Outdoor Table Makeover

Part 2 of my patio makeover......THE TABLE!  Wow did this need some work. It was warped and weighed about 150 lbs!  I didn't want to get a new one because I really like the legs.....They're amazing legs (just like mine).  I flipped it over, took off the original table top and worked some makeover magic.  At first I thought the stripes might be a little much, but after a week I was in LOVE.  Plus, I can always toss a tablecloth over it if I get bored!  Think twice before you toss things out my friends.  Remember.....Make messes, have fun and never forget to MAKE YOUR MARK!

Working on the chandelier next!

Got these Suzani pillows on Amazon and they match everything I own

See how to makeover your own table here!

STUFF YOU'LL NEED

Disfigured patio furniture

Hammer and nails

Sander, Drill, Screwdrivers

1" x 6" pine planks the length of the table

1/2" thick plywood the size of the table top

Paintbrushes

Americana Decor Outdoor Living in Adirondack, Iron Gate and Picket Fence

Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish and Golden Brown Crème Wax

 HERE'S HOW

1. 2. & 3. Remover the original table top and replace with a piece of 1/2" thick plywood in the size you want

4.  Arrange the planks across the table

5. & 6. Paint half of the planks black and half white

7.  Sand along the edges to expose the wood and give a distressed look

8.  Paint the base of the table in Adirondack (or any color you love)

9.  Nail or screw the planks in place on top of the plywood

10.  Protect the entire table with a coat of Light Satin Varnish

11. & 12.  Paint on and wipe off the Golden Brown Creme Wax to give depth to the white planks

Have a seat!

Coffee Table Makeover

I finally broke down and hauled a big, ugly 70's coffee table up 3 flights of stairs to my house to make entertaining in the back yard easier.  After a while I realized it LOOKED like a big 70's coffee table and was in desperate need of a makeover.  In fact, it was screaming "PLEASE GIVE ME A MAKEOVER, MARK!"  So I did.  Now, I have to admit that I was stumped as to what to do with this huge chunk of blonde wood,  but then it hit me.....GO BRIGHT OR GO HOME.......So I added some wood slats to cover the crappy top and painted it Denver Bronco/Home Depot orange......and it worked.  Well, it worked for me anyway!  Hope you like it as much as I do.  Remember, have fun, make messes and don't forget to Make Your Mark!  xoxo

Pull up a chair and join me!

Sometimes it reminds me of an A&W!

See how I made it here!

Stuff You'll Need

Enough 1/4" x 2" or 3" wood slats to cover the top

Americana Chalky Finish in colors you like

*I chose Rustic and Heritage

Hammer and 1" nails

Sander

Putty knife

Paintbrushes

Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish

Since this table is outside, I coated the finished table with Light Satin Varnish

1. & 2.  Arrange your slats to make sure they cover the entire table top

3.  Paint the slats Rustic on one side and don't worry about the edges

4. Sloppily paint over the slats with a thick coat of orange and let dry for about 10 minutes

5.  After 10 minutes, scrape off the orange paint to get a chipped, aged look

6.  Sand the edges and face of each slat to expose bits of the raw wood

7.  Nail the slats to the table top

8.  Paint the base of the table Rustic and let dry

9.  & 10.  Paint the base of the table in Heritage, wait 10 minutes and scrape off with a putty knife

11.  Sand the edges of the base and parts of the legs to expose the raw wood

12.  Coat the entire table in Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish

Ready for a gathering!