At first I thought of 'Spray Painting", but, since I had full gallons, of both "Primer and Cabinet Enamel" I thought better of buying new paint, as my cabinets came out beautiful and very durable. Time to take them all out on the deck, and sand with my handy-dandy electric sander. I want the 'Distressed' look.. so I did sand them to create 'worn' edges... after the paint, the 'worn edges' did not show?
The tables had only varnish on them so all I had to do was take off the shine... was very fast work!
Our weather here on the "Gulf Coast of South Florida" was in the 90's, so inside they went for the first coat of paint...The paint went on so smooth. I did let the first coat dry over night then applied a second.
I'll tell you, "After living with dark wood for all these years"...
"It's time for a change"!
I have a "Wine Rack" that I use as a stand, for the "Bird Cage" (notice it to the right of the end table, above), blond wood, hmmmm?
Think I should paint that also? Poor "Choopie and Molly"!! Their next!
"Run for your lives birdies"
Now I need to "Beat up the wood" a little,,,, but , it's so nice and clean looking?
Ok, Ok, when the outside is a bit cooler I'll take them on the deck, and do a bit of "distressing". But 'not today'... it's in the 90's again, and I'll surely pass-out!
50 comments:
Your tables look great. The white is perfect for Florida and the cottage look.
What a difference a little paint can make. We just painted a coffee table yesterday:) Love your new white tables.
They look refreshed and pretty; yeah!
Good and fresh as new!! They look nice!
Oooh! They look fantastic! Makes me want to do some making over of my own.
They look great! The same thing happens to me. I get the table painted perfect then I can hardly get my self to beat it up and make it chippy.
Carol
Got to love paint :)
Those tables look so fresh & new - see, your husband should be so happy that you save him so much money (at least that's what we tell our husbands!!)
Your tables look fabulous! You gave them a second life. It was hot here on the panhandle too. And to try to do work in the evening mean mosquitoes!
The white tables look great! I like white furniture, too--it has a fresh look to it!
What a great job you did! I love white furniture!
The white looks so lovely! Great job. I have a hard time distressing, too, after achieving such a clean, crisp look. But, it adds a nice dimension to the piece and it also give it some character. It also gives me an excuse when my kids decide to go crazy around the furniture! Great job.
Gorgeous! They look fantastic!
Amazing improvement...what a difference!! Good job, Sandy!
What an amazing transformation. Love the white! Fabulous job! Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase Party. I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful week! ~Stephanie Lynn
What a fresh looking makeover...they look outstanding! Thanks for coming to my NTT party!
Blessings,
Linda
yep, WAY better! :) nicely done with the white!
Makes the whole room ready for summer! Thanks for helping to make this the most successful Modern Craftswoman Monday so far! See you next week! Rory
Oh they look SO much better!
I love what paint can do! The white looks fresh and crisp and perfect. I have a few more years before my hubby trusts my decisions on painting.
They do look amazing. Very beachy! Much, much, much better!
Kathy
What a great result! It's a startling transformation and so lovely in your room!
Hi Sandy,
What a wonderful transformation for your tables! And I agree, painting with a brush is totally relaxing.
Amanda
Your tables look so lovely! I prefer the white paint to the dark and a change is always nice! I followed your White Wednesday link! Have a great day!xx
I love your 'new' tables, you will make your husband a believer. After 30 years of marriage, you all go a little mad!!! Jane
Hi Sandy,
Your tables turned out great, I'm doing the same at my place transforming the furniture to white...so much fun and its like getting new furniture :)
Can't wait to see what else you do :)
Have a great day!
Melly:)
Your tables look great! Very beachy and perfect for your FL home.
You're darn right -- FAB!!! Those are fabulous. Well done and thanks for sharing how you did it!
They look so much better white. Great decision.
It looks amazing, can't believe what paint can do!! Have a wonderful night!
Kristin :)
I'm with you, I'm so over dark wood tones! If it's standing still, it's going to be white!
great job on your tables.
gail
You did a wonderful job! They look perfect in your room! Very happy I stopped by!
I admire your drive. It takes allot to take on project like that. You did a great job and they look beautiful. Funny isn't it, how you love them again. I wish I dared to go all white.
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Those look beautiful! I love white!
I love the white! My husband is the same, he never knows what he'll come home too! He never asks why I'm doing what I do, he just nods his head and says, 'yes dear'....
I found you at NFF.
Hi! Great blog! I LoVe white furniture! I'll be following you as pasrt of New Friend Friday! Thanks for playing!
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they look great!
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I lived with dark wood for years too and I love all of the white and lighter colored wood that I have in my current home. Great job on the tables and I definitely think they will look fab with a little distressng
really lovely, good job!
Girl with a power tool...look out! Awesome job...really it is from Frab to Fab!~ Thanks for linking up to the party....I hope you enjoy viewing some others as well. Enjoy the weekend!~ I think it is a little quiet in blog land.
They are so clean and fresh looking. I have always loved sky blue and white together....it's a classic and never gets 'old'. Happy Memorial Day.
The white is wonderful so fresh! I bet the whole house will look great when you are done!
Oh my goodness...what a beautiful transformation. I love them white and they look so pretty in your familyroom! Great work :)
Wendy
So much better! What do men know? Paint the birdcage stand also!
Oh much much better! It looks so bright and cheery in your room:)
Wow, these look great. I'm visiting you from Debbie's and I'm glad I did. I have these tables and I think I need to paint 'em up, too! Thanks for the great idea!
Fabulous ransformations. The white is gorgeous! They look brand new. Fantastic job! Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you are enjoying your week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Ohhhhhhhhh, don't distress them! They're perfect as is, really!
Total fab. Love the white with the blue in your room.
Pam
So pretty! Drastic improvement! Please come back next week and link up again!
Heather @ www.savingmoneylivinglife.com
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