A Damask Garage Sale End Table Upcycle
September 11, 2019
This oak end table was one of my August garage sale finds.
It was in decent shape. A rather boxy shape and squarish legs, with an inlaid pattern on the top.
I paid $10 for it.
I don't think it was an expensive piece of furniture. Not solid oak for sure. It seemed to have a pretty thin oak veneer.
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Since the table was a bit glossy, I gave it a light all over sanding with 220 grit sandpaper, just to rough up the finish a little. (not hard work)
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint was the first chalk paint I tried, in the beginning. Several colors are still in my house, especially French Linen and Old White.
I seldom purchase it anymore due to the price. It does cover well, and it distresses beautifully, but I hate applying the Annie Sloan wax. It is difficult to get an even shine.
I seldom purchase it anymore due to the price. It does cover well, and it distresses beautifully, but I hate applying the Annie Sloan wax. It is difficult to get an even shine.
Anyway, I found a full can of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Chateau Grey in my paint cabinet. I think I purchased it about 3 years ago. Even though it is name Chateau Grey, it's a shade of green. I brushed two coats of paint on the table.
This is a damask design stencil I recently purchased from Hobby Lobby. It is a $12.99 stencil, but I used their 40% off coupon on my purchase.
Just a note about the Stencil Ease Stencils, they are fragile. Made of very thin, brittle plastic. Be very careful with them. I broke off several pieces of a different Stencil Ease Stencil trying to put it back in the plastic sleeve. That being said, they WORK for a once or twice project.
The stencil was too small for the table top so I had to move it up, down, right and left to finish off the whole top. I am used to lining up a stencil after moving it around to fit. Just make sure the already stenciled designs all line up before you start the additional stencils.
I pounced the stencil on with Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Fluff
and a brush in the STAMPENDOUS Dreamweaver Brush Set.
and a brush in the STAMPENDOUS Dreamweaver Brush Set.
I think I mentioned that I dislike Annie Sloan wax. I decided to seal the paint and stencils with Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish in Matte.
I brushed on a thin coat with a cheap sponge brush.
I then waxed the table with a light coat of Dixie Belle Best Dang Wax in Clear.
I brushed on a thin coat with a cheap sponge brush.I then waxed the table with a light coat of Dixie Belle Best Dang Wax in Clear.
A Silver Color Metal Office File Cabinet Shelves Drawer Name Card Label Holder Frames with Screws
was added to the front edge of the table.
Then, I printed the word Damask in Picmonkey, (100 font size) and printed it on card stock. I cut it out to fit the metal frame.
was added to the front edge of the table.Then, I printed the word Damask in Picmonkey, (100 font size) and printed it on card stock. I cut it out to fit the metal frame.
My table makeover is done!
Sure doesn't look grey!
I like this upcycle! The stencil adds some interest and the sage green color should work in many homes.
I love my 25 cent JFK gold bank from a garage sale too!
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That turned out great, Carlene! It's an interesting color--grey with a definite green cast. But with the white damask design on top it looks really nice. I think you could use the table in a variety of color schemes from neutral to black and white even.
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My parents bought that set new around 94/95 :-)
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