Vintage Farmhouse Table Makeover
A dear friend of mine purchased this table from Facebook Marketplace with the intention of having us make it over as a gift for her brother. The table top appeared to be old from the looks of the wood underneath the table. The top had seen better days and was in huge need of a new look. The legs… well they were just ugly. It came with two benches when she purchased it. She brought the table, two benches and 5 chairs to us in hopes we could give it new life. It was a challenge but turned out beautifully.
To start, the table top and seats on the benches were stripped of their original stained finish. We did this using our favorite stripper Klean Strip Premium Paint Stripper (found at home depot). The deep scratches were filled with Pro Finisher Wood Filler (https://amzn.to/2M9TWUS). The chairs were coming apart in places so they were glued back together using Titebond Ultimate Wood Glue (https://amzn.to/2BadlPk) and held together using clamps until dry.
After the repairs were made and the table top and bench tops were stripped, the whole set was sanded down. For the larger parts like the table, benches, and chair seats, we used our Dewalt Orbital Sander (https://amzn.to/2VCV7iO). The more intricate parts were done by hand using sand paper and a sanding sponge. One day, I’m going to invest in the Surf Prep Sander (fingers crossed) as it is perfect for detailed areas. Until then, manual labor does the trick.
Because the legs on this table were not only simple but also ugly…. we purchased new ones from Osborne Wood Products to give the table a fresh, new look. We used The Blackburn Dining Table Leg and wow do they look fabulous.
The base of the table and benches and the chairs were all primed using Zinsser primer (https://amzn.to/32cVKlv). These were all painted using a custom mix of chalk style paint in a beautiful grey color. The primer and the paint were applied using our sprayer, the Home Right Max (https://amzn.to/2OJxgfW). Three coats of each were applied with sanding in between each coat with 320 grit sand paper. It is a lot of work but will ensure you have not only a smooth finish, but a beautiful one in the end.
The table top was stained using Varathane Wood Stain in Kona (https://amzn.to/2qd7oyX) because it not only complimented the blue undertones in the grey paint color I picked, but also would coordinate nicely with the new owner’s wood flooring. Two coats of stain were applied with sanding in between each coat with a 320 grit sandpaper. This ensures you get a nice smooth finish. To give the stain a little dimension, I used my favorite brand of chalk synthesis paint, Wise Owl, to dry brush some color into the stain. I used Snow Owl and some Prussian Blue to add a little highlights, paying special attention to the seams in between boards. You can find Wise Owl products on our website if you’d like to try them out. You won’t be sorry. 😉
Once the paint was dry, the painted areas were sealed using Rust- Oleum Varathane Water Based Polyurethane (https://amzn.to/2MCyWW2). The stained areas were sealed using Rust-Oleum Varathane Oil Based Polyurethane (https://amzn.to/2MbWL7P). Several coats were applied of each and we sanded in between each coat using 320 grit sandpaper. Just look at the shine on the table. It is beautiful.
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Tyler and Vicente
Rehab 2 Fab Designs
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