TV Trays Revamped for the Sports Enthusiast!
These HEAVY DUTY {they weigh 60 lbs!!} TV Tables got a sports ~themed facelift. I wanted to take a break from the flowers for a minute and decided to go with the four major sports (in this area of Northwestern PA) to give these tables new life!
The table tops were sanded down to get the old finish off - I didn't want to strip it down because I didn't want to change the base. These tables were nearly brand new, so I didn't need to do any changes to the base and stand.
At this point, that the majority of the design is done, there is a lot more work to be done. This is when I get to go back in and do all of the real detailing with the stain.
Up next: Football
This football had me nervous... those strings were sooo much more difficult than I had imagined.
Next was soccer, but I didn't take pics - got caught up in the process and forgot!
I was saving my favorite for last, but I was having a block coming up with a design I liked. I really wanted an old tattered hoop with a ball, but when I started to lay it out on the table, I didn't think it would be cohesive with the other 3. So, I went with the NCAA ball {consulted with my bball playin son whether it should be NCAA or NBA... NCAA won out!}
Each of the tables got about 11 coats of Varathane. I have to give them at least 8 coats before I start the wet-sanding process in between the last 3 layers.
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?