7.01.2013

Coffee table redo in blue

I picked up this coffee table a month ago, intending to paint it as it was not in great condition.  Painting furniture is like torture to me; so many steps!  But, this one I actually enjoyed.

Painted coffee table at Junkin Junky

It was only $20 and I figured was worth the work, as it has some pretty features and is a good size, but that stain is horrendous.

Painted coffee table at Junkin Junky

Painted coffee table at Junkin Junky

I started by taking the table apart in order to get to the bottom shelf properly. I followed that by a coat of Zinner Cover stain, spray for the legs and roll on for the table tops.

I hung the legs from twine on a tree to make it easy to get all of the areas covered at once.

Painted coffee table at Junkin Junky

I used the same blue/grey paint that I used in my kitchen, followed by linin white in all the grooves. It has some pretty details.

Painted coffee table at Junkin Junky

I applied 3 coats of polycrylic to the top, which turned out streaky :(  I am NOT redoing it. I should have known better than to do this in high heat, high humidity in the garage…grrrrrr.  It’s good enough for me.

Painted coffee table at Junkin Junky

I was inspired by Crystal’s table redo. which you can visit at My Elements to Elegance Crystal lives close by and has some great projects, please stop in and pay her a visit. Her table is gorgeous, don’t you agree?

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Happy Canada Day!



17 comments:

  1. That is simply lovely, sigh, it really is. I also love the white in the crevices. Great job Mel, and the hanging feet? genius!

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  2. Very creative to hang the legs from the tree. It looked like a furniture mobile. The table came out so gorgeously!!! Very classy and subtle!

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  3. The table had great lines to begin with and the colour is beautiful. Great job! (Love the tree ornaments too!)

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  4. That light color accentuates the beautiful details the table has! The floating legs made me laugh...great idea!

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  5. love that soft color! and the picture with the legs made me giggle!

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  6. Love the details on the legs. So pretty!

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  7. The table really looks great! Love your idea for hanging the legs in the tree.

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  8. This turned out beautiful - I'd LOVE to have it in my living room - what a transformation!!!
    Visiting from Classy Clutter!!!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  9. This is so beautiful! I love the colors you used. I popped over from It's Overflowing--thanks for sharing!

    ~Abby =)

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  10. The table turned out great and I love the color.

    xoxo
    Denyse

    glitterglueandpaint@gmail.com

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  11. Your table is beautiful - love the color and distressing! I found you on Confessions Of A Serial DIYer and you are a MUST follow.
    Marie@InteriorFrugalista

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  12. That's adorable! I especially like the idea of hanging the legs to get them covered well...so smart!
    I have been looking for a round coffee table and need to bite the bullet and just purchase one that I'll have to redo.
    Thanks for the inspiration.
    Ashley Rane Sparks
    www.makeitrane.com

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  13. Now that is a gorgeous coffee table re-do. Love the colour - well done! Don't worry about the streaky bits - they add to the "character"!!!

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  14. This is fantastic! I would like to invite you to SHARE this cool post at my link up party if you haven’t already, hope you stop by every week! I really appreciate your support and encouragement;).
    http://sweethaute.blogspot.com/2013/09/thursday-sweet-haute-share.html

    Be Sweet~
    Christina at
    SWEET HAUTE

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  15. I know I've already commented on this, but I just had to pop over again to say how very beautiful it is! What a gorgeous addition to your home! Thank you so much for linking up at "Get Your DIY On"! I hope to see you Sunday with your fall wreath! Have a wonderful weekend!

    ~Abby =)

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  16. Thank you so much for linking up at Get Your DIY On this week. Just wanted to pop in and say I am featuring your table tomorrow on my blog for The Color Blue projects. I hope you'll continue to link up with us each week! Have a great day!

    Mandy @ The Hankful House Blog

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