One of my projects this week was to refinish this cute little mahogany table. Originally we had thought to just paint the whole thing since it has some animal damage on one of the legs and the top was a hot mess.
This photo is not the same table because I forgot to take a picture before I started sanding, I know, bad blogger. Anyway this comes pretty close to what the top looked like.
So here in lies the big furniture refinishing question… to paint or not to paint. I decided to give the top a shot to see if I could restore it. It is mahogany for goodness sake! I spent about 45 minutes total to get the top looking like this. First with 100 grit to remove the old finish and stain and then 220 grit to smooth it out.
I wish you could feel this table, it is so soft and smooth. I actually touch it every-time I walk by. I know I am a dork.
To finish off the table top I stained it with Minwax’s english chestnut. I used one coat of paste wax and buffed it to a nice shine.
I think that was worth the time, what do you think?
For the base and legs I started with a light coat of Valspar’s antique white using a dry brush technique.
Then a very light coat of Rub N’ Buff in silver leaf, followed by Valspar’s antiquing glaze.
The details I highlighted with Rub n’ Buff antique gold. The base was also sealed with paste wax.
This table will be for sale at Repurpose.
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This table is beautiful! I love the silver and gold accents.
awesome table!!! you certainly do beautiful work.
Gorgeous table! I vote that you are not a dork at all. Happy Independance Day to you!
sarah! You did a great job with that table! It's sooo pretty. Glad you didn't paint the top.
gail
Really beautiful!!! Love that you left the top stained.
Hey Lady! I'm pinning this to my projects board on pinterest because I would love to do something like this when I find the right piece.
Sending you an email soon too!
Camille
Beautiful! Great job, I cant believe it looks so good after seeing the before picture.
Wow. That is a beautiful table. I love how furniture can be changed like that.
I'm following your blog. Sorry I'm late. Lots of email to catch up on
Love the colours Sarah, it's amazing how different it looks!
Claudia xo
Looks great!! I love the ornate swirly scroll on the base.
that looks beautiful! i especially love the finish on the base!
that looks beautiful! i especially love the finish on the base!
that looks beautiful! i especially love the finish on the base!
that looks beautiful! i especially love the finish on the base!
that looks beautiful! i especially love the finish on the base!
Great work!
Love the finish on the base! You are one creative girl! This is just beautiful
Nice job! And a lot of hard work!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this table!!!!
It's a masterpiece! TLC always pays off, love your blog.
Beautiful! I love the contrast.
This is VERY beautiful!!! I have a mahagony two tiered pie crust table that is just sitting there waiting to be beautified! I have been scared to do anything to it, but you have inspired me:)!
Thanks!!!!
Beth
So very pretty! Beautiful job.
~Pam
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Beautiful and well worth the work! I never would've thought to use rub -n- buff on anything but details. Brilliant!
Just beautiful. I love all of the layering. Time-consuming, but what a gorgeous result!
Just beautiful. I love all of the layering. Time-consuming, but what a gorgeous result!
Just beautiful. I love all of the layering. Time-consuming, but what a gorgeous result!
Just beautiful. I love all of the layering. Time-consuming, but what a gorgeous result!
Just beautiful. I love all of the layering. Time-consuming, but what a gorgeous result!
Visiting from Miss Mustard Seed. Love the table and beautifully finished too! So glad you didn't distress it by sanding out places on the table.
~ Jules
LOVE the beautiful finish and the glazes! I'll be saving this one to my interest boards!
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This one is spectacular. I love that you restored the top….a favorite thing to do of mine. The base is magical to me….lovely, lovely job!! Thanks for linking up!
shaunna
Wow, that is pretty amazing! Love all the different products you used!
You are one creative girl! keep up the good work !