Well, the troublesome table is finished. Definitely finished this time. Yes, it is. If I say it enough…
So, remember the table that gave me refinishing nightmares? To refresh your memory, here’s the before:
And after much hair pulling and whining, with much relief, I presented this:
And they lived happily ever after- eh, not so much. This is from the second installment of the table refinishing nightmare:
Now you’re all caught up and on the edge of your seats wondering what happens next, right? I wouldn’t want to disappoint, so here goes.
Unfortunately, all of that finish didn’t peel up as easily as those first bits. So, back to stripping and sanding, lots more sanding.
Here are the products I used this go round:
A quick recap of the steps I used:
- After sanding, I brushed on a coat of sanding sealer- if I had done this the first time, we wouldn’t be having this conversation.
- Ligthly sanded, then brushed on 3 coats of General Finishes Milk Paint in Outback Brown.
- Brushed on one coat of General Finishes High Performance Water Based Top Coat in Satin.
- Brushed on then wiped off GF Glaze Effects in Pitch Black. NOTE: This glaze is really grabby, so I ended up creating a sort of wood grain effect, a happy accident.
- Brushed on 3 coats of GF Top Coat.
I love the GF products- the milk paint goes on really smoothly. Their top coat is amazing- very smooth application using a sponge brush, and the really interesting thing is that I didn’t get any of the dust bits that you usually need to sand away. None. Ok, ready to see the FINAL final reveal?
See the streaky kind of wood grain effect from the glaze?
And my table refinishing nightmare is over. I know, I didn’t stage it this time. I’m tired of this table. And just tired.
Doodles,
Partying here:
Hey, I'm Sheila, and I'm so glad you're here! Stick around for a doodle of fun, faith, and furniture. Want to learn more? 
WOW! It is reallly beautiful. And you really put your blood, sweat and tears into it. Now, you made it look so good I’m going to see if I can find any of those products you used, here locally.
Keep up the awesome work!
Blessings, Carolyn
Thanks, Carolyn! I ordered the General Finishes products online- either from Amazon or from Rockler.com.
Wow, wow that’s all I can say – really Wow
Yeah, wow, how many ways can she screw it up?!
So much work…..but it really does look even better in the final round.
Sheila: 2
Table: 1
I declare you the winner!
I think I hear some Rocky music playing in the background….
Sheila, Bless your heart…I’ve been there, just not a table. Mercy, we do get into messes sometimes. I’m loving the new look. Please visit my blog and follow on Linky if you haven’t yet. Thanks and please get some rest, Helen
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Sheila:
This really looks great – I like it better than the first go around!
This is an amazing table! You really have taught me a lot too! I’m sorry for your trouble, but appreciate all the tips and info. I think we have all been there! It’s gorgeous now and I hope it finds a good home soon!
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Awe, so much work – but Sheila, it’s gorgeous!
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You have more patience than I have! Looks great!
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Such a beautiful table! You did a wonderful job.
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the third time is a charm! it looks beautiful now!
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Your table is definitely a great one and perfect for my whole family.. It looks neat and clean and if you take with this, it will be a center of attraction in the house..
At least all that work paid off in a big way! It’s lovely!
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You go girl! The table looks absolutely beautiful and I am glad the project is finally finished
What a project!
blessings,
karianne
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Oh wow! Your table came out beautiful!
All of the drama was so worth it – it looks great! I love the end result and you’ve helped us all to learn a few great tips for repainting furniture!
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Glad you finally conquered this project so beautifully successfully. –I don’t think those 2 words work well in a row, but you know what I mean!
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