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Family Room tables.. drab to fab!

I've had these three heavy duty tables for many years, and now that my entire design idea has turned to "White", it's time for them to make the change!
    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!

The first step in painting was the 'Kilz Primer"..... That first coat went on so beautifully I could have not even used the paint, it covered the wood so well.  For some reason "I love to paint with a brush"... relaxing to me!

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.   

What a difference!  Really.  I have to tell you, my husband thinks "I've lost my mind" ( whow! In July we will be married 30 years!) Painting everything "White". "He will be a believer", when the entire house has taken on the "Soft hues" I'm after. ( to be quite honest, at this point in our lives, he really does not care what I do with the house.. he trusts me.) 
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!

To be continued......

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50 comments:

  1. GrannyMay 23, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Your tables look great. The white is perfect for Florida and the cottage look.

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  2. JulieMay 23, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    What a difference a little paint can make. We just painted a coffee table yesterday:) Love your new white tables.

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  3. PamMay 23, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    They look refreshed and pretty; yeah!

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  4. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingMay 23, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    Good and fresh as new!! They look nice!

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  5. LourieMay 23, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Oooh! They look fantastic! Makes me want to do some making over of my own.

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  6. The Polka Dot ClosetMay 23, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    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

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  7. The Summer Kitchen GirlsMay 24, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    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!!)

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  8. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalMay 24, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    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!

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  9. NancyCreativeMay 24, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    The white tables look great! I like white furniture, too--it has a fresh look to it!

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  10. The Single NesterMay 24, 2010 at 4:48 PM

    What a great job you did! I love white furniture!

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  11. Megan GunyanMay 24, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    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.

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  12. KenzieMay 24, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    Gorgeous! They look fantastic!

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  13. RettabugMay 25, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    Amazing improvement...what a difference!! Good job, Sandy!

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  14. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 25, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    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

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  15. Linda@Coastal CharmMay 25, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    What a fresh looking makeover...they look outstanding! Thanks for coming to my NTT party!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  16. Sarah @ Hennessey HouseMay 25, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    yep, WAY better! :) nicely done with the white!

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  17. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too!May 25, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    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

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  18. Decor To AdoreMay 25, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Oh they look SO much better!

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  19. Holly LefevreMay 25, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    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.

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  20. KathyMay 25, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    They do look amazing. Very beachy! Much, much, much better!
    Kathy

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  21. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 25, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    What a great result! It's a startling transformation and so lovely in your room!

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  22. Amanda at 32˙NorthMay 25, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    Hi Sandy,

    What a wonderful transformation for your tables! And I agree, painting with a brush is totally relaxing.

    Amanda

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  23. UnknownMay 25, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    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

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  24. Jane, at ThepaperaffairMay 25, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    I love your 'new' tables, you will make your husband a believer. After 30 years of marriage, you all go a little mad!!! Jane

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  25. MellyMay 26, 2010 at 2:45 AM

    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:)

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  26. The Charm of HomeMay 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Your tables look great! Very beachy and perfect for your FL home.

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  27. AnonymousMay 26, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    You're darn right -- FAB!!! Those are fabulous. Well done and thanks for sharing how you did it!

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  28. Sawdust GirlMay 26, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    They look so much better white. Great decision.

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  29. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMay 26, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    It looks amazing, can't believe what paint can do!! Have a wonderful night!
    Kristin :)

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  30. gail@My Repurposed LifeMay 26, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    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

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  31. Sandi~A Cottage MuseMay 27, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    You did a wonderful job! They look perfect in your room! Very happy I stopped by!

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  32. cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.comMay 28, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    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.

    come visit
    cindy@stitches

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  33. OliviaMay 28, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Those look beautiful! I love white!

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  34. anne maskellMay 28, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    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.

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  35. Our Hopeful HomeMay 28, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    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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  36. Our Hopeful HomeMay 28, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Oops! I'm at http://charmbraceletdiva.blogspot.com!
    :0)

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  37. ElizabethMay 28, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    they look great!

    New follower from New Friend Friday- please follow me back at

    http://helpingunitefatherandson.blogspot.com/

    Happy Friday!!

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  38. UnknownMay 28, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    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

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  39. Gabrielle @ i.craftMay 29, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    really lovely, good job!

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  40. DebbiedoosMay 29, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    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.

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  41. AnonymousMay 29, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    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.

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  42. Linda @ A La CarteMay 29, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    The white is wonderful so fresh! I bet the whole house will look great when you are done!

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  43. WendyMay 29, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Oh my goodness...what a beautiful transformation. I love them white and they look so pretty in your familyroom! Great work :)
    Wendy

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  44. CharlotteMay 30, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    So much better! What do men know? Paint the birdcage stand also!

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  45. VictoriaMay 30, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Oh much much better! It looks so bright and cheery in your room:)

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  46. JennyJune 2, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    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!

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  47. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingJune 3, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    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

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  48. Life in RehabJune 3, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Ohhhhhhhhh, don't distress them! They're perfect as is, really!

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  49. Be Colorful CoastalJune 5, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    Total fab. Love the white with the blue in your room.
    Pam

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  50. HeatherJune 9, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    So pretty! Drastic improvement! Please come back next week and link up again!
    Heather @ www.savingmoneylivinglife.com

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