Modern Round Moon Table
I saw these beautiful dining table on pinterest for $4000-$7000 and I decided I can definitely DIY that! Here is my how to.
This is the before picture. I apologize know its a horrible picture. However, I found this table on Facebook marketplace for $40!
This is my inspiration.
I started by spray painting the bottom base part sunlit brass. It is rust-oleum from lowes.
Next I used my jigsaw to cut off the beveled border of the table. This table is solid wood, thankfully!
I tried sanding it but I was too impatient. The table had a solid few layers of finish on it.
So I applied my handy dandy paint/finish stripper. I use Citristrip from Lowes as well. After I scraped and and wash off the strip I sanded down the top of the table. I didnt bother stripping the base because I will be covering those up with dowel rods.
Next I cut 3/4 inch dowel rods down the middle so that I have half moon shaped dowels. I made sure they were cut to the size of the base of the table. Then I used my nail gun to secure them to the base.
Next I applied a white wash to the dowels and the top of the table. I used 50/50 water and white chalk paint. The white wash neutralizes the yellow in the wood.
After that dried I applied American stain over top the white wash. I made sure to wipe any excess off immediately after brushing it on.
I used the same technique to the base.
I used an old rag to wipe off any excess stain.
Then I applied clear matte polyurethane. I used two coats.
Heres the finished product!
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I've never seen a table like the one you found on Facebook marketplace. Great find and beautiful makeover. Now, if I can just find a table like that...
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Stunning!! You did a fantastic job! ❤️
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This looks absolutely beautiful. I would love to hear how many hours you invested- it might explain why original so costly.
What size dowels and how did you cut them in half?
Could you use half-round dowels to eliminate cutting round ones in half length wise?