So, I shared my DIY Coffee Table with you all a few days ago and now I’m back to share how I finished it!
I love the size, the functionality and the “old” look….. and the fact that it only cost me $40 to build!!!
I started by painting the legs with a favorite ~ Rust-Oleum Heirloom White spray paint.
Next, I stained the top of the table with two coats of Minwax Dark Walnut Stain. I painted it on with a foam brush, let it sit for about 15 minutes, wiped it off with an old cloth and repeated after 24 hours.
After another 24 hours I painted on 1 coat of Minwax Polycrylic Gloss with a Purdy brush.
To achieve a more “worn” look, I used my 3M sanding block to distress the edges of all of the legs…
and I followed up with a bit of Minwax Dark Walnut stain on the distressed edges. Yes, I am doing this over my carpet. I was so anxious to get the table in the house that I forgot to distress it:)
Ahh! I LOVE it:) This is where I do all of my blogging:)
Room for decor, my laptop, coffee and toys of course!
And, in case you get a crazy urge to “sit on a coffee table”….
Christy, this one’s for you;) No creaking, wobbling, swaying…. Nope, this table is built SOLID!
Thanks so much for stopping by:)
~Ashley
I am in LOVE with this table!!! It’s beautiful! I’m so impressed you “Made it without my Hubby” (also LOVE that button! 🙂
I would LOVE for you to link up at DIY Thrifty Thursday @ www.thrifty101.blogspot.com
~Michelle
Awww thanks so much Michelle!!
Wow! This is beautiful 🙂 I may come to your house and steal this.
LOL! Thank you Lauren:)))
Oh my, it looks fabulous!
Thanks so much Wendy:))
TOTALLY LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go, and I LOVE that you’re bold enough to show it’s sturdiness by sitting on it! Great results and totally awesome idea to “knock-it-off” and get the size you want at a fraction of the cost! I’m new to your blog, but you’ve got a new follower!
Thank you Ashley!!! So happy to have you:))) And yes, it saved a TON of money:)
beautiful table!
Thanks so much Kimberly:)))
Wow! Can you imagine how much this would go for a Pottery Barn?!
Oh, your table is gorgeous! I love what you did and it’s so big too. You’re cute as a button! 🙂
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Thanks for your sweet comment Shelia! Hope you have a great week:)
Wow! I am impressed! You did a beautiful job, I love the colors you chose, I just did a similar color combo for a beverage cart that I painted but I like yours better!
Thank you Cathy:)
hi – visiting from Funky Junk Interiors. This is a great table! Love the stained top. Great job! 🙂
Thank you Stephanie:)
Super job! So much talent there!! You should be very proud of this!!
amber @ barbwired
the table looks great.. love it
Thanks so much:)
looks great-such satisfaction doing it youself-especially when it turns out so well-love it!
Thank you so much Tanya! You’re right, it is very rewarding;)
Great Table! I love it. Looks great in your room. Cath
Thanks so much Cath:))
beautiful. great job
Thank you Jennifer;)
That table turned out beautiful! Any idea on what color to stain the top if all my other wooden pieces are made out of pine? I love the two tone with the white base. Will definitely be building one very soon! 🙂
Thank you Minna! Hmm…would you mind giving me more info on the piece you are wanting to stain so I can be more helpful? Happy building and thanks so much for stopping by;)
Oh…it would be a similar coffee table to the one you just built. I haven’t decided it I want it to be square or rectangular based upon the placement of the furniture. Could I shoot over a picture to you so that you can give me your opinion?
For sure! [email protected] 🙂