Gaudy to Green and Gold Vintage End Table
Did you have one of these end tables growing up? They were very popular it seems and you can find them is a wide array of sizes, styles and wood composition.
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This one is average size with two faux doors that open as one and made of a laminated particleboard.
First step is to clean it well inside and out. I use a spray cleaner and damp cloth on this type of finish and make sure all grime, fingerprints etc is gone.
I went with a light soft green from Fusion Mineral Paint called inglenook. It gives the dark dreary piece a light airy feel don't you think? This is the first coat going on, two coats were applied with my favorite Fusion's 2" angled brush
I used part of my Indian inlay from Cutting Edge Stencils. Using Fusion' Mineral Paint gold metallic paint I stenciled a sweet border around the top and lower edge
Then it was time to update the hardware. The original was too dated, time for a fresh new look. I chose Rustoleum metallic spray paint in pure gold. Lightly spray multiple coats after cleaning well in a well ventilated area.
Keeping the gold finishing I brushed Fusion's gold gilding paste (discontinued) into the doors detail areas. For more detailed tutorial click on the blog link below.
This gorgeous beauty is off to a fancy downtown bar in Calgary, Alberta.
It was taken from gaudy to gorgeous don't you think?
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While I wouldn't have used "gaudy," they certainly were DRAB! And heavy. Not anymore. They are glorious!
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hahah true.. I was trying to find a word to alliterate with green/gold for a captivating title
thank you I love the update too
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I can see the nicely dressed people with cocktails sitting beside that table. Lovely! 😎
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thank you so much Robyn, appreciated!
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the one I have has fabric on the doors. Can you still refinish it this way?