{"id":588,"date":"2018-08-29T20:02:35","date_gmt":"2018-08-30T00:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.frenchdesigning.com\/blog\/?p=588"},"modified":"2021-09-04T11:34:47","modified_gmt":"2021-09-04T15:34:47","slug":"giving-your-dining-room-table-a-much-needed-make-over","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frenchdesigningdc.com\/blog\/index.php\/2018\/08\/29\/giving-your-dining-room-table-a-much-needed-make-over\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving your dining room table a much-needed make over"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Removing<\/a>

Removing the old surface
finish<\/p><\/div>\n

There is nothing more rewarding than revamping a piece of furniture covered by a drab, outdated, and damaged painted d\u00e9cor, especially when you can already envision its new appearance.<\/p>\n

It is also pleasing to give a solid piece of furniture a second life, instead of contributing further to our world\u2019s growing trash problem.<\/p>\n

I started by removing the layers of paint on this table with paint remover and a spatula, then I sanded its surface.<\/p>\n

\"Anatomy<\/a>

Anatomy of a makeover finish<\/p><\/div>\n

I applied a little bit of compound to even up the surface, sanded it again, and laid one coat of primer followed by two basecoats.<\/p>\n

I drew the design freehand and started painting the main lines. I then developed the pattern adding details and colors.<\/p>\n

\"Drawing<\/a>

Drawing the broad lines of the new surface design<\/p><\/div>\n

I used off white as a base color, followed by bronze and blue\/grey\/green for accents, to lighten up the shape of the furniture. One single color all over the table would make it too stocky: you need the accents to \u201csculpt\u201d the furniture.<\/p>\n

\"New<\/a>

New decor painted on top of the table<\/p><\/div>\n

Once the d\u00e9cor was completed, I lightly sanded it to soften its lines and applied 4 layers of acrylic varnish to protect its surface.<\/p>\n

\"Details<\/a>

Details of the table top decor<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Lightly<\/a>

Lightly sanded butter cup flower detail<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Table<\/a>

Table in situ<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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