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Not If, but How

I bought this table on a whim for $10.  I liked the size and shape, but to be honest, once I got it into the shop, I had a massive “what were you thinking?” moment.  But my motto has always been “the question is not if, but how”.  How was I going to make this coffee table work, because it was SO DATED?  I knew that little railing on the top had to go, but the sculpted and routed sides weren’t much better.  My attention turned to what could be saved.  The top was solid and I really liked the size and shape.  The legs were workable, provided they were refinished. So I started from there.

I removed the top rail and was glad to see that the screw holes were relatively small.  Since I would be filling them and staining the top, I decided to go with a dark stain to help camouflage the patches.  I removed the top completely, sanded it down to bare wood, and stained it with General Finishes Java Gel.  

Next, I decided to remove those side pieces and replace them with simple, unadorned 1x4s.  It created a cleaner look with less of a “time stamp”.  I also thought that by removing the visual clutter, it would allow the top to be the star.  I painted the entire base with Waverly’s Chalk Paint in Mineral.  To add depth to the finish, I went over it with Minwax Early American stain, wiping it off immediately.  Staining over paint gives the finish texture and an aged look that I love.

Finally, I coated it all in Matte Finish Polycrylic to protect it from scratches and watermarks.

I have to admit I didn’t initially have high hopes for this piece.  However, by eliminating the elements that dating it, this coffee table could proudly reside in any current decor.

Hold my wine, I’ve got this…

Amy

 

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