I always love a nice solid coffee table with a chunky base to have some fun with.
I didn’t get a picture before I sanded the original varnish completely away from the top. The edges of the top took a bit more work getting in the groove with a sanding block and paper to finish it off by hand.
I stained the top in New Baltic Pine which was a similar colour to what it was originally.
I was going to varnish and leave it at that, but then decided to go the extra mile and add some graphics, and I’m really glad I did.
I printed the wording in fonts I liked (after finding a saying I liked on the internet) and the size I was happy with. I then traced over the letters using a piece of carbon paper behind the words, facing down on the stained table top. If you don’t have carbon paper, you can use a pencil to shade the back side of the words, then trace them on to the wood. Then using a Sharpie pen or permanent paint pen, go over the lettering carefully.
Did I mention … I LOVE MY FAMILY … 🙂
After a couple of coats of satin varnish to the top, I painted the legs and base in Antique White USA (Dulux). I used a primer undercoat because I really wanted this to stick and have a smooth finish as opposed to the Shabby sanded look I often use with chalk paint.
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5 Comments
Pascale
March 11, 2013 at 9:40 pmIt really turned out great! Regards, Pascale
Beth @A Little Country House
March 24, 2013 at 6:22 amI love the coffee table and the red cabinet. Great style you have! thanks for coming to see me, great to meet another believer from the other side of the world!God Bless!
I Restore Stuff
March 25, 2013 at 9:27 pmThank you Beth!
Old Red Barn
April 19, 2013 at 7:14 pmThat’s a beautiful table! It looks like my coffee table (but I didn’t add words).
Goedele
I Restore Stuff
April 19, 2013 at 10:23 pmYes, it is similar. I like the wood top look at the moment. Have done it with a few things. Thanks for stopping by my page.