DIY Furniture Makeovers are a lot easier to do than what you may think. This farmhouse table makeover transform our old kitchen table into a beautiful and new focal point for our dining room. We love it!
I bought this table almost two years ago from a young couple for $25.00. The top of the table has never been in great shape but I didn’t mind since it was meant to be abused by countless amounts of spills, craft paint, hot glue and many other things.
Now it’s time to let the table retire from her previous duties and be a little pampered and even honor her for been the foundation of so many great dinners and moments. The first thing I did was sand the table PERFECTLY down. It looked like a completely different table already!
After this part was done it was time to apply the vinyl stencil that I had previously designed and cut.
You will need a large vinyl machine to do something like this, or order a stencil.
Then I was ready to stain the design. I used an antiquing dark glaze by Valspar. My advice if you are thinking to do something like this is to use small amounts of paint at a time. Paint or a thick glaze is better that regular stain {too “liquidly”} for this part of the process. I know you know BUT DO NOT BRUSH THE PAINT side to side or up and down. When you are working with STENCILS ALWAYS tap your paint with a flat brush.
Then it was time to let it dry… Perfect for me and Mimi to take a HOT CHOCOLATE break while Papi and the other little savages
were playing basketball at the Church.
Then we were ready to stain the table. I always like to test my stains in a piece of similar wood before I apply it on the final surface… Check out my fancy gear 😉
At this point I ended with this…
…and after the final clear glaze with this.
And now I better say good bye because we are ready for dinner 😉
Here are some other DIY Furniture Projects that I love!
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100 Farmhouse Decor Ideas – Click HERE
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While on pinterest I saw you darling Halloween Wreath made out of paper plates I think? The edges looked burned,but I can’t tell. I can’t find it anywhere on your project sites. I thought I would make something similiar for the 4th of July.
Do you have and directions, or suggestions for me?
Thanks so much,
Susan
Oh no! Someone didn’t pin the original link 🙁
I know what wreath you are talking about but it is not mine. It was linked to one of the Link Parties last year and it will take me sometime before I find it. I will try my best.
Hi! I’m new to this DIY “thang”, and I have to ask you about the vinyl template you made. I’ve seen a few tutorials on pinterest using chalk to trace the template onto wood, but this looks way easier. How did you do it? Thanks!
Desiree, I just wanted to thank you again for the beautiful custom made stencil! I finished my table and it look absolutely transformed and is completely outstanding!!! Everyone who has seen it has asked where I got the idea, and I’ve directed them all to you! Thanks again so very much, Laura : )
This tutorial of this most beautiful table, makes me want to go outside and sand right now. Too bad it’s midnight and I am stuck in blogland. Maybe tomorrow! Love your work!
Honestly, I am so in love with this table. I mean I have been in love with it since the day you POSTED it! lol. This is basically the BEST DIY project I have ever seen, and I mean it! =)
Oh MY! Thank you so much!
Hi Desiree! I can’t believe I’ve never seen your table until today (saw it in the sidebar)!! So I scrolled through the comments to find the original post date and realizd it was before I had discovered you blog! I’m going to have to dig through all your older projects because THIS ONE IS AMAZING!!! I absolutely love it! I’m give it some Pin & SU love! 🙂
I don’t understand how you made the vinyl stencil. Read the other article (the one with the tote)and still didn’t see it. Am I missing something?
Thanks,
Nancy
Nancy, to make the stencil you actually need a Vinyl Machine. The steps that I’m showing are about how to use the stencil after you have made it.
…I hope this helps!
BEYOND AWESOME!!!
Beautiful! I think this may be my favorite table, ever!
Thank YOU very much! You made my day!