One Saturday morning on my way to the grocery store I decided to follow a few signs for some local garage sales. In the Spring and Summer months, our neighborhood entrances have lots of bright and colorful signs advertising local garages sales. All you have to do is follow the signs – and the train of cars as well. This is how I found a great vintage table for only $8.00 just begging for a makeover.
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I finished this project some time ago but it is still one of my favorite furniture makeovers.
Even though the table had a few scratches and flaws, it was in really good condition overall and a steal at only $8.00.
The table had some slight damage on the top and an outdated brass drawer handle. I love projects like this were you can take a inexpensive and dated piece and breath new life into it. With some sanding, cleaning, white paint, and a new drawer handle I was able to bring this very sturdy table to a brand new updated look.
A little sanding and paint make this table look completely different.
For this project I used:
- 120 and 240 Grit Sandpaper
- White Primer Paint
- Valspar Belle Grove Antique White Paint #530812 in Satin
- Minwax Jacobean #2750 Stain
- MinWax PolyAcrylic Finish in Gloss
I liked the wood texture of the top so I didn’t want to cover up those details with paint. Instead I sanded it down to remove all the old shine and finish, and stained it in a much darker and richer color in Minwax’s Jacobean #2750. The legs and drawer front were also sanded down to remove as much of the finish as possible, and then painted with one coat of primer, and four coats of Valspar Belle Grove Antique White #530812 in Satin. A couple of coats of a polyacrylic finish and a new drawer handle and it was done.
I found the oil rubbed bronze handle at Home Depot for only $4.97. It wasn’t my first choice for the handle but since the nail holes were 2 1/2″ apart my options were limited for handles in that width.
The primer and paint sample I already had on hand, so I purchased a small can of the stain and the drawer handle for this project. In total, I only spent $20 on this beautiful makeover.
“Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. He has won a mighty victory by his power and holiness.” Psalm 98:1
What a great transformation! I think my mom has this same table… I might need to freshen hers up when I visit! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
This is a great transformation! I love the table”s white legs with the dark tabletop. #HomeMattersParty
I am amazed at how different it looks! I don’t think they would have put it in the yard sale if they had your talent!
That is so sweet. Thanks Kristen.
This table looks fantastic and brand new Donna. I do love garage sale season. It’s fun partying with you at #HomeMattersParty
Looks lovely! I love that painted on bottom and wood on top look 🙂
Gorgeous transformation! And an added bonus that it was $8!! I don’t blame you for keeping it! It’s beautiful! 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful project over at Waste Not Wednesday! Looking forward to seeing what you share with us this week!!
Thanks Sam. I enjoy the projects on the linkup each week on your site.
What an awesome makeover for only #8! You did a lovely job 🙂
Blessings,
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Thanks Edye. I had originally planned to sell the table but it looked so nice afterwards I just kept it. It goes with so many different styles too. Thanks for visiting.