This wasn’t ugly, but it certainly wasn’t an attractive table when I purchased it at a used furniture store. It’s been sitting in a myriad of places in the store for many months. It was originally finished in a drab tan, but the architecture was good. It kept calling to me. Finally, I succumbed. I sure am glad I did, ’cause I absolutely LOVE this table ~
I forgot to take the before photo, AND . . . am making major progress in this area.
TUTORIAL ~
1) Lightly sand surface with fine-grain sandpaper
2) Wipe surface dry with damp cloth to assure that all grit is removed
3) Lightly prime surface with a brush or sponge. I use a sponge whenever I want detail or wood grain to be visible when the project is complete. For this project, I used Zinsser Prime Coat 2, Primer & Seal ~ Water Base Interior
Because I prime multiple, large projects at a time, I purchase Zinsser by the gallon.
Cost: $17 – 19 at a paint or hardware store.
4) Allow primer to dry for at least two hours in temperatures above 60 degrees. In colder weather allow primer to dry for at least 24 hours.
5) Once primer is dry, I again wipe down with a damp cloth.
6) Paint. For best results use an interior, water-based paint or canned spray-paint. Because the project has been primed, often you will be able to get by with one coat of paint. I used Rust-oleum Specialty Metallic Silver Spray Paint because I wanted a brighter, more reflective finish. However, any brand/color of paint will work for this project. Because my project surface was porous, I applied one fine coat, allowed to dry overnight, then applied a second (final) thin coat.
Final result ~ A Hollywood Regency Style, Silver Sofa Table ~ Now for sale in my space at Pickers Paradise Mercantile & Auction House in Medford, Oregon.
I did it. You can too!
~Gerean
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