Oak table makeover

Holly Taylor | These tables were so popular back in the day, and are quite easy to get your hands on for cheap now. This is the second round orange oak... | Instagram

If you follow my blog, you probably remember this post where I told you I really needed to re-do our dining room table. I finally did it! I ended up using 7 steps to complete this table. It was a lot of work, but so worth it. I recently got this lovely vintage doilie and its a perfect finish for my newly made over table. I got it from @jackandmaryjane on Instagram. If you like vintage stuff, Kayla is your girl! Go check her out! Like I told you in that linked post above, it was getting…

A thrifted banged up dining table gets a quick and simple weathered oak finish for a high-end designer look. This tutorial shows you how.

I've been searching for a new table and chairs for a really long time. Our set was second hand when we got it and we've beat on it really well. I'd have kept it to make over but it wasn't the right style or shape. I finally found the perfect set and it was only $50! This classic 90s oak pedestal table was exactly right. I really didn't want to shell out a bunch of money for a table that my kids would eat at every day - they're still in the dropping dishes and spilling milk phase of life…

We're totally re-doing our dining room table after seeing these ideas.

We love this thrift store dining table makeover idea you can do on a budget without sanding! Check out this before and after table upgrade you can do for cheap.

Next, it was time to ceruse the oak! I was really excited about this step. I wire brushed one more time, then went over the top with some shellac spray. You do need to shellac...

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The overall style of this round pedestal table is still quite pleasing to me, it’s just the orange oak color that has lost its place in today’s farmhouse market design trend. My client wanted an ivory base and dark stain top. Click over to the blog at traceysfancy.com to learn how to paint golden oak furniture and apply my fave dark gel stain: No Pain Gel Stain. This stain has fantastic coverage with a single coat. I'll also show you diy painting the pedestal base with whtie chalk mineral…