The time has come for our very first dining table from IKEA to be retired. It’s served us well but it’s time for a change.
For several months this table has been sitting in our garage (along with several other projects). I found it on Craigslist months ago and was smitten. It had been sitting in the previous owner’s garage for several years and it was obvious. The wood was drier than a bone, the whole table was cracked and warped with heat damage, it was in bad shape. I had a vision.
I first filled in the cracks with wood filler.
Being with child my husband took over from here while I acted as project foreman.
I think I irritated the heck outta him by bossing directions.
Next, he sanded the whole table table down.
On to staining. He painted the stain on and let it sit for about 5 minutes then wiped it off with a rag.
After the stain dried for about 6 hours he applied Polyurathane with a brush. Being as this is going to get a lot of abuse as a dinner table it will need several coats…6-7 to be exact.
Pictures to come when completed.
Pictures to come when completed.
Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!
Now this is the way to go! Looks fabulous and will only continue to get better with additional wear and tear! Looking great, Janell
I fell in love with this table as soon as I saw it on your post! Wow what a great sturdy table you got. Love the finish your husband is putting on it, it is going to look beautiful!
i cant wait to see the finished product!
i have a similar table from C&B from years ago!
Hi Michelle!
First off, just want to congratulate you on your pregnancy!
Second, just wondering where you got your striped pillows that sit on your couches. I think I need those for my living room 🙂
Steph
Gorgeous table. I love the stain color and can’t wait to see it all finished. Hugs, Marty
I really love that table.
I can’t wait to see it! It’s SUCH a gorgeous table.
And I can totally relate to the bossing husband around on projects that I can’t do while pregnant. LOL.
That’s a great table, love the size of it. Can’t wait to see the finished result! 🙂
This is super exciting! That bad boy is going to look fabulous!
Wow it’s going to look great! I love classic wood dining tables, they have a farmhouse family feel. What kind of chairs will you be pairing it will? Because that makes al the difference 🙂
Can’t wait to see the final result!
Wow, it’s looking great so far! I love the finish you chose and can’t wait to see the after pics!
What an awesome table! And I feel better about my garage when I know other people live like that, too. 🙂
Can’t wait to see the finished product!!!
I can’t wait to see the finished product! Your stuff always turns out fabulous!
can’t wait to see the final result!!! it looks beautiful already!
can’t wait to see the final result!!! it looks beautiful already!
hey..yep that was me in the flesh! it was great seeing all the other bloggers to. would have loved to have met you. maybe some day huh?
Don’t you just love a great Craigslist find? …And even better to have hubs do the work for you! I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product.
That is so awesome! I’m so jealous of your find, that is one great table! can’t wait to see it finished in your dining room!
looks great! I love tables like this 🙂
Beautiful. It will look awesome with your chairs. Love the mix of old and new!