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DIY - Furniture Project

Welcome back from the weekend everyone! Did you have good time? I did. I was busy painting and staining my coffee table and one of my end tables. Take a peek!
 



What do you think? Here let me show you the before pictures too.

Surprised? Me too! I can't believe how great these turned out. I got the coffee table from a local auction and I purchased the end table years ago. I thought they both could use a new look.
Let me tell what I did and try it out! I'm sure you'll be just as amazed at the finished product.

 Supplies:
Rustoleum Chalked - White Linen
Rustoleum Chalked Protective Top Coat - Matte Clear
Varathane Premium Fast Dry Stain - Weathered Gray
Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane
Microfiber Cloth
Paint Brushes
Sanding Block - optional

 Steps:
  1. I painted the base of the table with Rustoleum Chalked - White Linen. I allowed time to dry and reapplied to obtain the coverage I wanted. 
  2. Then I applied the Rustoleum Chalked Protective Top Coat - Matte Clear. 
  3. Next I started working on the top of the coffee table. I wanted the farmhouse feel for this time so I decided to stain the top with Varathane Premium Fast Dry - Weathered Gray. I applied a coat and allowed it to sit about 3 minutes. 
  4. At the 3 minute mark I wiped away the stain with a microfiber cloth and applied a layer of Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane. 
**Be sure to take note on the back of the cans to plan for the required dry time needed.

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 That's it! You're done. Take pride in the what you just accomplished. Oh, and if you really want to get the farmhouse look, get a sander and gently sand the painted areas of the table. This will give you that extra rustic flare.

 Try it out and let me know what you think. Let me know if you have any questions.

 xo, Ashylee
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