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Restoring a coffee table on your own is quite a painstaking, but not very difficult task. If you familiarize yourself with the technology, take into account the advice of experts, acquire quality materials, then you can give your favorite thing a second life.

Painting a table is a very complex and lengthy process, but all you need is a sketch, a marker or paints, and varnish.

Furniture remodeling consists of several stages: removal of old varnish, restoration wooden surface, painting or tinting, varnishing (waxing).

How to get rid of old coating?

You will need:

• scraper or sander;
• sandpaper;
• wood putty;
• putty knife.

Restoring a coffee table begins with removing the old varnish. The easiest way is to use a sander, but in this case you should be extremely careful, as the tool can damage the wooden surface. You can use special solvents. Here it is important to calculate the thickness of the layer: the product should only dissolve the varnish without reaching the wood. If the solvent is absorbed into the surface of the coffee table, this will complicate all subsequent stages; the materials may not “make friends” with each other, resulting in swelling, peeling or cracking of the paintwork.

The main materials and tools for decorating a coffee table are: acrylic paint, brushes, glue and pictures.

If the old varnish has many cracks and is worn out in places, it can be easily removed using regular sandpaper. Take medium-grain paper, moisten it, wrap it around the block, and walk over the surface. When the sandpaper becomes clogged with dust, rinse it in water and get to work again. Under the influence of moisture, the old varnish will soften and can be easily removed. After you remove the varnish, sand the surface of the coffee table with fine-grit sandpaper. You can clean off the old coating using a scraper or a piece of broken glass. In this case, you cannot do without work gloves. The varnish gradually chips off the surface, but care must be taken not to damage the wood. All these methods have their advantages and disadvantages. Which one to choose is up to you.

After the old varnish is removed, it is necessary to fill all cracks, chips and scratches. The putty is applied using a spatula, leveled so that it does not protrude above the surface, left until completely dry, then sanded with fine sandpaper. If you plan to tint the table with stain, it is better to purchase putty to match the color of the wood.

Toning and painting a coffee table

You will need:

Decorating a table with a mosaic allows you to hide cracks and stains that have appeared.

• primer;
• acrylic paint or stain;
• furniture wax;
• brushes;
• sandpaper.

Restoring a coffee table involves painting or tinting the product using stain (wax). First you need to prime the surface: use a special primer for wood, apply the composition with a brush in 1-2 layers with mandatory intermediate drying. If you use stain, the priming step can be omitted.

The paint is applied with a brush; for the tabletop it is more convenient to use a roller or a paint spatula. Hard-to-reach places are painted with a thin brush. It is important to apply the paint in a thin, even layer - then you can avoid sagging. After the first layer has dried, go over it with fine sandpaper. The second time the paint is applied in the opposite direction. All paint layers must be sanded with sandpaper - then the surface will be perfectly smooth, and the streaks from the brush will be invisible.

The table can be restored using stain or colored wax. Stain can be water-based or alcohol-based, the former gives a softer tone. The stain is applied with a wide flat brush (flute). You can mix colors with each other, apply one tone to another, lighten the center, darken the edges - it all depends only on your imagination. Instead of stain, you can use colored wax, which plays several roles at once when restoring a surface. With its help, toning and fixing the result are performed at the same time. By using asphalt wax over stain, depth of color can be achieved.

Rub the wax in a very thin layer with a soft cotton cloth, but do not return to the treated area, otherwise dark spots may result. Some manufacturers recommend melting the wax in a water bath for large amounts of work; in this case, it is applied with a brush. After the first layer has dried, it is polished with a woolen cloth, then the next one is applied. This is done until the surface becomes perfectly smooth. If you painted the table acrylic paint, then to consolidate the result it is better to use transparent furniture wax.

Decorating a coffee table using gilding

You will need:

• gold or silver leaf;
• shellac;
• stencil;
• flat brush.

Decorate coffee table You can use gold leaf, for example, to make gold butterflies or silver dragonflies. For this purpose, you need to purchase a ready-made stencil or make it yourself. Draw the outline of a dragonfly on thick film, then cut it out using a blade or thin knife. Attach the stencil to the surface of the table with masking tape. Apply shellac and leave it on for a while. The varnish should dry a little, but remain sticky - then the gold leaf will stick well.

Attach the sheet of gold leaf to the stencil, gently smooth it with a brush, leave until completely dry, then sweep away the remaining gold with a brush and remove the stencil. You can dim the bright shine of gold leaf using antique bitumen, which is applied in a thin layer with a foam sponge. The result is secured with shellac.

Under no circumstances should potal be coated with acrylic varnish, otherwise it will oxidize over time.

Materials for gilding are not a cheap pleasure; if desired, they can be replaced with transfer foil for nails and special glue for body. The application technology is almost the same: first, attach a stencil, coat the surface with glue, and leave for about 5 minutes (the exact time is always indicated on the included instructions). Then apply foil rough side downwards, smooth it with a fingernail, and tear it off sharply. The result is fixed with aerosol varnish - then the foil will not wrinkle. The DIY coffee table renovation is complete!

13.10.2015

Have you inherited a set of furniture from the beginning of the last century, or are well-worn chairs and chests of drawers gathering dust in your house and are sad to part with? Congratulations! You have the opportunity, and most importantly, the right texture to minimum costs update old furniture and interior, thereby transforming your home. You will only need a couple of hours and a small set of repair materials. With their help and if you have the desire to create, you can achieve great results quickly and easily!

Before you start work, you need to prepare the necessary materials. In order to update old furniture, it is convenient to use paint in cans. In this case, you will only need a few aerosols of the desired shades. No need to purchase rollers different sizes, numerous brushes and solvent. So, before we start painting, we carry out preparatory work. This stage cannot be neglected, because the quality of the painting and its durability largely depend on it.

1. First of all, we clean the surface to be painted from dirt and dust, and then wipe it dry.
2. We sand varnished furniture with sandpaper.
3. Before painting, it is advisable to coat the surface with a special primer. This way we will achieve the best adhesion of the paint to the coating.
4. We cover the area that we do not want to paint with old newspapers or plastic wrap, and also protect the surrounding area from excess paint when spraying it.
5. We use masking tape to seal parts of furniture that are not to be painted, as well as to obtain a smooth edge to the painted area.
6. We protect our hands with gloves.
7. Before using the container, shake it vigorously for several minutes. We spray from a distance of 25–30 cm from the surface to be painted.
8. Designers advise boldly using bright contrasting shades, decorating the surface with drawings, as well as decorative elements, colored film and various moldings. The main thing is not to be afraid to fantasize, be creative and realize your most unusual ideas!

Well, a selection of our photos will help you look at old furniture in a new way!

1. To turn an old dark chest of drawers into an original one dressing table, just update it with bright paint. You can purchase new handles for doors and drawers, or clean the finish of old ones using special means for cleaning metal products.

2. New interior design is not a reason to replace furniture. Using paint, you can change the shade of a table or chest of drawers, fitting them perfectly into the surroundings. By covering the area around the moldings with masking tape, you can easily paint them in desired color. In this case, golden strips and handles perfectly decorate the white chest of drawers.

3. A dull, unsightly chest of drawers that you wanted to push into the darkest corner of the dacha can become a real decoration for the living room. To do this, all its elements are painted with white paint. Gray moldings will perfectly highlight the drawers and contrast with the main color. The color composition will be complemented by original silver handles.

4. Wood is an excellent texture for creating decorative effects. This chest of drawers was painted white, after which the drawers were covered with colored film and highlighted with moldings. New fittings gave the composition a complete look, allowing the old furniture to be updated and turned into an ideal addition to the interior, decorated in light colors.

5. Don't rush to get rid of your beat-up desk. The white shade will refresh and allow you to update old furniture. And with the help of masking tape, you can experiment and create a pattern on the drawers that will help fit the table into its surroundings. In this case color shades drawers are ideally combined with decorative shelves on the tabletop.

6. In an hour and a half, you can repaint an old cabinet white and creatively decorate its door with black squares. We treat the interior space using an aerosol can with yellow paint. Unusual handles will perfectly complement new image your cabinet, which will decorate the hallway.

7. An old lacquered cabinet from Soviet times gets an updated look with the help of two contrasting shades. Their bold combination They perfectly complement the thin moldings painted with golden paint. The handles on the doors are also processed in the same way.

8. To update your grandmother's old chest of drawers, you can paint the frame white and the drawers gray. Then, using a stencil and white paint, we create a magnificent openwork effect on them. New fittings will complement the look. By the way, the drawers can be swapped, after which your family will definitely think that you have purchased new furniture!

9. You can make a great one out of an old cabinet serving table. Aerosol paint will help create smooth color transitions that look impressive thanks to the combination of contrasting shades. A minimum of work - and such a great result!

10. The updated chest of drawers organically combines light and dark shades. An original decorative element was created on the drawers using masking tape. The hardware looks like new after applying gold paint.

11. Using stencils, you can easily update old furniture, making it fashionable and stylish. This chest of drawers with an original ship design will now decorate the nursery. Contrasting color combinations look great here.

12. Old wooden chairs can be easily restored by painting the frame with bright paint and replacing the seat upholstery. In this case, yellow paint harmonizes perfectly with golden pattern fabrics. Original, practical and inexpensive!

13. You are quite capable of making a bright designer chair! We paint the frame of the ancient exhibit with bright paint, change the seat upholstery and make striped covers to match the main shades. A small contrasting pad – and the harmonious look is complete!

14. This creative coffee table can be made using a stencil. First, we paint the entire structure with white paint, wait completely dry, and then place the stencil on the tabletop and spray it with a bright blue tint. The new table is ready and fits perfectly into the interior!

15. A shabby wooden chest of drawers is a great opportunity create something special with your own hands. Bright sunny shades, interesting color combinations and new fittings will help update old furniture and turn it into original decoration your bedroom.

16. An excellent solution: the green chest of drawers are visually highlighted with the help of thin moldings painted white. Using masking tape, you can easily and simply paint thin furniture parts in the color you want. New handles on the drawers complement the attractive look of the chest of drawers.

17. The old bedside table was changed beyond recognition with the help of bright green paint and decorative film that covered the tabletop. The old fittings were used - they were removed and painted black. Stunning decoration original interior!

18. Skillful hands turned an old bed into a small sofa, with its headboard becoming its back! The structure is painted white, the seat is upholstered in attractive fabric, and cute cushions complete the new look.

19. Grandma's old chest of drawers turned into an elegant dressing table for modern bedroom. Tender pastel shades complemented by the original design of the decorative film that covers the doors. You can update old furniture very easily, getting great results with minimal effort!

20. A section of an old Soviet slide was turned into an excellent storage unit. The base is painted white, the doors are covered with a decorative film of pleasant colors and decorated with new fittings. Simple solutions– and global restoration!

21. If you can draw, you can decorate white dresser drawers with bright designs or intricate patterns. To create them, choose colors that match the shades of the interior.

22. This folding table gets a makeover with yellow paint and an original pattern on the tabletop. Using stencils you can create a variety of color compositions, which will perfectly fit your updated furniture into the surrounding environment.

23. The old shabby desk began to look stylish and modern. Unusually designed legs give it an elegant look, and light colors refresh and update it.

24. Updating old furniture, or rather this bedside table, is easy and simple. It is enough to cover it with white paint, and draw the pattern on the doors with a regular marker with a thick pen, and then fix the result with colorless varnish. You can complete the work by installing new fittings. After all, manufacturers today offer a huge variety of handles and hinges of all shapes, colors and sizes.

25. If you no longer like the new coffee table, hurry up and get some paint! By using aerosol cans we change the color of the frame - and now the updated piece of furniture pleases the eye.

26. Painted with bright colors, this garden group looks fresh and festive. A combination of contrasting shades looks advantageous, as well as bold accents created with the help of multi-colored pillows. Such garden furniture can decorate any terrace.

27. We clean the surface of the old chest of drawers with sandpaper, removing the peeling varnish. After this, apply primer and paint. In our case, the old fittings only emphasize vintage style updated interior item. Fashionable, creative and tasteful!

28. Using paint, you can update old furniture and combine a table and chairs from different groups into a single composition. We paint the table white and cover the seats of the chairs with white fabric. Fresh furniture is pleasing to the eye!

29. Do you want something new? A kitchen cabinet can be changed beyond recognition by painting its frame and drawers one color, the countertop another, and installing new handles. Feel free to experiment with colors and accessories!

30. Don't rush to send it to the landfill old table-a book from Soviet times. Using stencils and paint, you can create a fancy design on furniture, after which you won’t even need a tablecloth for such a table.

31. Children's furniture should be bright and attractive! You can update old furniture and create unique interior together with the child, painting the table and chairs. Add more colors and contrasting combinations, interesting designs and patterns. Your baby will sit at such a table with great pleasure.

32. Old chairs will look like new after painting and reupholstering. Minimum effort – and great results!

33. This well-worn stool now looks bright and fresh. Pleasant contrasting shades allow you to update old furniture, creating a new look. A comfortable and practical stool will become a real decoration of the kitchen or dining room.

34. And this is how you can update a stool for a nursery. By using bright colors paint old and shabby furniture has become fashionable and creative. Agree, such a beautiful stool has a place in a new nursery!

35. White interior color is one of the newfangled modern trends. Light furniture looks light and elegant. At the same time, there is no need to spend significant funds - you can update the chest of drawers with your own hands using high-quality paint, making it an effective element of a fashionable interior.

36. An antique mirror frame will look like new after painting. A spectacular shade will help her regain her former chic, and you will refresh your interior!

37. Color accents very important for creating modern interior. You can decorate the room in two primary colors, and use a third to highlight the details. Spray paint can help give objects the desired shade, say golden.

38. 39, 40. Bright doors will become a real decoration of the interior, emphasizing the excellent taste of its owners. Using masking tape and high-quality spray paint, you can give the door leaf and door frame any shade, even the boldest, and also create an effective combination of contrasting colors.

41. Feel free to experiment with contrasting shades! Such furniture will reflect your individuality and creativity.

42, 43, 44. Bright colors, interesting combinations shades, new fittings - and the shabby chest of drawers is unrecognizable! Updating old furniture is easy and simple with spray paint. All you need to do is choose colors, add imagination and create the interior of your dreams!

45. Designers do not have the concept of “outdated furniture” - only vintage, which means it is certainly fashionable! Add fresh shades and create an original interior!

46. Masking tape will help you create creative geometric compositions on your furniture. Add accessories to match the chosen shades - and enjoy the new look of your home!

47. Bright, bold shades will transform old furniture, which in turn will refresh the room and fill it with inspiration. After all, after painting a shabby table, you will want to change everything around it!

48. You can paint the outside of the rack with one color, and inner space– to others. It will turn out bright, bold and original!

49. With the help of spray paint and your imagination, you can easily and simply update old garden furniture. The most unexpected decision is sometimes the most correct one. Choose a creative path to create original garden compositions!

50. Bright, fresh shades of updated furniture will fill you with positivity and bring back a great summer mood. With Motip aerosol paints the world around you becomes more beautiful!

When starting to update your furniture, don't be afraid of minor difficulties that you may have to face. After all, an excellent result will be a reward for your efforts and will inspire you to create a unique, original interior for your home!

Do you have a favorite, convenient and comfortable kitchen table, but its appearance has not pleased you for a long time? Don't despair, but give him a second life. Restoration kitchen table- This perfect solution refresh the interior of your kitchen without parting with your favorite piece of furniture. Here are some tips on how to update your kitchen counter and save a lot of money.

Of course, if your table is hopelessly broken and cannot be repaired, all your efforts may not be justified. But most often, a correctly selected restoration method helps bring your favorite furniture back to life, changing it beyond recognition.

This is one of the most proven and easily accessible technologies that allows you to restore some furniture elements to their beautiful appearance and presentability. To update your old kitchen table you will need following materials and tools:

• Sander with different attachments;
• mask, goggles and gloves;
• putty;
• putty knife;
• primer for wooden surfaces;
• brush for primer, varnish and paint;
• alkyd enamel paint required color;
• varnish or wax.

Now let's move on to the main stages of work.

Inspection of the table and identification of significant defects

At this stage, inspect the integrity of the table legs and fasteners, check whether the tabletop has defects or damage. If you find that the table is loose, try tightening the connecting bolts. If such an action does not lead to significant changes, you will have to completely disassemble the table, sand down the irregularities and gaps, grooves and joints, apply glue for greater reliability and fix the glued parts with self-tapping screws.

If the table legs are completely damaged and repair is impossible, you can complete replacement to more modern ones, for example, metal or carved, wooden - it all depends on the interior design of your kitchen and the chosen style. Broken fasteners must also be replaced. Keep in mind that a desk remodel isn't just about changing appearance, but also ensuring the reliability of the design. Don't forget about this.

Removing old coating

Next you have to remove the old coating - varnish or paint. Wear a mask, safety glasses and grinding machine start cleaning. You can use coarse and medium-grain sandpaper, but then you need to prepare yourself for long and labor-intensive work - removing paint or varnish in this way is neither easy nor quick. It is better to do this work on outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. If you still decide to sand the table in the kitchen, open the windows completely and cover the floor and all the furniture around you with cloth or paper.

Treatment of cracks and chips

After sanding, you need to clean the old kitchen table from dust and inspect the countertop for defects. All chips and cracks must be filled with putty, and after the putty has dried, the entire surface must be sanded again. The fact is that even the most minor defects will be clearly visible after painting. After much effort, the resulting cleaned kitchen table surface will be ideal for creations and new designs.

Priming the table surface

After sanding the table top and other table elements, you need to degrease everything, and after drying, apply a primer mixture. This step should not be skipped under any circumstances, otherwise paintwork will be uneven and short-lived. The primer mixture is applied in two layers, each layer must dry thoroughly before applying the next. After the second layer has dried, which will take about 24 hours, you need to sand the already primed surfaces again.

Painting the kitchen table

This is perhaps the most enjoyable stage of work in restoring a kitchen table with your own hands, without dirt and dust. Each stroke of the brush takes you one step closer to the desired result. The paint must be applied in two layers, and the dark color in three. The last, finishing layer must be given 3-4 days to dry completely.

Application of protective coating

The final stage of work is the uniform application of protective varnish in 2-3 thin layers. After each layer has dried (about 4 hours) and before applying the next, you should lightly sand the surface with fine-grit sandpaper. Can be used instead of varnish protective coating use wax - it will make the countertop matte or it can be rubbed until shiny. The first layer of wax is rubbed into the wood using a soft cotton fabric, and after drying, apply a second layer with light circular movements. This can be repeated several more times within one day. This completes the kitchen table renovation. Leave the product for one week and only after this time will it be ready for full use.

Restoring a tabletop using decorative tiles

Next we will look at how to restore a kitchen table with your own hands using ceramic tiles or mosaics. Decorative tiles is one of the most popular materials used for surface cladding kitchen sets. The choice for many people is obvious - in addition to having a variety of textures and color solutions, the tile is distinguished by its reliability and durability. In addition, it is very convenient to maintain, easy to clean and resistant to high temperatures.

To restore a kitchen table using ceramic tiles You need to choose a tile or mosaic that suits the style of your kitchen, purchase a special tile adhesive, grout for the joints and an edge profile.

Surface preparation follows the same principle as for painting. After graduation preparatory work, glue is applied to the surface of the countertop using a notched trowel, which will allow you to firmly and securely fix the tiles.

Tile elements must be laid out in a pre-thought-out composition. The distance between the tiles is adjusted using special plastic crosses. When all the tiles are laid out and pressed tightly to the table surface, and the glue is completely dry, you need to prepare the grout mixture and fill the seams between the tiles with it.

In order for the look of the restored table to be complete, you should also decorate the sides of the tabletop. For this purpose, special edge profiles are used, which are matched to the tone or style of the selected tile. So by following this easy to access for everyone home handyman renovation, your furniture will come to life again and give the kitchen design originality and freshness.

Decoupage kitchen table top

Let's consider another popular way to update furniture - decoupage. This modern technology decor allows you to quickly and, most importantly, on a budget transform the table by making it bright accent Your kitchen.

To restore a table using decoupage, in addition to the materials and tools needed to clean the table from old surfaces, sand it and prime it, you will need decoupage napkins, a container of water, glue, plastic film, matte or semi-matte varnish.

Repairing a countertop using decoupage begins after it has been primed and sanded or after it has been coated with paint or varnish. First, using a pencil, you need to make markings, marking the locations of the images. Next, place the cut out paper image face down in a container of water. After 30 seconds, the image is removed and placed on plastic film, according to the same principle - face down, and all excess paper surfaces are removed.

The prepared picture is smeared with glue and attached to the prepared tabletop. In this case, using a file you need to carefully smooth out the picture and only then remove it. If desired, the surface of the pictures can be decorated with paints, and finally the resulting image should be coated with acrylic varnish and allowed to dry thoroughly. This completes the renovation of the kitchen surface. After three days, your new exclusive table will be ready for full use.

If you have an old table that has lost its presentable appearance, do not rush to throw it in the trash. It has served you for many years, and rest assured, it will continue to serve you if you spend a little time on it. The restoration of the table can be carried out in such a way that it will compete with any designer item. New life can be inhaled using absolutely different methods and technician. Let's look at the most popular methods.

Options for how to transform an old table

To restore an old table with your own hands, you can resort to one of the following options:

• Veneering (covering an old wooden surface with veneer).
• Painting.
• Pasting with self-adhesive film.
• Decoupage (application of tabletops with designs from napkins, banana or rice paper).
• Painting using stencils (using a paper or fabric stencil).
• Tiling.
• Decor using gold leaf (foil that is glued in the form of patterns).

Materials and tools for restoration

To restore your old table to its former beauty, you will need the following:

• Sandpaper.
• Sander.
• Paint for wooden surfaces.
• Impregnation.
• Primer.
• Primer roller.
• Varnish (colorless and colored).

Also don't forget about individual means protection:

• Respirator.
• Protective glasses.
• Work gloves.

Restoration

To restore an old table with your own hands, you need to follow the following steps:

• First, inspect the table for scratches, cracks and other defects. If there are any damage, be sure to fix them. Check all bolts on the tabletop and legs and tighten them.

Important! The most the best option will disassemble the table into individual parts, clean them from dust and dirt, and then assemble it again. When assembling, for better fixation, you can add glue to the attachment points and wait until it dries completely (at least 15 hours).

• Next, sand the table using a machine or sand it by hand. This will make it possible to align everything problem areas, which were not previously visible. Removing old varnish and paint is quite time-consuming and labor-intensive. Sand the surface with medium-grain and then fine-grain sandpaper.

Important! Try to sand the wood along the grain. If processed incorrectly, defects may occur that are subsequently very difficult to eliminate.

• All discovered deep scratches and seal the cracks with putty. Dry the patches completely, then clean and sand the surface.
• Degrease the table with acetone and prime its surface. For these purposes, you can use a universal primer. Instead of impregnation, prime the tabletop 2-3 times, completely drying each layer.
• Sand the table surface thoroughly again.
• If there are no cracks, chips or scratches on the countertop, you can treat it with water-repellent impregnation, and then cover it with several layers of varnish or stain. This gives the surface the unique effect of fresh wood.
• If the condition of the surface is unimportant and the table is subsequently planned to be decorated, then it needs to be painted. For these purposes it is better to use paint on water based. Apply it with a large brush. When the paint is dry, apply a second coat. Application must be quick thin layers. Dry the table for at least four days.

Important! It is advisable to apply dark paint in two or three layers to avoid unsightly gaps.

How can you decorate a tabletop?

Restoring a table is, of course, good. But to create a real work of art, you need to design the tabletop. To do this, you can choose one of the following methods.

painting

Painting is one of the most popular techniques for decorating interiors and household items. There are several options for painting furniture:

• Artistic painting with thin brushes.
• Painting with stamps.
• Painting using stencils (templates).

Important! For glass table top ideal options there will be an airy and bright painting with stained glass paints.

Painting using tulle or some other lace looks incredibly beautiful. To apply an openwork pattern to the surface of the table, you just need to attach the tulle to the tabletop, securing it with tape, and paint the table in the same way as with an ordinary stencil - using a roller, foam sponge or spray paint. It is advisable to choose a paint color that contrasts with the color of the surface.

Important! Painting on a glass tabletop must be applied from the reverse side, while front side should remain smooth.

Tile decor

You can update your countertop by decorating it with tiles. The use of tiles on the table opens up a lot of scope for imagination, since today the choice is truly huge. For these purposes you can choose:

• Mosaic tiles.
• Ceramic tiles.
• Tiles made of plastic composite materials.

Important! It is very convenient to work with mosaic tiles. Such tiles are simply cut with a knife. Thus, excess parts can be removed without any problems.

The whole procedure will be creative and simple:

• Restoring a table begins with cleaning the surface and degreasing it.
• Then, using a special glue, the tiles are fixed on the table.
• After a few hours, the joints between the tiles are grouted, using grout or special joint paint for this purpose.

Important! A mosaic made of pieces of tiles looks very interesting on the table.

Potal

Potal is very thin sheets from various metal alloys, used to imitate any surface in silver, bronze or gold. The gilding technique is often used when finishing pieces of furniture along with other decorative techniques and techniques:

1. To begin, draw a stencil on which the gold leaf will later be glued.
2. Then apply glue to it using a thin brush.
3. Carefully place the sheets of gold leaf onto the glue.
4. Using a soft brush, very carefully remove unnecessary parts of the sheet.
5. The thicker the brush you use to apply the glue, the thicker the gold leaf pattern will be.

Important! Particles of sheets of gold that remain from decorating the tabletop in this style can be collected and used again in powder form.

Painting in different colors

You can restore an old table with your own hands by painting it in different colors. This is a very interesting technique that many modern designers use:

• To begin, cover the entire tabletop with one color.
• After the paint has dried, apply masking tape to create a stencil for the remaining colors.
• Using a brush or roller, apply all the other colors one after another.
• After the paint has dried, remove the masking tape.

Important! You can glue or draw various pictures on a colored background.

• Finally, coat the table with two or three coats of clear varnish. This will add strength to the decor and protect from mechanical damage.

Important! The varnish can be either matte or glossy - according to your desire.

Decoupage

You can update an old table using the decoupage technique even without any special skills. Learning to create masterpieces using this technique is not at all difficult.

To restore a table using decoupage technique you will need the following:

• Pictures for decoupage - you can use ordinary napkins with a design you like or even images from magazines.
• PVA glue.
• Acrylic varnish (it is better to buy varnish in a can).
• Napkin.
• Acetone or alcohol.
• Brush.

The work sequence is as follows:

• Clear the table of old paint, dirt. After this, degrease the surface by wiping it thoroughly with a cloth with alcohol or acetone.

Important! If the surface is poorly cleaned, the decor will turn out sloppy.

• Select pictures and make them up the required composition. Any image will do: for the kitchen table you can choose motifs of vegetables and fruits, various colors. A table with motifs of ancient buildings looks very interesting.

Important! If you use special decoupage pictures, then you don’t need to do anything extra with them - just glue them on, removing the top layer.

• Place the cut out pictures on the table. Mix PVA and water in equal proportions and glue the pictures to the surface in selected places. To prevent bubbles from forming, smooth the pictures with a napkin, expelling excess air from under them. Next, leave the pictures to dry.
• After the decoupage is completely dry, varnish the surface of the table with pictures. Apply the varnish in several stages, waiting until the previous layer has completely dried.

Restoring a table can help transform an old, unnecessary thing into a real work of art. In order to decorate a piece of furniture, you can choose any decor option convenient for you. As you can see, this does not require a lot of money, effort or skills - even a beginner can cope with this task.

Probably, almost every home has this type of furniture such as a coffee table or desk. These tables are very convenient; they can be placed in the living room, bedroom, or nursery.

It is desirable that it fits into general interior. Therefore, if you have a modern renovation at home and the old coffee table does not fit general appearance rooms, do not rush to throw it away. We invite you to use your imagination and repair an old table with your own hands. Moreover, the process is very exciting and you should not have any special difficulties.

We will describe the restoration process using an example made from natural wood and coated with furniture varnish.

For restoration, we decided to use the decoupage technique, since this is most suitable for magazine and desks. As a result of using the decoupage technique you will get at home original item, which none of your friends and acquaintances have anymore.

1. Any type of restoration or repair begins with an inspection. We inspect the table and identify defects.

2. Next we need to clean it from the old varnish coating. To do this we need sanding paper of different grit sizes. It’s very good if you have a grinding machine. It will help you sand the table much faster and better. It is better to sand along the grain.

If you sand across the grain, scratches will remain on the surface.

The grinding process is carried out in three stages. First you need to use sandpaper with the highest grit. Next, take medium-grain sandpaper, and at the end, sand down all remaining irregularities with sandpaper.

It is best to wear a respirator when sanding because wood dust can damage your upper respiratory tract and lungs.

After sanding, wipe the table with a damp cloth to remove any remaining dust.

3. Then we proceed to putty. It is needed to hide defects in the form of cracks, scratches, chips. To do this we need a rubber spatula and the putty itself. Carefully rub all scratches and cracks.

Leave the putty until completely dry. After drying, remove all excess using sandpaper. Now the base of the table is ready.

Stages of restoration using decoupage technique

If we decide to restore the coffee table with our own hands, for decoupage we will need the following tools and materials:

• Ruler
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Napkins with drawings or special pictures for decoupage (in our version these are photographs)
• Polyethylene file
• Brushes of different thicknesses
• PVA glue
• Acrylic primer
• Paints for furniture (in our version, acrylic white and black)
• Stencil (but you can do without it)
• Finishing acrylic lacquer

The table restoration process step by step

1. Now we can start decorating the coffee table. First we need to apply primer to the surface of the table. For this we use acrylic primer. It is needed so that the paint that will be applied in the future is more evenly distributed on our product.

We prime it carefully with a brush and wait about half an hour for the primer to dry.

3. Now take the drawing. In our version, this is a photograph. Dip the drawing in a bowl of water for 30 seconds.

It is very important not to overexpose the drawing, as the paper may be damaged. We take the photo out of the water and place it face down on a plastic file.

4. Since our photo paper is thick, we carefully remove excess layers of paper so that the picture remains undamaged. Then use a brush to apply PVA glue to the photo.

5. Now carefully turn over the file with the photo stuck to it and place it in the desired place on the tabletop. Using the file, we smooth out the drawing so that it lies evenly. And only after that we remove the file.

6. Take white acrylic paint and, using a brush with stiff bristles, draw fields along the contour of the drawings. We try to hold the brush at one angle, as the bristles leave streaks. Then leave the table to dry for about 1 hour.

7. We decided to further decorate the corners of our table using a stencil. To do this, you need to attach the stencil to the corner of the tabletop and use a brush with black acrylic paint to walk over it. We hold the brush in a vertical position so that the paint does not flow under the stencil and is not smeared.

8. Now you can remove the stencil. Leave the table to dry for 1 hour.

9. And finally, after the paint has dried, you can apply a finishing acrylic varnish to fix the drawings. We also apply the varnish with a brush.

10. Finally, the restoration of the table is coming to an end. The table must be dry before it can be used. Dry in a well-ventilated area for 24 hours. After this time has expired, use it to your health!

Now you know how to update a coffee table with your own hands, the photos presented above demonstrate what a masterpiece you can create yourself. Don't throw away old furniture, give outdated items the opportunity to please you for a while longer, give them a second life!

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