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 😉
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Im interested in purchasing a stencil, but having trouble clicking where you have it on the bottom of your intructions. It tells me the page is no longer available. Can you please tell me where you purchased your stencil or had it made?
Mariel, I used to make them and sell them but unfortunately I don’t anymore.
Thank you so much for stopping by… Wishing you a great day!
Desiree
Can I ask what kind of font you used for the Campbell Family Co stencil? I am trying to get one made but cannot find the exact scrolls I like and I really love the font of the entire thing!
Thanks!
Kim, I don´t have access to my computer because I am in the other side of the world in vacation but if I remember right the name is Castellar. You can google it, fortunately it is a free font!
Hi Desiree,
BRAVO! This project turned out absolutely AMAZING! I would like to do the same on my own table. Which fonts did you use on it? Also, do you know of anyone who still does custom vinyl stencils since you no longer sell this one?
I would love to try this stencil on my tired and worn out kitchen table…might be just the thing to breathe new life into it! How can I design and order one? Also, how costly is it?
Thanks! I love your creativity!
Thank you Kelly!
I don’t make the stencils anymore you can use a vinyl machine to create and cut your own.
Have a great day!
xoxo
I also would love to know where I can purchase a stencil like that. Your work is beautiful!!
Thank you so much for the tutorial! Can you tell me what color stain you used on the stencil and on the table top? Did you seal it?
I would love to get a stencil like that where can i purchase one?
I dont have the machine to make it.
I love, love, love this table! What a creative and wonderful idea. I would love to do this to our dining room table, but the link to order the stencil does not work. How do I order the stencil?
Absolutely love your refurbished table! Wanted to let you know I highlighted your post here on my blogs fb fan page this evening!
This is gorgeous!!! Great tutorial!