Any ideas how to refinish or coverup this table top?

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I found this table and four chairs at Goodwill for 40.00- the chairs were easy to spraypaint, but the table top has 'blisters' from the underlying particle board. Any ideas how I could revive the top?

MsMyra M · Answer

I would find some type of print that compliments your passion (s) in life. Even news print ... I might use old music sheets...mod podge them ....then finish with a heavy coat or 2 of polyurethane.

Erica Martin · Answer

How about a cool fabric covered with a glass top?

Janet Smith · Answer

You could add a thin piece of plywood to the top to give you a smooth surface. Use a router to 'round the edges' or sand very smooth. Then paint the whole thing your favorite color.

Debbie Harris · Answer

Easiest is to have Lowes or Home Depot cut you a piece of plywood 1/2 inch larger than the existing top all the way around. Sand this one so the bumps are gone. Attach the new one they make an iron-on edge for the plywood get it. Doesn't cost a lot iron it on according to the directions. Re-paint the whole thing then maybe stencil some special words or something on the top to go with your decor. OR You could sand it and mosaic tile the top of it.

Adrianne C · Answer

Would be great with a large, centered graphic on the top!

MM&D · Answer

You could do some kind of faux weathered look which would blend everything in and make it look purposeful. If you wanted to go industrial or more modern, it might also be cool with a sheet of stainless screwed onto the top. Of course, I don't know how much that would cost because I haven't done it before. ;)

Beth Hall · Answer

Thanks everyone- alot of good ideas and options I didnt think about- Ill repost the finished project soon.

Gail Salminen · Answer

@The Hall Group I had a table with similar trouble. I did the brown paper technique on it and it looks great. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/roadside-rescue-table-and-brown-paper-2160844

Shelley · Answer

I covered a rescued piece using old cook books. It is a movable island to give me additional counter space.

Victoria Larsen Stencils · Answer

I love stencils for this type of project because with an intense pattern and pretty color, the new design completely disguises the flaws.

Dandelion Patina · Answer

I would buy a piece of wood and apply over the top of the existing-making the top a bit larger. Then you can use your creativity to finish off the top of your table. Chalk paint is a great option for adhesion.

Southeast Solar Co · Answer

Depending upon how good the table is, you can go to a granite place and get a beautiful granite top and bond it to the table. This will not only last for a very long time, but can be used for almost anything!

Lindsay Jackson · Answer

Tiles

Cindy · Answer

I agree with the brown paper technique. I just did it to my kitchen table and I love it. It makes a very durable surface.

Centrd · Answer

I've been seeing a lot of diy projects that add weathered wood planks to a table top like yours...either buy the wood new (Home Center will cut to size) and stain it with any number of graying techniques, or use pallet wood, which may already look weathered. You'll then have the option of extending the size of the table top if you wish, or keep it the same. In the pictures below you can see various examples of upcycling with reclaimed wood. The coffee table was upcycled using wood cut at Lowes. One DIYer recycled Ikea bed slats for her new table top, and anther woman used thin wood strips from an old garden trellis she had. Each photo has a link with it to see how they did it.

Crafty2you · Answer

Where can you get brown paper bags at? I wanted to use the brown paper bag technique on an old desk top. You sure can't get paper bags in the stores anymore.

Kelly S · Answer

You can buy brown craft or parcel wrapping paper at most any store. I'm saving the white paper that stores use to wrap breakables in before they bag it.

Theresa Hughes · Answer

I would turn it into a gaming table paint on cards layed out and chips stacked turn it into something fun

Liliana Wells · Answer

I like the idea the brown paper bag technique and the playing cards, if you want to use it as a gaming table. These would be the most cost effective methods. The other methods are nice too; but then you start talking about a lot more money.

Evelyn · Answer

Did you consider mosaic tiles. I've done that and it turned out good.

Crafty2you · Answer

@ Gail, thank you so much for your response, I found my answer after snooping around another are in Hometalk, and it was the rolls of brown paper. You did help by telling me it could be found at Walmart though, most likely cheaper than most places.

Kim Rose · Answer

I think a pretty mosaic would be nice...to make clean-up easier after eating, I would use some larger tile squares...just make sure the tiles are all the same thickness as it will be easier to grout. (If you choose to have broken tiles, I break the tiles between two pieces of thick cardboard in a box to keep fragments from flying into my face...and wear glasses)

Debi Baughman · Answer

Turn it into a white or chalk board where the medium comes off easily

Cindy · Answer

Here's another table I did with the brown paper technique...The table top had holes drilled in it.

Missy · Answer

Get new wood, faux paint or one step stain or paint

Kim |Exquisitely Unremarkable · Answer

Cover it with a peel and stick wallpaper that coordinates with your chairs. It's heavier and more durable than contact paper and comes in literally thousands of patterns!

Mogie · Answer

Get a beautiful piece of wood and cut it to fit over the top. Sort of like a wig for the table.

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