It’s amazing what a new (fresh) coat of paint can do for an old outdated piece of furniture!
You may remember this old side table that I was working on for my nephew. It has definitely seen better days!
This is the other side table he needed help with. I believe he’s going to use this one in the living room.
I painted each table with a couple of thin coats of “oops” primer I got cheat at Home Depot.
I painted these tables with Dutch Boy Refresh Paint (sweetened white) this is the same paint I used to paint my oak kitchen cabinets.
I removed the hardware while I painted. It might seem like extra work, but it really is worth the extra time in the long run.
To get a nice smooth finish on the top I used a small foam paint roller
I love how clean and fresh this table looks now!
Aren’t they sweet?
Oh my! That old hardware is NOT going to work on this pretty new looking table.
Enter some Krylon Spray Paint.
I sort of wish I was keeping this table! This is my favorite of the two. What about you? Which do you like best?
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CherishedHearts Vintage says
February 19, 2011 at 5:38 amLove this!
Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence says
February 18, 2011 at 4:08 pmI love these, very clean! Thanks for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence.
Cristie says
February 17, 2011 at 8:34 amWhat a great re-do! The end tables turned out so cute. Great job.
Pretty Unique Furniture says
February 16, 2011 at 5:55 pmOh my, these look like brand new! I think I like the cabinet with the lines best 🙂 it is unusual
Tina
Kim @ Second Time Furniture says
February 16, 2011 at 8:11 amGail,
They look wonderful!
Kim
A Vintage Vine says
February 16, 2011 at 12:26 amThey both look awesome! Amazing how paint makes all the difference!
Meg and Mum's says
February 15, 2011 at 10:11 amI like the one on the left because its different, but I also like the other one. I was only yesterday contemplating whether to spray paint some hardware I took off an old dresser, but as I hadn’t done it before I was worried that it would just come off. Now that I’ve seen you do it, I’m going to give it a bash. And I’ll save myself some $$! Thanks 🙂
Suzanne@Meridian Road says
February 15, 2011 at 3:50 amThose are both so cute~I’d take either one of them! I’ve never seen one like the table on the left. Very cottage cute. 🙂
Your nephew will love them! And if he doesn’t, I want his address. I’ll go get them and love them!
Anji Johnston says
February 15, 2011 at 3:26 amThese turned out beautifully! Great job!
Happy Valentines Day!
Pine Tree Home says
February 15, 2011 at 1:25 amHi! The tables ARE very sweet. I’d keep them 🙂
Do you use a top coat? I am done painting my bedroom furniture and thought I wanted to use paste wax, but now wonder if I should use polycrylic or something.
Georgene Lockwood says
February 14, 2011 at 7:40 pmYou make me want to drag out the paint stripper, sander and find something to refinish! I used to do a lot of this in my early days when the kids were little, but haven’t in a long time. How satisfying it is to take something ugly or just OK and make it beautiful. And you did it with TWO somethings.
I Play Outside The Box says
February 14, 2011 at 5:27 pmI really love the table on the left…such an unusual design…but the other one is just as lovely too. I would certainly take both home. Ü
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
February 14, 2011 at 5:22 pmoh! those turned out so cute.
I like the one with the door and scroll work. I like the painted hardware too.
Bet your nephew is going to really appreciate this furniture re-do.
have a great day!
Pat
Jen says
February 14, 2011 at 4:26 pmthat looks so great! i definitely have a few pieces that could use some updating!
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Judy says
February 14, 2011 at 3:20 pmGotta love paint. It looks amazing.
Paige (Final Clothes-Out) says
February 14, 2011 at 2:30 pmAh, yes. The power of paint! I especially love the one with the drawer.
Suzanne says
February 14, 2011 at 2:27 pmTwo great pieces! Love what you did with them!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
February 14, 2011 at 2:02 pmthose look lovely! i love that white- it’s nice and warm without being too creamy.
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
February 14, 2011 at 2:02 pmthose look lovely! i love that white- it’s nice and warm without being too creamy.
Amanda says
February 14, 2011 at 1:47 pmThese came out lovely Gail! Paint works wonders, but it helps to have someone talented behind the brush!
Simple "T" says
February 14, 2011 at 1:16 pmWhat a transformation, I was going to ask if you sprayed the paint on but I see you use a roller. I will have to try this. Mercy they are totally new pieces.
Sharon says
February 14, 2011 at 1:16 pmMy fave is the one on the left…it’s the door and the trim on top! They are both gorgeous with their fresh new look!!
Inspire Me Heather says
February 14, 2011 at 11:56 amYour tables look fantastic Gail, well done!
Lisa says
February 14, 2011 at 11:40 amYes, lovin’ both, but agree with the one you like the most. Thanks for the help with Live Writer, I’ve got the pictures sorted now.
Cheers,
Lisa x
Proper Prim says
February 14, 2011 at 10:33 amOh Gail, I am in love… with the table on the left, what a sweet design, it is so unique. Great job on the painting…wow was a transformation.
Hope you are getting nicer weather there… we are climbing over the freezing mark for now… but lots of wind.
Have a great day…
Hugs, Deb
driftwoodesign says
February 14, 2011 at 9:36 amGreat job Gail!
Farah Muzaffar says
February 14, 2011 at 9:33 amTotally changed outlook… Power of paint is gorgeous. you did a great job on both the outdated side tables and convert them into a piece of excellence…
Happy Valentine’s Day … hope you spare a little bit of your valuable time for me …
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Love
Farah