Refinished and Refreshed Vintage Drop Leaf Table

by Postcards From the Ridge

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4 layers of paint removed + refinished top + freshly painted table legs = 1 fun, functional table. I rescued this piece from a local lady who was selling off some old furniture from her basement, but it needed lots of TLC.

refinished and refreshed vintage drop leaf table, painted furniture

The lines and legs are so nice, and it's a very versatile table with the 2 drop leafs. It could be used in a small kitchen, entry, or even as a night stand. These bright spring colors are a sight for eyes that are tired of cold, wintery colors. Doesn't the wood grain look beautiful?

It needed an extreme makeover, for sure. Pink coat covered layers of red, gray, and white paint.

After some stain to bring out the wood grain and a fresh green for the legs, it was to put Humpty Dumpty back together again.

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Margee' on Nov 21, 2015
Having a problem getting multiple layers of paint off my table.

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- Trudy on Nov 22, 2015
  @Margee' Stripping takes time and patience. Try putting the stripper on and covering it with a garbage bag so it does dry out while you let it work longer.
  
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Margee' on Nov 22, 2015
Ok, but too cold in garage to work on it now. Will have to wait for warmer weather.

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