How To Bring Your Coffee Table Back To Life

So you have a favorite old coffee table that has seen better days. Time to throw it out? No! As you really actually still like your old coffee table - why not simply renovate it and give it a new lease of life?

Your coffee table may appear to have out-lived its days but if there is nothing wrong with it other than a bit of TLC then its time to roll your sleeves up and paint that old table and make it look like new again.

The first task is to prepare an area suitable for carrying out the work. The work is best done in your garage or even outside if the weather is good. Lay down some old newspapers or old sheeting. You will most certainly spill the odd drop of paint while you are doing this project.

Next, prepare the furniture itself so that it is ready for a coat of paint. This means removing the old paint or varnish that had been previously applied. Purchase a paint or varnish remover form your local hardware store. There will be clear instructions on the tin so follow them for best results. Use sandpaper to remove stubborn paint or varnish that will just not come away. While you are down at your hardware store pick up the paint that you will use to finish the job.

Once all paint or varnish has been removed then we need to clean up the surface so it is perfect for painting. Wipe and dust down the whole piece of furniture and remove all tiny pieces of paint there may be left from the stripping and sanding work. Any debris that is not cleared up will spoil the finished job.

Now with the paint you picked up from the hardware start to paint your table. Apply a base coat and let it dry. Remember to apply the paint in an even manner and don’t load the brush too much with paint. It is vital that you must paint one layer of paint and let it dry fully. Be patient and the job will look much better.

After the base coat if completely dry then add another coat of paint. Again, remembering to apply the coat smoothly and evenly. When this coat is dry then continue to add another coat.

If you wish, you can add a clear, protective coat which will make your furniture last even longer - then it will be more protected for the every day family wear and tear.

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