Last weekend some friends and I went to a community garage sale in our area, and I really scored.
This sofa table only took me a couple of hours to refinish, and I’m waiting for it to sell on Craigslist.
I dream of the day I no longer have to use Craig.
Wait, that came out wrong.
Here it is in its’ before state. It was $15, Broyhill.We’ve all seen these smooth pine tables everywhere.
Believe it or not, this table was once an el-cheapo, smooth pine table with green legs
and a light top, which we gave a rustic, farmhouse treatment.
We enjoy many dinner parties and Thanksgivings here,
and embrace every scratch we add to it.
and a light top, which we gave a rustic, farmhouse treatment.
We enjoy many dinner parties and Thanksgivings here,
and embrace every scratch we add to it.
To make the job of sanding through the original stain easier,
I always strip the lacquer off first, which doesn’t take long at all.
I always strip the lacquer off first, which doesn’t take long at all.
I used my electric orbital sander, and sanded through the stain with 100 grit, followed with 180.
Then, the fun work of distressing began.
Here it is after staining in Dark Walnut, and painting the base in BM Acadia White.
I couldn’t decide whether or not to rub-through the white.
So, of course I did, using my handy dandy denatured alcohol.
Not to be confused with rubbing alcohol. Or a screwdriver ingredient.
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Not to be confused with rubbing alcohol. Or a screwdriver ingredient.
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I guess I like both, but can’t decide which version I like best.
You will have to help me with that. If this was your style, which one would you prefer?
You will have to help me with that. If this was your style, which one would you prefer?
Rather than applying a clear coat, I chose to use Citrus Shield Paste Wax.
Have you ever smelled used this stuff?
If not, you’re in for a treat.
You all may have figured out by now that smell plays a big part in how I choose products.
After two coats of wax, the top looks like this.
The base was clear coated with Polycrylic.
The base was clear coated with Polycrylic.
I added an anthropology knockoff knob because I had it on-hand.The other thing I bought that day was a large, executive desk with a worn finish
that I cannot wait to start on. But, true to my graceful reputation,
I dropped my cup gun (sprayer) and dented it and lost the vacuum & pressure.
I used every fiber of self-control I had in me not to utter every swear word
known to man kind, which is not normally in my nature.
Now, I’m impatiently eagerly waiting for the brown truck to pull up, so that I can get started on it.
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Until next time, my lovely friends 
Love the table! I wish more people could see this so that those pine tables don't end up in landfills! You did a great job on it.
This look beautiful!
What do you use to stip the lacquer off?
Hannah @ youngancrafty@gmail.com
LOVING THIS! I can't believe how many people just get rid of things now! My dad just scored a sweet coffee table in great shape because he saw people in his condo carrying it past his suite on it's way to the dump!! I love the contrast of the dark top and white legs. I'm a fan of the scuffed up legs, personally!
I love how the top turned out – beautiful!
I'm IN LOVE with this table!!!
Can I come steal it?!
-Jesslyn
http://www.jesslynamber.blogspot.com
OMG! This is beyond amazing! You would never guess by looking at the finish product that it once looked like it did! Beautiful work! Thanks for the inspiration!
Your table turned out beautifully. I love easy makeovers! The knock off knob is great!
You have totally inspired me! My dining room table/ hutch are the same pine pieces and their gettin' a whole new look now. Thanks & keep posting your beautiful redos!!
I wish I was closer to you, I'd buy it right away!
Awesome table!!!! I am going to have to get some of that Citrus wax. Sounds delicious, I mean, wonderful! Ha!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Beautiful!!!!! FOund you on Finding Fabulous! You did a wonderful job on this!
You do beautiful beautiful work! I love the dark walnut color. Thanks for the inspiration!
Everything you do, is beautiful!!! You asked about the color of Turquoise for the Armoir I did. It is Color Place, Cozumel Aqua 91402. It is an Interior Flat latex. It was really bright until I stained it with Minwax Jacobean!
It came out very well. Lovely basic piece. Hope you'll stop by and see our upholstery ideas. Jane F.
What a difference! I hope Craig comes through real soon with lots of $$$!
christa, it looks awesome! you really are so talented. i tend to pass buy those types of pieces because the ones with inherent character tug at my heartstrings, but you take them and really give them that character. amazing.
So pretty, great job Christa! I'm going to have to try that wax.
Super cute!
Gorgeous! Love the rich walnut top! The citrus wax is now on my list of things to try!
Beautiful makeover! I've just discovered wax (after being more than a little afraid of it for ages) and have fallen in love.
Love the table. You are so talented.
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You did a great job on the sofa table. I also love your pine dining table… in fact your dining room in general is gorgeous.
Love it! The wax sounds wonderful. I'm going to have to look for that. Your dining table is gorgeous too. I prefer the lightly distressed version, but would buy it either way.
This turned out just perfect! I would choose the distressed version…more my style. Well done!
I'm a fellow Arizona blogger and I just found your blog and all of your gorgeous furniture makeovers. I've done some furniture and have more on the docket to redo. In fact, we just got back from Home Depot with products to use for our dining room table makeover. We are going to sand down the top (oak) and stain it a darker, richer color, while the base will be painted black.
What I'm really uncertain about is the top coat. The HD guy pointed us in the direction of the polyacrylic spray. I'm loving your wax and tung oil finishes, but wonder if they would hold up on a dining table that will get lots of hard use (I have 4 little ones). What would you use to seal it?
Thanks for the inspiring projects!
How have I not found your blog before?!? We are kindred spirits I'm sure! Loving your makeovers.
Kris
xxx
Ooh, just added your Monday party to my linky love list too. Hopefully I'll be joining in when I can!
Looks amazing, Christa! I could see this sitting in my house
Love the treatment you chose. Just beautiful! Off to buy some Citrus Paste wax…
This looks fantastic! Love the combo of dark top and light legs. Did you use the sprayer on the legs? Can i ask which brand you use. I would love to get one for my compressor I'm just not sure which one.
its a beautiful table, you have done a good job resotring it, the little drawer and the big tip gives lots of space!!
Great looking table. I love the dark top!!
It looks great! If I lived near you I'd buy it from craig…
visiting from HOH
I just don't know where to start!
okay, #1 – do you do well selling on Craigslist? People always tell me to put my stuff on there, but I thought it was for discounts – not good stuff like your table.
#2 thanks for telling us what grit sandpaper you used. I'm a dummy in that area.
#3 I can't wait to try paste wax. It really looks incredible! I'd never think wax could give a finish like that.
#4 Would love for you to drop by this weekend and link up to Passion for Paint.
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