Comments on: DIY Hall Tree Table https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-hall-tree/ Rescue.Re-imagine.Repeat Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:37:59 +0000 hourly 1 By: Pam https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-hall-tree/comment-page-2/#comment-233304 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 21:21:40 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=18478#comment-233304 LOVE it….So very cool. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-hall-tree/comment-page-2/#comment-133357 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:46:11 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=18478#comment-133357 In reply to Denise.

Denise,

I use the chalky paint as a primer, so I don’t have to do a lot of sanding. It’s a very flat paint. I make it out of the behr semi-gloss paint, then typically use the semi-gloss as a sealer. Any kind of chalky paint needs some type of sealer…. wax, poly, or in my case semi-gloss paint. You can use ANY paint in the Homeright Finish Max. Using oil base is a little more challenging to clean, because you have to use lacquer thinner. I seriously wish everyone could have a Finish Max to make their projects look better and their life easier. 🙂
gail

]]> By: Denise https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-hall-tree/comment-page-2/#comment-133347 Tue, 02 Jun 2015 22:13:46 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=18478#comment-133347 A novice question – why do you make/use chalky paint? Does it work better in the HomeRight Finish Max? Can you use regular paint in the HomeRight Finish Max? I was thinking of purchasing one for the many projects I have around the house.
Thanks!!
Denise

]]> By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-hall-tree/comment-page-2/#comment-133251 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:31:46 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=18478#comment-133251 In reply to Beth.

Beth,

I’m so happy you found this project! I love to inspire others with my “out of the box” thinking.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment to let me know you stopped by.

gail

]]> By: Beth https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-hall-tree/comment-page-2/#comment-133247 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 15:49:43 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=18478#comment-133247 Beautiful! Simply beautiful!!! I have an old sewing cabinet that I’ve had sitting in my basement for about a decade. THIS is what I need to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration. You’re so fliippin creative!

]]> By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-hall-tree/comment-page-2/#comment-133243 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:34:40 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=18478#comment-133243 In reply to Nickie.

This was a hollow core door.

]]> By: Nickie https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-hall-tree/comment-page-2/#comment-133236 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:22:49 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=18478#comment-133236 Did you use a solid door or hollow core?

]]> By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-hall-tree/comment-page-2/#comment-133041 Fri, 29 May 2015 16:58:17 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=18478#comment-133041 In reply to Sheila.

Sheila,

I got it in there by forcing it, causing the cabinet to come apart. While it was apart, I put the shelf in place, then fixed the cabinet up with some wood glue and screws.

The shelf simply rests on the bottom braces that were original to the cabinet.

gail

]]> By: Sheila https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-hall-tree/comment-page-2/#comment-133036 Fri, 29 May 2015 15:24:00 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=18478#comment-133036 Gail, how did you end up getting the bottom shelf in with the tapered legs and how did you secure it to the legs? Love this piece. thanks Sheila

]]> By: Brette https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/diy-hall-tree/comment-page-2/#comment-133032 Fri, 29 May 2015 14:50:10 +0000 http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/?p=18478#comment-133032 Very clever.

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