Deck Side Table Makeover
2 Materials
$20
2 Days
Medium
The project this week was to do a DIY update and refresh of the little side deck table.
The old side table was actually beyond sad - with the mosaic tiling lifting and even missing in places.
This wee table was built 20 years ago so it really has done well.
Once fixed I'm sure it will last many more years.
It was certainly time for some TLC and paint!
I removed the old mosaic.
Then replaced the wooden top with new.
I painted it with Annie Sloane chalk paint.
The colour I used was Graphite for the top (I painted the old cane two-seater too), and old white for the legs.
Then stencilled leaf prints.
To do this I used Chalk paint in old white and a fresh Rubber plant leaf.
Rubber leaf plant is usually a pot plant, but in areas like where I live Semi subtropical, it can grow in the garden as a shrub.
You need to use a leaf that is waxy and strong.
Paint the leaf.
Press the leaf firmly onto the surface. And carefully remove.
This is what you end up with.
I have stencilled the leaf pattern around the outside of the table.
But you could just do a stencil pattern on each corner.
Once dry I used a chalk paint wax to seal the paintwork.
And here is the finished project ...I'm loving the rustic feel of this design. The chalk paint adds to the charm totally. And the wax will help protect the table from the elements, as even though this deck has a roof and two sides, on occasion the rain does get in.
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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