What!
She's removing paint and going natural.
It's fun to change things up for little cost.
Maybe it's because I'm looking for something
lighter and brighter -
You know, a sunny spot.
Oh, though I have such good memories
of my black dining table....
Remember This Table Setting
last October?
My table is about 10 years old
and has lots of wear.
No Fear.
There is such great liberty with paint.
It's so easy to change time after time.
After two or three applications of paint remover
I was down to using fine steel wool,
a little bit of paint stripper,
and some paint thinner.
When it was all clean I applied a light coat of stain.
Then I applied Polycrylic sealer with foam.
(You could use a roller)
I painted the legs and trim a creamy white semi-gloss.
I brushed on directly over the black paint,
then sanded the edges.
It gives you that nice rustic worn charm.
For now, I'm leaving the chairs black.
But I might paint them multi-colored
(soft beachy tones).
It's funny how paint has a lot to do with my mood!
But since I have dark floors and dark countertops
I was looking for some light relief in my dining room.
Here you can see the black table from above.
Now the lighter...
Really, I like them both.
I was just ready for a change.
And wait till I get my Spring Centerpiece
and table setting going....
Can't wait to show you.
So do you have a piece of furniture
that's up for a change, just because.
Fresh is Fun!
Deb
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43 comments:
I love the transformation! It looks very "beachy"! :)
Allison
Deb - Your table looks fantastic. It sure shows up more, doesn't it?
Judy
oh this is just what I need . I painted my pine table black[ hate it, shows up everything and gets to dusty ] I was going to do some artwork on top...but got half thru and hated it....I was wondering about not stripping the legs and doing what you have done and now I know it will work :) I wanted mismatchy painted chairs too... THANK YOU !!
I absolutely love this! I would go paint a table black just to strip it back off and get the same fabulous look.
Great job!!
Wow, that was a LOT of work! I'm loving the new light look.
just gorgeous Deb! change is wonderful isn't it?!
that's one big table...would love it at my house ;-)
Thanks Girls! Actually, total work time was probably 6 or 7 hours. Not too bad.
it's look beatifull, i'm loving it!!!
I want to do the very same thing to our dining room table and chairs that you have, Deb! The set about 15 years old and the top is a little worn, too. It's stained in light oak. I'm trying to convince my hubby that painting the legs white and re-staining the top will look great! He's one who doesn't like change. I'll have to show him yours. Thanks for sharing!!
Ann @ Cairn Cottage
I love the new look. I really does brighten up that area. Love your outdoor workshop and view!!!
I had to take advantage of some 50 degree weather here to go outside and strip (I mean remove paint) ha!
So scary to make a change like that, but it turned out really well! Bright and fresh! Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven to say hi.
xo,
Lisa
That came up amazing hmm got me thinking about my table :)
Wow, that's a bit of a scary task to conquer but it came out amazing! Congrats!
The table looks great! You're brave to tackle the job, but so worth the outcome!
I hope you'll drop by to see My Daughter's Master Bath Redo - #83 at Met Monday.
Allison
Atticmag
Wow! Great work. I host a DIY link party every Monday and would love for you to join! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-diyers-link-party.html
Love it! Well done!
I'm in LOVE with how the black shines through the distressing. what a great makeover girlie!
♥ http://www.northerncottage.net
That is just fantastic - I love changing it up!!
You did a great job! I'm finishing up a project where I used stripper...yuck! But I love the look:)
Homa style is having an Inspire Me link party that just started!
I would love it if you linked up:)
Here's the link
http://homastyle.com/wp/2013/02/27/inspire-me-link-party/
I do my best to help market all the inspiring projects through my social media sites.
Wow, I love your transformation! It turned out beautiful!
Your "new" table looks great. It really brightens up the room and I love the stained top! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this at Silver Pennies Sunday!
Your table tranformation looks great! I have a couple of pieces of furniture I'm wanting to paint, and I hope mine turn out as great as yours! Also, what an incredible view on the water you have!
Blessings,
Leslie
I love this transformation! I love a wood top and painted legs ;)
Jamie ~ Better With Age
I'm craving light in my house now, too. Your table looks wonderful in it's lighter clothes!
I like black tables too but I like the change better. Thanks for sharing your tips. Blessings, Patti@OldThingsNew
I love the table, it fits so nicely with your home. :) Would you consider linking this and any other projects that you may have up at my Pinterest party? I would love to have you share with my readers!
http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2013/02/27/pinterest-power-party.html
Thanks!
Chrissy
this turned out wonderfully! I have a table that the top needs to be stripped, you did a great job, thanks for sharing the how-to!
It looks amazing - and so much lighter for the black version in your light filled space.
It's funny because I was just about to link up my pine side table that was just finished - stained top and white bottoms. Then I saw yours and had to visit.
LOVE it! I am rally tired of my black table as well...love it...just ready to lighten it up.
I have been wanting to paint it the same as you did...maybe a quick weekend project!
Thanks!
Julie
www.thevintagebarnhome.com
I like it!
Bliss
Absolutely love it, Deb! It does make the space look lighter and brighter and just more cozy. What a beautiful place to paint, too! Doesn't get any better than having the water by your side! :)
xoxo laurie
Great job on the table transformation.
oh I love how this looks! So fresh and beachy, I love your idea for painting the chairs too!
Love the painted table. The lighter colors is what I am drawn to as well. Your rug is such fun also!
I love the look. Great detailed show how. I will be watching for more posts.
Tabatha @ chicbytab.blogspot.ca
Thanks for the inspiration! I want to do this to my table that is all brown wood. Like you I am tired of all the dark in my house and need something lighter. I also thought about painting my chairs different colors but, I can't decide on the colors. This gives me reason to go ahead and get the table done and then I can decide on chairs:)Thanks!
Love your blog! I've been wondering whether to buy a new table or paint my pre-existing one to create the farmhouse table effect. I think I'm going to be brave and get the paint brush out this weekend. Wish me luck!
I love how your table came out! Thanks for the inspiration. Everything you do is so beautiful.
What a gorgeous change on your table. Thanks for the inspiration!
Ruth Anne
Looks perfect. Great distressing. thanks for the inspiration.
I just purchased this exact same table used. Do you k ow what brand it Is? I couldn't stain my table top because it wasn't real wood in certain parts. Is yours different???
Oh, you know, I think mine is the same way. I had a couple of slats on the top that seemed more like a laminate. I was still able to strip and stain. You can make them look more like wood if after stain, you lightly brush darker brown or black in a few areas to appear like wood variation. (very light application) Maybe these tables were made with random wood pieces. I got my table at Nebraska Furniture Mart, but I don't know the brand.
Best Wishes!
Deb
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