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The upstairs hallway table used to look like this. Notice the words "used to"?
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Step 1: Clear the items off the table.
Step 2: Move table away from wall.
Step 3: Open jar of paint. Realize I better get something to protect the carpet in the event of a wayward drip.
Step 4: Place cardboard box (located in garage and hauled upstairs) underneath table.
Step 5: Coat 1 on table.
Step 6: Talk to hubby on phone (asking where sanding block might be located -- I know he was terrified at what might be happening at home), text bestie in Wyoming and watch a few minutes of a Hallmark movie while waiting on Coat 1 to dry.
Step 7: Coat 2 on table.
Step 8: More texting with bestie in Wyoming and checking DVR recordings.
Step 9: Distress with sanding block. Oops, a little sand dust got on the carpet. Oh well, the vacuum will enjoy the meal.
Step 10: Coat 1 of varnish.
Step 11: Wander downstairs for a snack and talk to hubby again on phone.
Step 12: Coat 2 of varnish.
While this sounds lengthy and time-consuming, all the magic took about an hour, maybe a little less, and was performed right there in the hallway. No lugging tables around for me! Because it is still winter and a bit cold here in the Nashville area, it took longer than usual for the paint and varnish coats to dry.
This is the finished product. I am pleased!
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My wife: Never met a piece of wood she didn't want to paint :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm just happy to see my typewriter is still black... for now.
For now.... :-)
DeleteThanks for sharing with us!!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love reading your blog, LOVE your home and appreciate your comments! Have a great day!
DeleteI never met a piece of furniture I did not want to paint either. The new paint makes everything brighter and fresher - good decision!
ReplyDeleteThank you Donna! I think painting it and giving it new life is much better than tossing it aside! :-)
DeleteLovely makeover! thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday! Isn't it funny how simple whites are all making a comeback after we've all colorized every wall in our homes?
ReplyDeleteLOL...that is so true! And thank you so much! I appreciate being able to link up!
DeleteRobin, thank you so much for your comment! I feel the same way, that paint makes all the difference in the world!
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