Kitchen Table Transformation

So after celebrating my husband agreeing to me transforming the room if began to do my research! 

my inspiration: 

Yes found it on Pinterest! These retail $700+ as a set and $400 table alone, clearly I didn't have that much money for my entire room makeover! Plan B goodwill, Salvation Army & craigslist! my goal was to find a solid wood table that could be restained and painted! 

After 3 days of nonstop phone calls and research I came across table on craigslist! it was ONLY $50!!!!!

I had to have it, just like a little kid in a toy store! I saw so much potential I couldn't wait to get started!  

what you will need: 

patience (maybe a prayer or 2 haha)

Power Sander (coarse,medium,&fine grain paper)  

Liquid Deglosser 

Stain 

Spray paint 

Sealer (top coat must be glossy) 

wax (very end)  

Step 1: The top

Notice: Sander applies to stained surfaces ONLY, if you decide to paint with a solid color...SKIP THIS STEP

What a pain in my rear end this was, years of overlapped stain on the top gave it a splotchy look! I tired a strip (bad idea), then decided to go with old fashion sanding. Went to my dad's house and stole his sander (sorry dad) haha! First go over it with the coarse then medium and last fine to ensure an extra smooth surface.   

step 2: the bottom 

Since I just wanted to paint over the existing stain I chose a deglosser! Why? it's super easy and takes off the shine so the paint better adheres to the surface. (same as a sander) 

Pour the liquid onto a clean cloth and generously spread onto the surface. Allow 30 min dry time, if you wait more than an hour you will have to reapply this process requires immediate action.  

once it's dry wear your mask and spray away! (Shake well and do light even coats, to avoid drips)  Then apply your top coat (water friendly highly recommended because it will be INDOORS and will eventually be cleaned) 

cover the base with a clean flat sheet or old towels and let's move on! 

step 3: back to the top! 

Last but not least, time to stain the top! clean off the surface with a damp rag to remove and dust or debris! I used sponge tipped brushes and a flag resealable Tupperware (turkey bologna packaging!

 dip your brush and use even strokes! your goal is to not overlap, and not have drip marks dry in between. 

finally apply top coat (mandatory) and wax after the top is dry for added shine (optional) it allows for easier cleanup!  

I did not wax only because I chose to add a glass top to mine! found it on craigslist for $30 with drop off!  

It fit like a glove! I for once felt so accomplished it was the best feeling in the world! plus the entire project cost $90 (I had old spray cans and deglosser)   

will post the final picture once the room is completed!