Sunday, March 4, 2012

Trash to Treasure

I will never understand a lot of things in this world. One thing that tops my list is why people put perfectly good furniture out for the garbage men? Okay, well this table had a couple of flaws. The top wasn't in great shape. The baskets needed a little lovin' and there was a slight cat pee odor inside the table, behind the baskets. These things can all be fixed. This table is solid wood and VERY heavy. The drawers are solid wood, appear to be made out of birch plywood, and they have wicker on the front of them.

Here is a before picture of it.



I decided that I wanted it to have a Key West type look to it. So we painted the whole thing with ASCP in Cream. The top was sanded down completely and stained dark walnut. Then I put dark wax over the cream. It looked good, but I wasn't feeling it. The stain was splotchy and I tried and tried to fix it but had no luck.




So we decided we'd paint it black. I think this looks a lot better. What do you think?


13 comments:

  1. This table sold and went it's new forever home last night. I hope they love it!!

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  2. Great job! I think it looks fantastic!! I am your newest follower. Stop by sometime!! -Sarah

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    -Samm
    www.LittleHouseintheBigD.com

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    1. Samm,
      This is VERY exciting news. Thank you! I would love to grow my blog and get more followers so this is just the kind of boost I needed! I appreciate your kind words, and the award. Your blog is wonderful! I am your newest follower.
      Thanks again!

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  4. Wow! Both versions look great to me! How ever did you get rid of the cat pee smell?

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    1. Thanks MarTay! It was a faint smell, not super strong, but we used every cleaning product we had and scrubbed it out. It basically just needed a very good cleaning. I'm glad people are too lazy to do stuff like this though because I will gladly do it!!

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  5. It looks awesome in black! Great contrast with the texture of the baskets!

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  6. That is very impressive and inspiring! Should encourage folks to check out second hand shops and stores supporting charities.

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  7. Holy smokes, it looks amazing!! I never get why people trash stuff so easily either. But good for us when we happen upon it, eh? :) Looks so rich and expensive!

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  8. What a great transformation. I love it. I'm your newest follower. Come check out my blog when you have a minute at http://sister-number-5.blogspot.com

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  9. Hi - I'm visiting from Kammy's Korner - I absolutely love this transformation - definitely your newest follower - would love to
    have you come by and follow back when you have the time!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  10. Hi I'm over from Kammy's Korner and your newest follower! This table is amazing; can't believe before and after photos! I personally loved both looks but the black does give it a richer look.
    I hope you stop by for a visit and share this beauty at Frugal Treasures Tuesday! Have a good week and look forward to visiting more.
    Barbe

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