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$10 Thrifted Table Makeover

October 13, 2015 By Meegan 10 Comments

Hello there! Not only do I have a $10 Thrifted Table Makeover today, I have a fun fact for you.

Did you know that some thrift stores in your area MAY contribute to your local animal shelters? I didn’t either until my friend, Jeanette from Country Design Style informed me.

If you aren’t sure if there is a thrift store in your area that is among that list visit: The Directory of Animal Protective Services. They will guide you to thrift store that benefit animal rescues.Thrifted Benefit Event 2015

By way of animal facts about me: We had a dog name Lacy that was an Airedale. We got her as a tiny puppy. She was so faithful to our family.  As she got older she would walk our kids to the bus stop every morning. When it was time for the bus to drop them off, she would head back over and walk them home. It still brings tears to my eyes when I think about it. And she has been gone for more than 25 years.

Pets for Homes

Pets for Homes

Lacy looked VERY similar to this.

We also owned 2 more Airedales, Saras and Cinnamon. They were just as lively and sweet as Lacy. I miss each one of them.

Today I am joining more than 15 of my blogging friends to bring awareness that thrift stores in YOUR area help out your local animal shelters.

$10 Thrift Store Table

I visited my local thrift store and found a table small enough and just the right price for our breakfast nook. I love this $10 Thrifted Table Makeover.

Table Top Before

The table is solid sandalwood. But, it is too light for my taste. I wanted a darker top with a painted base.

After sanding the table with my new sander, I was ready to add a wood stain. The color I chose is Dark Walnut by Minwax.

Thrifted Table Stained

Since the wood was so light, I used 8 coats of stain to get it the dark color I envisioned. That is a lot of staining, BUT, it took awhile to get it dark, and NOT TOO dark.

Thrifted Table Finished

Now it was time to paint the base. I started out with Silver Bonnet by Valspar. 

To make it a set I accented the chairs with Antique Coral from Valspar.

I made my own homemade chalk paint with

1 cup of paint

1/2 cup water

2 Tablespoons of Plaster of Paris

Stir until smooth and you don’t have lumps

You can add more water a teaspoon at a time if it is too thick

Thrifted $10 Table and Chairs

I love the contrast between the top and the base.

Thrifted Table Base Painted

Thrifted Table and Chairs Makeover

The chairs were purchased a few years ago at an auction house. They were each $10. Keeping with the gray theme I painted them the same color, then added Antique Coral by Valspar as an accent color.

$10 Thrifted Table

$10 Thrift Store Table Makeover

I have had so much fun sharing my $10 Thrifted Table Makeover. It was an easy project, and looks just right in our condo.

Thrifted Benefit Blogger List

That’s my $10 Thrifted Table Makeover. What do YOU think you will makeover next?

Thanks for joining me as I help others learn about thrift stores that help benefit animal shelters. Visit the Directory of Animal Protection soon.

Don’t forget to visit my blogging friends and their animal stories and thrifted makeovers listed below.

Make it a fabulous day!

Meegan

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Comments

  1. Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says

    October 13, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    You did such an amazing job with that table! I know that’s a lot of staining, but wow – what a lovely color finish! And I love the stories about Lacy! Growing up, one of our friends had an Airedale who used to “sing” the Tennessee Waltz with the dad in the family. It was hilarious. They are such sweet pups.

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  2. jeanettecountrydesignstyle says

    October 13, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Meegan! I love your table. I would not have guessed the chairs didn’t come as a set. Fun color combinations. Congrats on your new sander too. :)

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  3. salvagesista says

    October 13, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    You my friend….are a rock star!!!! LOVE IT!!!

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  4. Tammy says

    October 13, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Meegan your table came out so great … and the way you painted your chairs are just adorable…

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  5. Meagan Brockway (@CharmingFarmer1) says

    October 13, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    So darn cute! And your chalk paint recipe is brilliant!

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  6. Jennifer says

    October 13, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Love the table! And that finish… wow!

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  7. Lucy @ Patina Paradise says

    October 13, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    I have a table just like that one back at my mom’s house and I have been unable to sell it… I may just have to stain it like you have. It looks way better. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  8. paulasweetpea says

    October 14, 2015 at 3:39 AM

    Great makeover, Meegan! I love the combination of the stained table top with the painted base. I found a similar shaped coffee table last night at Goodwill and think that I’m going to copy you and stain the top and paint the base.

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  9. paintandpaws says

    October 14, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    Oh gosh I think my comment vanished – but Just love this table! – what a great color combo!
    Thanks also for the recipe for chalk paint- I’ve been dying to make my own :)
    What a charming story about Lucy- Airedales are just adorable! :)

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  10. April@loveourreallife says

    June 8, 2017 at 6:19 AM

    $10! That’s amazing! My favorite DIY is breathing new life into something old. Great work!

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