I’ve been a complete slacker. I did this table over my maternity leave and never posted! Soooo here it is, 4 months later. This gorgeous coffee table and matching side table were given to us when we first bought our townhouse by Willie’s manager at the time. After over 7 years in our home it had it share of bumps, stains, dog marks, stickers, and all the fun furniture mishaps that happen in a house full of chaos. It was due for an upgrade! You may remember me asking about it when I shared my painted entertainment center.
I found two new products in my beloved town of Occoquan. The Reclaimed Treasures shop owner convinced me that these products outshined most on the market. She was right…the paint product (Fusion Mineral Paint), like chalk paint, requires little prep (a clean surface) and already included the protective component so there was no need for an additional step of waxing your project…wow! Waxing is such a huge task that nearly all my projects never get it, so having this all-in-one paint was great! I used the Fusion Mineral Paint color of Champlain. Here is the color swatch:
So first I sanded the top with a medium-course sandpaper using a circular sander. I then went over it again with fine course paper. Once I got down to the bare would I was ready for the stain.
The stain, another great new product by Homestead House. The “poly”/protective coat was built in. So after applying and drying, you’re done! It is a matte stain so it worked well for what I was going for but if you do want the sheen or extra protection, give it a coat of poly.
I love this table! So happy I got to bring a fresh new light to it and glad it can stay as a centerpiece in my home for a few more years.
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