I love a great kitchen table makeover!
I bought this table recently at Tickled Pink, my newest thrift store. I did go over my normal $5.00 limit on this piece. If you read my blog often, you know I rarely spend over $5.00. That rule is for items that I repurpose or redo for resale. If I pay over $5.00 for something, it makes it difficult to make a decent profit. Since this table was a personal purchase, I blew the budget totally. I had been searching for just the right table for a while, so when I found this I had to move quickly.
Have I piqued your curiosity? This baby set me back a whopping $25.00.
I did a lead test on the table. This is a very easy lead test check. You can enter to win one of these along with other great 3M products on my post 3M Product Giveaway post.
It showed up negative.
This is after I stripped the paint off of the table. You can see that I haven’t started on the leaf yet. I used Zip Strip brand stripper. It worked pretty well.
After I used the stripper on the table top, it still needed some sanding.
Be sure to use your head when you “do it yourself”. I wear a respirator when I sand, and you should too!
Hindsight 20/20 I’m not sure that I should have stained the top because some of the paint was down into the grain.
After I got the top sanded down, I started to do some repairs. I love Gorilla Wood Glue for repairs.
I painted the base of the table and the legs with Sweetened White by Dutch Boy.
When I went shopping for some new stain, I knew I wanted a dark stain. I’ve been staining a lot of dark walnut, but it has a slight reddish tint, and I didn’t want that. I chose Jacobean from MinWax. I use plastic utensils to stir my stain.
I applied 2 coats of stain . . .
. . . and several coats of wipe-on poly.
The table is in my kitchen, but I don’t have my chairs finished yet. I’ll show you when I get it all put together in the kitchen.
I LOVE the look of dark wood and white paint! Are you a fan of it too?
I am UPDATING this post to show you the table in my kitchen.
I have collected four chairs from various sources. The chair on the left is mammaw’s chair. The chair on the right belonged to my sister. The two chairs in the front and back belonged to my cousin KayLee. I love the mismatched look.
It’s a small table without the leaf, but it’s perfect for me!
gail
Tere says
September 29, 2016 at 7:57 pmI love this! I think the leaf would be awesome painted to match the legs and chairs…
Sharol says
February 6, 2014 at 7:43 amI love your redo and the stain color. I also have to comment the letter g on the before picture looked like it was floating.
Anonymous says
November 19, 2012 at 10:16 amthought you just got lazy with the repainting legs white. but saw the finish and WOW ! it just makes the whole thing POP. SUGGESTION = DO THE LONG SIDES OF THE CHAIRS LIKE THE TABLE TOP. a mismatch thats still a great match.as far as the 25 bucks goes, you would pay more for that much for just plain ol’ boards. lol. great find, fantastic look ! APIRATE2U@YAHOO.COM
Unknown says
March 14, 2012 at 3:34 amLove this project! I am planning on doing this to my table, and this provided me with some much needed reassurance!
Francine says
September 27, 2011 at 5:44 pmHi, Your table came out great. I’m a fan of the dark top look too. I’m working on the chairs to my dinning room table, I finished my table …I went for this look my self. I can’t wait to see your end product.
Heather Lynn says
September 22, 2011 at 1:57 pmThis turned out great! We are in need of a new dining room table. I will have to remember to check back here for your post and to get some tips. 🙂
I’m a new follower of you page and I found you from Someday crafts!
http://lotsoflittleladies.blogspot.com/
bailey k. says
September 21, 2011 at 3:41 pmthis looks professionally done! great job, it’s beautiful!
i would love for you to come link up this or any other amazing project at my creativity party going on right now!
letbirdzfly.blogspot.com
thanks so much for sharing!
Hi, I'm Laura Ingalls Gunn says
September 21, 2011 at 2:47 pmYou are a genius! What an adorable table.
I would love for you to post this on my Fall In Love linky party today.
Staci J says
September 21, 2011 at 2:31 pmThanks for taking us through the whole process! It looks awesome!
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
September 17, 2011 at 4:01 amI love the way it turned out! The dark stain looks great. I use a plastic fork or spoon also for stirring up stain or small pots of paint. 🙂
Miss S. says
September 15, 2011 at 11:52 pmThank you for this-I seriously need to refinish my kitchen table and you just gave me the confidence!
kelly@refresheddesigns. says
September 15, 2011 at 3:11 pmThat is so lovely! To go from paint to stain instead of the other way around is a refreshing change. Making me think about putting away my spray cans for the next project!
Grammy Goodwill says
September 14, 2011 at 1:42 amOh, it looks beautiful. You did a fantastic job.
Katie says
September 14, 2011 at 12:27 amIt looks gorgeous Gail!! The stained top is great! I am a fan of the stained top and painted bottom – I’ve been trying to find a piece in good enough shape to do this!! Great job!
Sylvia says
September 13, 2011 at 11:48 pmYes, I am a fan and this looks fantastic. I love it!
Carrie's The Created Home says
September 13, 2011 at 11:08 pmIt turned out fantastic! I too love the dark wood contrasted with the white legs!
Marla and Steve @ Always Nesting says
September 13, 2011 at 10:47 pmYes!!!! Fan of the table!!! Oh that would be perfect in my new craft room. I’m soooo jealous. Why do you live so far away???
Kerryanne English says
September 13, 2011 at 10:47 pmLovely transformation. I have the same look for my kitchen table except I waxed the stained top on mine.
♥ Kerryanne
Meari says
September 13, 2011 at 6:32 pmIt’s beautiful, Gail.
Deborah March says
September 13, 2011 at 5:47 pmOooohhh, so BeeYOUteeful!!!! LOVE the dark stained top with the white legs…swoon!!
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says
September 13, 2011 at 4:10 pmWow! The table turned out beautiful! I love the dark top and the white bottom. Seeing alot of that in Blogland…loving it!
Susan @ homeroad.net says
September 13, 2011 at 4:03 pmGail the table came out beautiful! I love the look of the dark top and the white bottom! Beautiful job!
Susan
Toqua's Crafts says
September 13, 2011 at 3:58 pmYou did an awesome job Gail! You deserve to spend a little extra on yourself! I love the shape of the table and the base of it.
It's Just Me says
September 13, 2011 at 3:34 pmGail, I LOVE your $25 table. I’m really loving the dark stained top and painted bottoms tables I’m seeing. My Aunt says that’s called California chic, no idea. Anyhoo, I’m, thinking I MIGHT have to try this same look on my farm styled dining room table. Thanks for showing your beaut : )
Stephanie says
September 13, 2011 at 3:28 pmLook at you! Becoming such a big spender LOL Still a great price, even if it is $20 over budget, you deserve it. I love what you did with it, it looks totaly different now and so beautiful.
Bootersmom03 says
September 13, 2011 at 3:11 pmLove the dark stain! I always enjoy seeing and reading about your great finds!
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
September 13, 2011 at 2:27 pmGorgeous!
I love the dark wood top with light paint…so pretty.
Pat
Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama says
September 13, 2011 at 2:26 pmIt looks great, cant wait to see it all finished with the chairs. I love the white table and dark top look too.
Korrie@RedHenHome says
September 13, 2011 at 2:17 pmAbsolutely, I love the look! Your table is lovely. I like the look of the wood grain highlighted by old paint, too. I hope you enjoy it for a long time!
ProudTejana says
September 13, 2011 at 1:41 pmthat came out beautifully! love the dark and white contrast.
Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says
September 13, 2011 at 1:37 pmSOOOO Pretty! I’m loving the white and dark wood look too!
Terri says
September 13, 2011 at 1:36 pmStunning…love your choice of stain and it looks excellent with the white legs! Can’t wait to see it with the chairs!
Suzanne says
September 13, 2011 at 12:50 pmI love stained wood with paint too! It looks fabulous!
jamie says
September 13, 2011 at 12:38 pmit looks great!!
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic says
September 13, 2011 at 12:37 pmI agree, 25 was a bargain for that table and you made it look great! The dark stain/white combo is really working for me. I’ll have to check out that color!
Nice job.
itsstilllife.com says
September 13, 2011 at 12:20 pmThe table turned out beautifully. I love the wood grain lines to the top. Definitely worth the $25.
Karen G
Proper Prim says
September 13, 2011 at 12:09 pmA perfect combo… love the new look. That is a steal at 25.00, I would have scooped it up in a minute too.
Another fabulous makeover Gail.
Hugs, Deb
Who "NEW" Creations says
September 13, 2011 at 11:44 amThe table is darling, can’t wait to see the reveal.
Kara says
September 13, 2011 at 11:23 amDefinitely a fan of the white with dark wood. Your table looks fabulous. Love that stain.
Gail says
September 13, 2011 at 11:13 amGreat job. I love the shine. A wonderful addition to your home and still a bargain.
Susan says
September 13, 2011 at 11:00 amThe table looks fantastic!
Amanda says
September 13, 2011 at 10:56 amThe table looks fantastic, love the contrast of dark on light!
Pattie @ On Hollyhock Farm says
September 13, 2011 at 10:48 amI am a fan, totally! Great piece. Thanks for showing it.
Sue says
September 13, 2011 at 10:04 amSoooo pretty, I’m happy that you found something great for yourself. Enjoy it!
Sue
Sharon says
September 13, 2011 at 9:51 amYour table turned out so beautiful. I love the darker top. And its okay to go over your budget for a personal piece. $25 is still a great deal on a solid wood piece. Man, I seen a Wood table with white legs and pine colored top and one chair on the side of the road sunday and wanted it so bad. My Hubby refuses to pick stuff up on the side of the road. When I went back it was gone. So sad.
Sharon