I found this cute little side table 4 years ago at one of our favorite thrift stores. I think I paid $5.00 for it. There was a period of time that almost every little table I bought was $5! I painted this one but I feel like if I found it today I’d probably stain it a darker color. What do you think?
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Side Table Makeover
When it comes to paint, I went through a turquoise phase, a teal phase, and a white phase. I’ve also tried a few bright colors. But still, the pieces that sell best for me for the last few years have been gray or white. So I go back to them pretty often.
I first learned to use chalk type paint while I was working at Room With a Past. When I worked on Saturdays, Pam and some of the other ladies would give demos.
I’ve mentioned before that I had trouble with waxing so I paid close attention to that part of the process. They made it look so easy I decided to try it again. So I got some new paint samples.
I thought I’d throw a little pink in there just for fun. I painted a jewelry box Portland Rose and absolutely love it — even though I’m not a big fan of pink. If I keep looking at it Portland Rose may be my favorite new color!
Anyway, back to the waxing. I watched Pam closely. She’s a chalk and clay paint expert and the one who painted the gorgeous pieces I blogged about here.
I had always been told to use the paint and wax very sparingly. But after watching the demo I decided that my problem was that I was not using ENOUGH paint or wax. Pam painted on only ONE coat of Seattle Mist, let it dry completely, sanded it with a 320 grit sanding sponge, distressed a little on the edges with a wet cloth, let it dry completely again, and wiped on the clear wax with a rag buffing as she went. The whole process probably took less than 2 hours on the desk she did that day. This paint dries extremely fast.
{{{ See all the other pieces I’ve painted with this Seattle Mist paint HERE }}}
I love my side table and I’m sure I’ll be painting more small pieces as I find them.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t go with what’s already in our tiny townhouse so I brought it to the Roses and Rust vintage market and sold it there.
If you liked this side table project, check out these other DIY furniture makeovers:
- My $5.00 Corner Table Makeover
- End Table Painted with Chalk Mix
- DIY Baseball Stool
- Farmhouse Coffee Table Makeover
- How to Refinish a Dining Room Table
Originally published April 7, 2014
‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
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Debrashoppeno5 says
This little table is so sweet. I know a lot of people don’t like pink but I enjoy little pops of pink here and there.
Sheri says
Looks great! Thank you for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More link party! Pinned!
Theresa says
Your side table turned out lovely.Thanks for sharing @DearCreatives Inspiration Spotlight party. See you again soon. pinned, and sharing.
Two Chicks and a Mom/Donna says
Wow, that is so lovely. I love gray (and teal, and black, and white….). Thanks for sharing at Party in Your PJs!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
Your side table turned out lovely! I use to only like stained wood so I could see the wood grains, but have come to love painted pieces. I haven’t got up the nerve to try bold colors on anything large yet but I do love the whites, creams, and greys.
Helena says
Need to buy 2 same or similar