I am so excited to show off this table. After all it has been 2 years in the making. Once I got this table home and assessed it I realized it was in pretty bad shape, worse than I thought. The trim on the table top was falling off, there were very deep scratches on the top.
But I just loved the caster wheels and the oval shape it apparently blinded me to any other detail.
The original plan was to give it a good sanding and paint the whole thing until….I realized the table top was Tiger Oak. I was lucky enough to sand most of the scratches out without going through the veneer, there are a few scratches left…but they are worth it.
Are you ready to see there after??
Here she is all dolled up! I am in Love with this table, she was well worth the wait.
Once I decided to keep this table the hunt for chairs began. I was hoping to have 6 chairs, as this table is 6 1/2 feet long, but I couldn’t pass these chairs up, I loved the french style.
These chairs originally had upholstered seats filled with horse hair….EEK!! Since upholstery and children don’t always mix too well, we made a wood top for them (tutorial here)
See that beautiful grain? Isn’t it just wonderful, oh I LOVE it!
How I Finished the Table
The top of the table is stained with Miniwaxes Dark Walnut and sealed with a Spar Urathane. I like to use spar urethanes when I can as they are a little more durable, however they do yellow so use caution.
The bottom of the table is painted in a custom color latex and I used a brown oil based glaze to add some depth.
Full YouTube tutorial here
I am so glad these caster wheels sold me on this table!
TTFN
Brooke
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Artsy VaVa
January 8, 2015 at 4:07 amThe table turned out beautiful! It's perfect in your lovely home. Good job.
Mindi Carwin
January 8, 2015 at 2:37 pmIt is soooo beautiful Brooke! I love the chairs too! Amazing job!
Marie Blackburn
January 8, 2015 at 5:39 pmBrooke the table is stunning! So worth the TLC you gave it. Love a good rescue and seeing something get a brand new life. Your kitchen is beautiful!
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Debra Aubin
January 8, 2015 at 11:29 pmHi, new to your site and I have to tell you that your table came out really really nice. Thank you for sharing
Nellie's Cozy place
January 9, 2015 at 5:05 pmYour table and the way you have it accessorized is gorgeous.
Enjoy her…………and love your blue counter stools. the look
so great in there with all that white, one of my fav colors of
blue, by the way!! lol
Happy New year hon,
Nellie
Audra @ Renewed Projects
January 9, 2015 at 11:39 pmBeautiful table! ~love~ the distressing on the legs. Those turquoise chairs at the breakfast bar ROCK! You have such a lovely kitchen.
Twice Nice
January 9, 2015 at 11:53 pmGorgeous table! Your home looks so lovely!
At Rivercrest Cottage
January 10, 2015 at 2:39 amThe distressing is perfect and the tabletop is wonderful. I know now what to do with a table I bought off Craigslist last month. Thanks!
A Joyful Cottage
January 14, 2015 at 12:19 amYour table is stunning. The distressing and the grain in the top are eye catching. I love your kitchen, too. Visiting from Wow Us Wednesday. ~ Nancy
SueAnn
January 14, 2015 at 12:25 amHi, Love Love your kitchen and dining area, love the floors too. Can you share where you got them and what type of wood are they and name. Thanks and have a wonderful day! SueAnn
Laurel Stephens
January 14, 2015 at 12:49 amYour dining room table and chairs are wonderful, and you did a really terrific job refinishing them. Very inspiring. Oh, and I'm daydreaming about what it must be like to have so much countertop in one's kitchen. Luckeeee!
JoAnne
January 14, 2015 at 1:39 amIt's beautiful, Brooke! You did a fantastic job, the top really is pretty. Very pretty tablesetting also!
Kammy Wielenga
January 14, 2015 at 2:44 amAbsolutely fabulous table for a fabulous kitchen!! I'd be tickled if you shared your makeovers over on Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday Link party which opens each Monday night on Kammy's Korner. 🙂 http://www.kammyskorner.com/2015/01/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-link-party.html
Pamela
January 14, 2015 at 12:58 pmYour table turned out fabulous and I have to say I am in love with your floors! Found you over at Kim's SSS.
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January 20, 2015 at 3:24 amYour table is really beautiful! I love stained tops and painted bases. Thanks for sharing this at What We Accomplished Wednesdays! Have a super week!
Blessings, Deborah
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January 21, 2015 at 8:14 pmThe table is gorgeous and so is your whole room! As said above, the floor is fabulous.