Folding Tray Table Makeover

Do you have a folding tray table in storage? Well, get that puppy out and get busy giving it a makeover.

Does your tv tray table look as bad as this one? At least it's solid wood, right? These small folding tables come in handy when you have guests. How many tv dinners do you think have been eaten on this one?

Clean Folding Tray Table

Because it had been in storage, it needed a good cleaning. I used a hand brush to wipe away all the surface dirt.

Since the folding tray table was very shiny and dirty, I used my deglosser, a chip brush and a scrubby pad. Then I wiped away the deglosser with a rag.

Sand Rough Spots

The top had some blemishes that needed to be sanded. How do you know if you've sanded enough? Run your bare hand over the surface. Your hands will feel what your eyes don't see.

I used a True Applicator Sponge, a small sponge roller (not shown) and Irish Garden. You may remember I recently used this sample jar on the Bar Stool Makeover.

Paint Several Light Coats

Don't worry that the first coat may not look perfect. It's best to use light coats, especially when the original finish was so slick. I chose to paint the entire folding tray table, including the underside.

Touch Up with Small Paint Brush

In order to get into the tight spaces, I love using this very soft small paint brush. Can you see how much better the table looks after the second coat?

Using Wax Paper When Painting Furniture

Do you know about the wax paper trick? I often use it when I am waiting for paint to cure. Maybe you have had a cable box or some similar item stick to a piece of furniture? I use small pieces of wax paper to keep that from happening.

Because the table folds, the legs need to move smoothly. I didn't want them to stick when the paint dried.

After the table was dry thoroughly, I used the small brush to touch up the underside some more.

Folding Tray Table Makeover

Do you love the color as much as I do? Seriously, it is so easy to give a new look to an old piece of furniture. I love this paint, and the finish it has. I did roll on the final coat on the top with a small sponge roller.

What do you think about maybe adding a stencil or transfer image to the top of the table? I thought I would add polka dots to the bar stools, but I never did.

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