How to Spruce Up an Old Table (Or Other Piece of Furniture)

Table

I’m a bit of a bargain hunter; I love finding a good deal. I found the above table in the clearance section of a Target a few years ago. A bit beat up, with scratches on the surface and a big chip out of the base (but with great lines), it was a serious steal at only 25 bucks.

Now, I’m into rustic things sometimes, but a scratched up, but table wasn’t really ideal, so I spruced it up. Here’s how:

  1. Fill in any scratches or chips with wood putty and a putty knife. Let it dry and sand it down for an even surface.
  2. Paint the table. I used leftover paint from my kitchen/hallway at the time. You can leave the surface un-painted if you’re going to apply a piece of decorative paper like I did, or you can paint it and skip the next few steps.
  3. Prepare a piece of (pretty) heavy duty paper. Take your piece of paper; trace the top of the table and cut it out; carefully wet the paper to make it more pliable.
  4. Apply Mod Podge to the table, then apply the paper to the surface. Seal with another layer (or three) of Mod Podge.
  5. Let it cure, and then enjoy!