Comments on: Repurposed Door Coffee Station

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:31:13 +0000

Tanya,

Yikes, 9 hours! you deserve to get this gal finished!

The rub-on poly is easy to apply, but it won’t protect the top as much as a polycrylic. I like to use it because it gives it a nice finished “sheen”. You may want to research Dixie Belle and Wipe-on Poly to see what others may have to say.

Good luck!

By: Tanya Eubanks

Tanya Eubanks — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:12:46 +0000

Love your ability to save and create furniture!
Would you tell me more about the Minwax poly rub on? I’ve never noticed that product and was wondering if it is durable enough to use as a clear finish on a table?
My client butchered her table top and after 9 hours of sanding and mud and paint( Dixie Belle cavier(black) I’m ready to clear coat but don’t need to much light to reflect on it from whatever I use to protect it. Thanks, Tanya E.

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:09:49 +0000

In reply to Ivory.

Using a door like I did is a great base for a coffee station. You could even consider a tall shutter on the wall with a shelf. If you don’t have a shutter, you might consider a louvered door. Your local Habitat for Humanity ReStore should have a great selection of items to mix and match for your new project.

good luck!
gail

By: Ivory

Ivory — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:50:35 +0000

Wow, this is fabulous! I love what you did here. I want a coffee station so bad, but I don’t have the space. How can I make a hang on the wall coffee station, when wall space, or furniture piece space is lacking?

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 31 May 2017 02:28:04 +0000

In reply to Rayne.

Rayne,

Sometimes it’s easier to distress after waxing. But the Valspar wax might be more of a sealer, making sanding and distressing more difficult. You know I love red, don’t you? 🙂

Poly would be last, but I’m thinking you may not need it after the valspar. I think you’ll know when you’re getting there.

gail

By: Rayne

Rayne — Wed, 31 May 2017 01:51:37 +0000

I am just getting into repurposing things since we are moving into a place after being in a camper for 3 long year!! Yess!! Finally! I have a few questions. I recently made my own chalk paint using flat paint and calcium carbonate I sprayed it on with a sprayer but I am wanting to distress and add some antiquing wax made by valspar. So my question is would you distress then add the antiquing wax before applying the wipe on poly?! I’m so confused and want my tv stand to come to life, it’s red btw ????????????

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 21:50:48 +0000

In reply to Linda.

I’m anxious for warmer weather too Linda! I’ll work as long as it’s sunny and about 48-50. The garage is cold, but I work on the driveway where it’s sunny. Hoping to get a couple of projects done this weekend.
Thanks for your very kind comment about the coffee station cabinet!

gail

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 13:25:25 +0000

This is soooooo awesome!! It came out great =0) Love your inspirational work and can-do spirit!! Can’t wait to get back in the garage and get to work once the temps are over freezing. Maybe I’ll bring out a portable heater and get started sooner ;0)

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:47:51 +0000

In reply to Melissa.

I’m sure a lot of people would have tossed it to the curb. I suppose that’s why my neighbor gave it to me. 😉

gail

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 21:57:32 +0000

You have such great vision! One look at that particle board and I would have put it to the curb. I love that color.