How to Spruce Up an Old Table (Or Other Piece of Furniture)
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:
- Fill in any scratches or chips with wood putty and a putty knife. Let it dry and sand it down for an even surface.
- 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.
- 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.
- Apply Mod Podge to the table, then apply the paper to the surface. Seal with another layer (or three) of Mod Podge.
- Let it cure, and then enjoy!