Monday, October 7, 2013

Striped Table Redo

I found this little table over the summer at Salvation Army. 

(Sorry, crappy cell phone pic)


The table has great bones, but the finish was ugly and outdated. I thought because of the glossy finish, it might be the perfect table to try out some homemade chalk paint for the very first time. I know, I'm so late to the chalk paint game - I'm not really sure why I waited so long! 

I used baking soda because I already had it on hand! 1 cup of latex paint in Parchment White and 1/4 cup baking soda mixed well. 

I gave it three coats for really great coverage and decided on stripes for the top. 


Once I had the tape in place for the stripes I did one more coat of my base color to help get crisp lines with no bleeding. I discovered that handy little tip HERE. 


 Followed by two coats of gray. 


After a small bit of distressing here's the table now!











I am very happy with the results of the chalk paint and plan to use it again soon! 

P.S. There's still time to link up your Fall Decor!! Head over to the party now!!!

I'm linking to the parties listed HERE and to:
Liz Marie Blog 
Common Ground
Jennifer Rizzo




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22 comments:

  1. pballardOctober 7, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Lovely redo. It reminds me of how paint can turn something not so pretty into something so pretty. Have a great day!

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  2. Crystelle BoutiqueOctober 7, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Whether you arrived late to the game or not doesn't really matter to me, because your little table turned out simply gorgeous! Love the stripes....
    :)
    hugs x, Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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  3. DeeOctober 7, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Looks great Melissa! Love those two colors together. Did you wax to seal or poly? Dee from My Painted Stuff.

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  4. UnknownOctober 7, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Your table turned out great! The stripes give it the perfect touch!
    Blessings - Sara

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  5. Linda StollOctober 7, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Gotta love those blue and white stripes! Just super!

    ;-}

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  6. Patti @ Pandoras BoxOctober 7, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Nice change - love the stripes!

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  7. Donna WilkesOctober 7, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    Gray (or grey for more elegance like this table!) is my new favorite color. Love the stripes and welcome to homemade chalk paint world.

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  8. UnknownOctober 8, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    Melissa I LOVE this, looks great. I did a striped bedside cabinet using dull taupe shade for stripes. Did you use bluish grey? Lovely makeover!
    xoxo

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  9. Maureen WyattOctober 8, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    Hard to believe that is the same table. Beautifully done!

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 8, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Great table. Love the stripes. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  11. CindyOctober 8, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Melissa, Your little table is absolutely gorgeous now! It was terribly shabby before, and not the nice shabby either. But now it's lovely!

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  12. AnneOctober 8, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    What a beautiful transformation!
    xx
    Anne

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  13. JennieOctober 8, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    I just love this! so cute!
    I have a giveaway going on and today is the last day to enter, would love for you to check it out!
    http://thediaryofarealhousewife.blogspot.com/2013/10/sponsorship-giveaway.html

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  14. UnknownOctober 8, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    This little table is unbelievably adorable. I just love how white paint and some stripes can make it so beautiful. Well done.

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  15. Audra @ Renewed ProjectsOctober 9, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    What a lovely makeover!

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  16. MONICA LIVASOctober 10, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Beautiful!

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  17. UnknownOctober 10, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Wow! Very nice job! www.palmettochicks.org

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  18. Linda @ it all started with paintOctober 11, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Love it -- and thanks for the tip shout out!!!

    :) Linda

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  19. AudreyOctober 11, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Beautiful make-over Melissa. Love that you added the stripes. Thanks for the tip.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  20. Marie-Interior FrugalistaOctober 11, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I popped over from Wow Us Wednesday Linky Party. What a beautiful makeover - I'm loving the stripes!
    ~Marie@InteriorFrugalista

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  21. Life Between Potato and RiceOctober 11, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Looks beautiful ! Love it those stripes ! Came from Shabby Nest party !
    best,
    marlin

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  22. Http://whatmeeganmakes.comOctober 16, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    You are always so creative!! Thanks for linking up to Tickled Pink Times Two!!
    Make it a pink day :)

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