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2.17.2011

Metallic table

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I picked this table up for $10 early in December and it just sat, and sat, and sat.
I primed it with an oil based primer and then did a bazillion coats of metallic paint (a slight exaggeration, but it felt like that)
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Then rubbed on and off some black paint mixed with glaze.
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And now it has a home
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It only had one of the original knobs, so I am on the hunt for some nice sparkly knobs.
Painting furniture is not my favourite thing to do, but it’s too cold here to spray paint. If it weren’t so cold, you can betcha that that is the route I would have taken.
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13 comments:

  1. Melanie BacomFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I really like the idea of metallic. Will give it a try.

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  2. Audrey CrispFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Looks awesome! Great job!

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  3. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    it looks awesome!!! i love the metallic finish- i have only done one before, and this table makes me want to do more!!!

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  4. JodyFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    love what you did there, and all the updates since you started your blog!
    great work.

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  5. DebbiedoosFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Very sleek and cool looking...I like it!~

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  6. 1 Funky WomanFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Love it! I also love your lamp! You are awesome!
    Ok so did you ever see a picture of my living room? Well, I want to do an array of old pictures not photos but old mirrors and and Irish blessing and just vintage pictures that were my moms and things I've collected. How do you think that would look?

    Meg

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  7. White LacquerFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Wow!!! Absolutely beautifully done!!! I have an end table I've been thinking about spraying metallic, but needed an example before I could pull this trigger. This is perfect!!!!

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  8. extreme personal measuresFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    This is very pretty! I need to find a table to do this to!

    Denise
    Extreme Personal Measures

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  9. Life in RehabFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Oooo, nice one Mel! The silver metallic takes that piece from junk to hunk! And it really makes all of your silver accessories pop.

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  10. VivianapachecofineartFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    That looks Fabulousand it's a great find!

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  11. the cape on the cornerFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    holy moly, yes yes yes! loving your whole room, how funky and fun!

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  12. sharminFebruary 18, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Your table looks great! I am so inspired! What color is on your walls? I would LOVE to paint mine like that. If you are still looking for knobs, they have pretty ones at Anthropologie.

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  13. SherrydFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I love the whole room! Great job on the table. I also like Metallic, I tried it on a small side table awhile back, it sits in my kitchen!

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