Are you tired of your old table? Don't worry, we will teach you how to make table decor with your own hands, from available materials. You need desire, a craving for creativity, and free time. If your table is very old, wooden, with a cracked polish, dried out - this is just what you need. In this case, you must first prepare it for decoration: be sure to remove the old coating, sand the surface with sandpaper, and strengthen the loose legs. Only after this can you proceed directly to decorating the old table.

Adhesive tape

Nowadays, materials, coatings, finishing are so perfect and simple to implement that even people inexperienced in decor can easily make original things with their own hands. One of the simple and easy to use finishing materials- self-adhesive film and wallpaper. Using film you can decorate your desktop, dining table, kitchen countertop- many possibilities for decoration. This material is inexpensive and versatile, available different colors, imitates: wood, stone, tiles, leather, ceramics. That is, you can easily choose something to your liking to decorate an old table.

How to glue film

Before you stick the film and decorate your desktop with your own hands, you need to prepare the surface, the table must be clean and smooth. If the surface is rough, it is recommended to prime it before decorating the table.

Important detail: avoid distortions, folds, and unevenness.

On back side The film has a centimeter grid applied to it, do not forget to leave a margin of 1-2 cm when cutting. You need to glue slowly, peeling off 5 cm of paper at a time. By pulling and pressing, smooth out the film, preventing the formation of bubbles. When gluing, it is better to use a soft towel to smooth the surface. Sticker options can be seen in the photo.

Mosaic from broken plates (master class)

If you have an old wooden table that you want to update without extra material costs, this option is for you. There are probably old plates in the house that haven’t been used for a long time, but throwing them away is something you wouldn’t dare raise. Or the remains of tiles that remained after renovation, computer disks are also suitable - all this can be useful for making table decor. The table that we will decorate will fit perfectly into any interior of an apartment, house, or cottage.

To work you will need:

1. Gold acrylic paint.
2. Plates or tiles.
3. Hammer.
4. Sandpaper.
5. Glue for gluing tiles.
6. Grout for tiles.
7. Pencil and ruler.

We cover the floor with newspapers so as not to stain it during work. We go through everything with sandpaper wooden table, wipe with a damp sponge, and paint with acrylic paint. You can use a brush, or you can use a sponge.

We paint everything except the top part. We will decorate the tabletop. This is the table we get after painting:

So we got to the plates. Stelim more newspapers, take a hammer and break the plates into small pieces.

We coat our countertop with tile adhesive and lay out our broken plates. First around the edges.

Then we draw up the middle.

We rub the space between the fragments with a special tile grout, remove the remaining grout with a dry cloth.

You can paint small fragments and drawings with golden paint, but this is not necessary. That's it, the table is ready.

Acrylic or chalk paint (master class)

Another equally attractive type of decor is to make a table in a vintage spirit, using acrylic or chalk paint of different colors.

First of all, it must be said that painting, decorating a table with paint is an activity that needs to be done without fuss! When you start to rush, it is difficult to get a good result.

We decorate furniture using stencils. Stencils can be made from cardboard, plastic, transparent film. First, transfer the drawing you like onto paper, then put transparent plastic on the drawing and trace the contours.

Next, use a blade or knife to cut out those parts that need to be painted over. For working with a stencil it is recommended acrylic paint: It dries quickly and is suitable for any surface. If the stencil is painted with a sponge, then it is better to make the first print on paper to remove excess paint. To work with a stencil you do not need to take a large number of paint to prevent it from bleeding and smearing. If you work with a stencil with a brush, then apply the paint using the printing method, perpendicularly.

Don't rush to throw away your old table. It has served you for many years and will serve you again if you give it a little attention.

The table can be decorated in such a way that it will compete with any designer item.

New life can be breathed in with absolutely different ways and technician.

Let's look at the most common methods.

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Ways to transform a table

• painting;
• veneering (pasting old wooden surface veneer);
• pasting self-adhesive film;
• (table applique with drawings from napkins, rice or banana paper);
• tiling;
• painting a table using a stencil (through a fabric, paper or plastic stencil);
• decor using gold leaf (foil that is glued in the form of a pattern).

We will look at some decorating methods in this article in a little more detail. In addition, you can turn an old table into a modern and original design element using a regular LED strip. fits perfectly into any interior.

Materials and tools

To return to the old table former beauty, we need the following:

• Sander;
• wood paint;
• impregnation;
• primer roller;
• varnish (colored or colorless);
• brushes for each type of coating.

As well as personal protective equipment:

• protective glasses;
• respirator;
• work gloves.

Restoration

Step 1. First, you need to inspect the table for breakages, cracks, and scratches. If there are any breakdowns, they must be repaired. We check all the bolts on the legs and table top and tighten them.
The best option would be to disassemble the table into parts, clean it from dirt and dust, then put it back together. You can add glue to all fastening points and wait until it dries (at least 15 hours).

Step 2. Next, you need to sand the table using a machine or sand it by hand. This allows you to reveal everything problem areas, which were not visible before.
Removing old paint and varnish is a very labor-intensive and time-consuming process. We clean the surface with fine- and medium-grain sandpaper.

Note! Wood should be sanded along the grain. Improper processing results in difficult-to-remove defects.

Step 3. All identified cracks and deep scratches needs to be sealed using . Dry the patches completely. Next, we clean and polish the surface again.

Step 4. Degrease the table with acetone and prime its surface. A universal primer is suitable for this. Instead of impregnation, we prime the tabletop 2-3 times, completely drying each layer.

Step 5. Sand the table surface again.

Step 6. If the countertop has no scratches, chips or cracks, you can treat it with water-repellent impregnation and cover it with several layers of stain or varnish. This will give the unique effect of fresh wood.

Step 7 If the condition of the surface is unimportant or you plan to decorate the table later, you need to paint it. Choosing paint for water based. Apply with a large brush (it is better if it is not a paint brush, but an artistic one). When the paint dries, apply a second layer. Application should be quick, short strokes, thin layers. We dry the table for at least 4 days.

Note! Dark paint should be applied in two or three layers to avoid light gaps.

Decorating the tabletop

painting

Painting is one of the most popular techniques for decorating interiors and household items. There are several options for painting furniture: art painting with a thin brush, painting using a stencil (template), painting with stamps.

For glass table top perfect solution— bright and airy painting with stained glass paints.

Painting using tulle or any other lace looks very beautiful. To apply an openwork pattern to the surface of the table, you need to attach the tulle to the tabletop (it is advisable to secure it with tape on the back side).

We paint the table in the same way as with a regular stencil, using a sponge, roller or spray paint. We select the color of the enamel that contrasts with the color of the surface.

Note! Painting is applied to the glass tabletop from the inside out, front side remains smooth.

Mosaic

We first lay out the frame elements of the mosaic using tile adhesive. We try to make the seams as uniform as possible. Then we begin laying out tiles (or pieces of tiles) from the center of the table. Interesting solution There will be tiles of different colors laid. The top of the tile is covered with a special grout. To prevent the ends of the tiles from being visible, you can attach them to the edges of the table plastic corners in the color of the tile grout.

In the mosaic technique, you can use not only tiles, but also other materials and a wide variety of objects - shells , pebbles, pieces of glass, eggshells etc.

Potal

Potal is the thinnest sheets from various metal alloys, which are used to imitate any surface in gold, bronze or silver. The gilding technique is often used in furniture decoration along with other decorative techniques.

First, we draw a stencil on which the gold leaf will be glued. Then apply glue to it with a thin brush.

We carefully place the sheets of sweat on the glue. Using a soft brush, carefully remove unnecessary parts of the sheet.

The thicker the brush with which we apply the glue, the thicker the gold leaf pattern will be.

Note! Particles of sheets of sweat remaining from decorating the tabletop can be collected and used again in powder form.

Painting in different colors

To begin with, the tabletop is completely covered in one color. After drying it must be pasted masking tape, creating a stencil for other colors from it.

Using a roller or brush, all other colors are applied one after another. After this, the masking tape is removed.

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

Finally, the table must be covered with two layers of clear varnish. This will add strength to the decor and protect it from external influences. The varnish can be glossy or matte.

How to restore an old table using veneering, watch the video:

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Any, even the most durable and expensive furniture, wears out over time and loses its aesthetic appeal. Quite often it is a pity to throw away such a thing, especially if warm memories are associated with it. We invite you to watch 14 lungs, but very beautiful ideas- how to decorate an old table with your own hands to breathe life into it new life!

1. Decoupage

The simplest one, but great idea– decoupage technique. To do this, you need to purchase napkins with patterns that will match the interior design. Multi-layer napkins need to be separated so that the material is as thin as possible.

The surface of the table, if it is wooden, must be thoroughly cleaned, sanded and made absolutely smooth. If the table is metal, it should be washed and degreased. Next, cover the surface with acrylic paint.

The design is applied quite simply: grease the tabletop with PVA glue, apply a napkin and smooth it, expelling any air bubbles that have formed. After finishing work, the table should dry well, then apply protective layer varnish that will extend its service life for a long time.

2. Paint and stencils

Using paints, you can completely restore an old table, including the legs, which often have scuffs. If you are good with a brush, the work will be simplified - it will not be difficult for you to depict the desired design or pattern. If you have problems with drawing, use stencils that are easy to buy in craft stores.

First, you need to thoroughly clean the table, paint it with background paint and wait until it dries completely. Now you need to mark where the patterns will be located, you can also draw a light sketch with a pencil. Next, take stencils and apply images to your taste. When the decorated table is dry, cover it with a protective layer of varnish.

Another original solution for DIY decoration, use regular patterned tulle instead of a stencil: cover the tabletop with it, apply paint and then carefully remove it. You will get an original openwork table!

3. Craquelure

If you want to give your table the look of an antique canvas, you should pay attention to a special cracking varnish - craquelure. It comes in two types: one-step and two-step.

One-step craquelure is used to add a vintage feel to plain tabletops without patterns. The varnish is applied in one layer and when dry it creates a “network” of cracks.

Two-step varnish helps create a stunning aged effect on the painting. Therefore, it should be used for a table surface with a pattern or made using the decoupage technique. In this case, two mixtures are used, which are applied one after the other. The desired effect manifests itself when they interact.

4. Self-adhesive film

Another great solution is to decorate an old table with self-adhesive film. Moreover, the modern market has a huge assortment of it - from simple monochromatic to mirrored, luminous and imitating natural textures.

To cut the film correctly, you need to use the centimeter markings located on the back side of it. It is important to thoroughly clean the surface of the table, since the self-adhesive will instantly reflect all the flaws.

Glue the film slowly, pressing it tightly and at the same time smoothing it with a soft towel so that no air bubbles form.

5. Ceramic tiles

At the end of the renovation, there are often excess tiles left in the kitchen or bathroom, which can be safely used to decorate the table. In this way you can beautifully decorate an old dining table in the kitchen or on the open terrace.

Patchwork tiles in the patchwork style look great, as well as decorative tile panels and borders with patterns. No less impressive will be a tabletop made of tiles that imitate stone or expensive wood.

6. Decor under glass

To decorate an old table using the following method, you will have to work hard, but the result will be well worth the effort!

If the wooden tabletop is thick, cut out a recess inside and fill it with themed decor. You can, for example, decorate the seabed by laying shells, pebbles, sand, artificial seaweed, or even colorful Christmas tree decorations for the Christmas holidays. Finally, the finished “filling” needs to be covered clear glass.

If the tabletop is thin, just fill the edges with bars and paint them the same color as the table, then lay down the decor and also cover with glass cloth.

7. Photo collage

Choose the most successful ones family photos, place them on the table and cover them with transparent glass on top. Such a photo collage will remind you of pleasant events in your life during a meal or tea party.

If you wish, you can change the selection of photos and add new interesting pictures. Pay attention to the glass - its edges must be sanded to avoid cuts.

8. Epoxy resin

Main secret epoxy resin is that on outdoors it hardens quickly, creating the effect of an icy or amber surface.

If your old table has deep cracks, fill them with resin - it will look amazing! You can also add some decorations, for example, shells or sea pebbles.

9. Covering with leather or dermantine

Breathe second life into old coffee table, making it stunningly original, you can use regular leather or dermantine. Choose a material with large embossing, for example, crocodile leather or bright gold, which will certainly attract the eye.

Use a piece of dermantine to completely cover the top surface of the table top. The material should be pressed tightly and smoothed, getting rid of air bubbles. The final touch will be upholstering the sides of the table with nails with a wide head, which will be similar in color to leatherette.

10. Twisted rope

This method decor of an old table top is great for round table. You will need any thick rope made of natural fabric (hemp, jute) and an adhesive gun.

Fix one end of the rope with glue in the center of the tabletop. Then, wetting the rope adhesive composition, move in a circle, winding circles around the center. Every next row should fit snugly with the previous one.

11. Chalkboard paint

The advantage of this wonderful coloring composition is that it creates a surface on which you can draw with crayons. Such table decoration can save your wallpaper and other furniture when the little artist in the child awakens.

Another secret - before covering the table with slate paint, apply thin layer(2-3 mm) magnetic primer. Sticky magnets will bring even more joy to your child.

12. Mosaic

Decorating an old table with mosaics is not only great way making a tabletop incredibly beautiful and original with your own hands, but also a rather exciting process in which you can involve a child.

Mosaic elements can be bought in a store or made from scrap materials, for example, broken mirrors or tiles. Draw a sketch of the design on the tabletop, pick up some glue and start creating your masterpiece!

13. Wood stain

A wooden table can be successfully decorated using stain. Using this tinting liquid, you can give the wood a new rich shade. It is noteworthy that after processing the wood texture is perfectly preserved. In addition, the tabletop will be protected from moisture and ultraviolet radiation.

The stain should be applied parallel to the grain. At the final stage, the surface must be covered with several layers of varnish.

14. Multi-colored tape

You can have a fun table if you decorate it with decorative tape different colors. The striped “thing” will instantly turn into an accent spot against the background of any interior.

The tape can be applied to any surface. The metal countertop needs to be thoroughly cleaned. If there are small areas rust, try to get rid of them with vinegar or special means– wet the surface and then scrub it with a scraper. It is also advisable to degrease the canvas with an alcohol solution. The wooden tabletop needs to be sanded thoroughly.

You can completely cover the surface of the table with ribbons of multi-colored tape. But if you avoid excessive diversity, then initially paint the table white, black or any other color, and then make a design with a ribbon of one contrasting color.

Photo gallery

Our photo gallery also contains many successful examples decoration. Take any of them as a basis and, with a little imagination, turn your old table into unique item interior!

The purchase of furniture in every family is always an important event: it is associated with a change in the design of the apartment and significant financial investments. And I want the coziness that has been created over the years to be preserved in the new interior. But it’s always difficult to part with old favorite things, especially if warm memories are associated with them. However, over the years, the most beautiful and durable furniture deteriorates and falls into disrepair, but if it’s a pity to throw away your favorite things, you need to breathe a second life into them. And to do this, you can restore it with your own hands and give it a fresh look.

Over the years, the most beautiful and durable furniture deteriorates and becomes unusable, but if it’s a pity to throw away your favorite things, you need to breathe a second life into them.

In order to update the furniture in a short time and complete all the work efficiently, it is necessary to prepare the materials that will be needed to decorate the tabletop and other structural elements.

Another advantage is the low cost of the material.

The pattern on the film can imitate the texture of wood, stone, tile, leather or ceramics.

To start work, you need to prepare the furniture for restoration:

• it must be clean: you need to wash it and free it from grease stains and pictures;
• after drying, you will have to remove all the fittings that are not needed in the new design;
• The product is sanded, old paint and varnish are removed, chips and cracks are cleaned.

Furniture can be restored with your own hands and given a fresh look.

Whatever material is used, in order to decorate the table, you need to perform a number of operations that cannot be avoided.

In order for it to proceed without delays, it is necessary to prepare the place where the update will be carried out: remove all unnecessary things, prepare the tools that will be needed in the work.

There are a great variety of decor options, and the result of creative searches home handyman will be limited only by the flight of his imagination, time and materials.

There are a huge number of options for decorating an old table with your own hands, including:

• use of decoupage napkins;
• painting;
• applying the ornament using self-adhesive film;
• other methods.

In order to decorate a tabletop, you do not need to have any special skills: the main thing is the desire to do it yourself.

Decoupage - a new look from napkins

Decoupage – most interesting activity, which allows you to decorate household items with a variety of drawings, photographs or images prepared on special decoupage napkins. The decoupage technique makes it possible to use when decorating:

• aging effect due to the use of craquelure (cracking) technique;
• varnish coating;
• painting.

Decoupage is an interesting activity that allows you to decorate household items with a variety of drawings, photographs or images prepared on special decoupage napkins.

Decoration with decoupage is carried out in the following sequence:

• the table top and sides of the table are cleaned of old paint, varnish, drawings until perfectly smooth;
• acrylic primer is applied;
• Allow the product to dry completely;
• after drying, PVA glue is applied to the surface, then a napkin or other material chosen for decoration is carefully applied;
• the decoupage image is varnished;
• completely dry.

Many craftsmen use the craquelure method, which helps achieve the effect of aging and cracking.

Many craftsmen use the craquelure method, which helps achieve the effect of aging and cracking. To do this, carefully apply craquelure varnish, which is prepared from egg white or PVA glue, onto the wet paint. In some cases, vinegar or gelatin are used.

In some cases, vinegar or gelatin are used.

Cracks appear various sizes. To make the aging effect more vivid, the paint is applied twice. In this case, the second layer is applied immediately after the first has dried: then the “cracks” that appear will be visible through the top one.

You can also update your table with paint.

Paint and only paint

You can also update your table with paint. True, not everyone is given the gift of being an artist, but don’t be upset: stencils with various patterns will come to the rescue. The patterns are applied with paint using a template, and it can be secured with paint polish.

And here there are many possibilities to decorate old furniture with your own hands.

It is possible to restore a table by decorating it with a design using white and colored paint, various stencils and varnish. The decoration order is as follows:

• the surface is cleaned; if there are any irregularities, sand them;
• paint the countertop or other parts and let it dry completely;
• prepare a stencil with a pattern;
• attach the template and paint it with the appropriate color (several colors);
• carefully remove it and let it dry completely;
• If desired, you can varnish it.

Paint it striped

A striped tabletop looks impressive and sometimes funny. There is complete scope for imagination here. Stripes can be:

• narrow and wide;
• long - along the entire length of the product and short, allowing you to place strips of different sizes and colors on the surface of the tabletop;
• in a combination of two colors, for example, white and blue, or a variety of colors.

The patterns are applied with paint using a template, and it can be secured with paint polish.

Before applying the striped pattern, the elements must be cleaned, unevenness eliminated, and only then decorated with stripes. If you want to give the furniture shine, then completely dry it can be opened with varnish.

It is possible to restore a table by decorating it with a design using white and colored paint, various stencils and varnish.

Paint with chalkboard paint

An interesting option for updating a table is to use slate paint. Initially it was used in the design school boards, as a rule, dark gray. Today it is widely used to decorate kitchens and children's rooms. This unusual paint is applied to furniture, in particular, to an old table, on which kids can draw, without negative consequences. It’s no secret that children love to make various inscriptions and drawings, but often the “victims” of their art become wallpaper, lovingly pasted by their parents.

A striped tabletop looks impressive and sometimes funny.

Using slate paint allows you to draw on the surface of not only the table top, but also any part of the structure with chalk. And if you apply two or three layers of magnetic primer under the slate coating, then you can place magnets on the sides and drawers, which will cause complete delight not only for kids, but also for teenagers.

Before applying the striped pattern, the elements must be cleaned, unevenness eliminated, and only then decorated with stripes.

Self-adhesive film - the laziest way

Many people believe that using self-adhesive film when decorating a table is the most in a simple way, designed for those who want to update something, but they are too lazy to do it. This is not entirely true, because working with self-adhesive film requires care, attention and a little patience. In any case, they can use it:

• those who cannot come up with something interesting to decorate their furniture;
• has a minimum of time for updating;
• has no skills creative activity and working with hands.

If you want to give the furniture a shine, after it has completely dried, you can open it with varnish.

Using film you can decorate a table for any purpose. And here there are many opportunities to decorate old furniture with your own hands. Another advantage is the low cost of the material. In addition, it is available in a variety of color scheme. The pattern on the film can imitate the texture of wood, stone, tile, leather or ceramics.

An interesting option for updating a table is to use slate paint.

To obtain an effective and durable pattern of self-adhesive film, you need to carry out the procedure in the following order:

• prepare With the tabletop or other furniture elements, having cleaned them properly;
• remove all irregularities, repair cracks, chips, etc.;
• prime the surface;
• It is most convenient to cut the film along a centimeter grid located on its reverse side;
• When making cuts, do not forget to leave a margin of one or two centimeters;
• It is important to glue without haste, peeling off five centimeters at a time;
• you need to apply the film to the surface by carefully pulling it off, pressing it, and then smoothing it so that bubbles do not form;
• To smooth it out carefully, it is best to use a soft towel.

Today it is widely used to decorate kitchens and children's rooms.

Depending on where the table is located and what work it is intended for, you can choose suitable look films. It could be:

• single-color self-adhesive, giving general interior gentleness and nobility;
• The metallized film is durable and shiny when exposed to the sun's rays;
• decorative, imitating the texture of various materials;
• film with a 3D effect, creating interesting bright pictures;
• transparent, with applied ornament; it can be used for gluing glass tabletops and other glass table elements;
• velor, which has a soft, velvety structure that is pleasant to the touch;
• fluorescent, glow in the dark.

Using slate paint allows you to draw on the surface of not only the table top, but also any part of the structure with chalk.

Restoring a wooden table: the order of operations performed

Whatever material is used, in order to decorate the table, you need to perform a number of operations that cannot be avoided:

• degrease: treat with appropriate materials or simply wash with soapy water;
• dry;
• free the furniture surface from old paint or varnish;
• clean the product, eliminate irregularities, chips, cracks;
• apply primer, let dry;
• carry out decoration in accordance with the chosen method of refining;
• open with varnish, if so provided for in the plan for improving its appearance.

Many people believe that using self-adhesive film when decorating a table is the simplest way, designed for those who want to update something, but they are too lazy to do this.

Materials and tools necessary for restoration

In order to update the furniture in a short time and complete all the work efficiently, it is necessary to prepare the materials that will be needed to decorate the tabletop and other structural elements. They can be different, but most often they use:

• sandpaper or sanding machine;
• painting and art brushes and roller;
• masking tape;
• tools for assembling the table: screwdrivers, keys, pliers, hammer;
• monochromatic and multi-colored paints;
• acrylic varnish.

Working with self-adhesive film requires care, attention and a little patience.

Depending on the chosen method, the set of tools and materials can be supplemented and expanded.

Using film you can decorate a table for any purpose.