One old circa 1980 oak table. Umm – just ignore the Diet Coke can. In fact let’s just ignore that whole ‘giving up Diet Coke so I don’t die’ post from the other day. It’s not going well….
ANYWAY ~ A little 120 grit sand paper, a little primer and some semi-gloss Dunne Edwards Swiss Coffee paint (just the best white out there – perfectly creamy – not too bright, not yellowish or beigy) and viola!
Don’t forget the elbow grease. I’ll take another picture as soon as it is cured enough to place things on it. I have a ton of family photos in assorted silver frames that go on this table. I lent the table to my oldest son and every time anyone came into the living room they would stop in their tracks and ask where the pictures were.
I love a productive weekend.
It’s so beautiful. You did a wonderful job.
Oh…my..word!! Unbelievable! I love when something so-so (or sometimes worse!) gets a whole new lease on life! It’s a lessen for all of us, huh? That turned out BEAUTIFULLY!
Sarah
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look how much money you just saved!
It looks wonderful!!
Yeah Andrea!
I love white furniture(although my husband is a “stain only” man so I only get to paint little doo dads I pick up on my treasure hunts) You have such good taste! So classic~~simple yet elegant!
M.
Oh my gosh…what a great transformation! I love that table!
Awesome! Now show me a photo with the pictures on the table as it is in your house!
WOAH!!! I love it. You are so crafty Andrea! Perfect paint color too. Thanks fo rthe flowers yesterday, I’ll drop of the green canister thingy on Sunday.
I JUST bought a table just like that, only coffee table size, and I want to paint it to put in my new family room but my husband WILL NOT tolerate someone painting over “perfectly good wood as he puts it”. I’ll have to show him this and then I’ll have to “accidently” spill some paint on it.
Great job!! I’m looking forward to seeing those photos in silver frames, etc.
Pat
I am heartbroken thinking of the table I let go of about a year ago. It was almost exactly like your but the base was larger. It was sooo heavy and I had painted it once and didn’t think I could redeem it. (I wasn’t into painting and decorating like I am now.) But I just hope that it at least found a good home where someone lovingly brought it back to life!
you’ve inspired me – this is going to be fabulou… take care 🙂
Very pretty! I just got done doing a cabinet so I know your Pain & elbow grease! It def. pays off though. REally enjoyed your blog! will be back to visit! cherrysjubilee
I can totally identify with the Diet Coke issue. I’ve made a run at it numerous times. Best of luck with it! The table looks great!
Charity
Looks great…amazing what paint and sandpaper can do, not to mention the elbow grease!
Love the white paint on the table! Thanks for sharing a beautiful project!
Wow! What a difference! You did a great job, can’t wait to see it with the photos arranged on top!
Wow, wow, wow!!!!!! That is just about all I can say. Amazing!
Fantastic transformation! I need to find your paint brand, I’ve never heard of it before. I’m still searching for that perfect shade of white. Yours looks perfectly perfect.
That’s a big difference and you did a great job, I love that color of white.
As for giving up the diet coke, I think it’s what gave you such energy to complete this project, I think you only gave in to drinking it for the “decorating buzz” right?
hehe….
🙂 Bren
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Found your Blog last night. And I so love it! I LOVE the table. I’ve never heard of that brand of paint. Do you mind sharing where you buy it? I’m getting ready to redo our MBedroom and will be painting everything white. Didn’t want white/white, or cream or yellow! So this looks and sounds perfect!
Jodi
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