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I’ve got my mom on the lookout for junky, old, and outdated furniture that we can repurpose and freshen up to either sell or add to our homes for a frugal update.
She found a few side tables at yard sales and a local thrift store that were perfect for updating.
I left this one on the patio and a rain storm came and messed up the top (sorry, Mom!!), so I decided a rustic finish with a pallet wood top would fix this one up perfectly!
I love the way it turned out! It looks rustic, has farmhouse style, and is definitely unique!
A Rustic Side Table Makeover
Before:
After:
Supplies needed to refinish for this look:
White paint
Pallet wood
New handle or spray paint
Tools needed:
Sander
Saw – Use what you have, but I love our miter saw!
Nail gun and nails
Instructions:
- Sand the table.
- Paint with white paint to your preference. When I am going for a rustic look, I am pretty carefree with my painting. It’s ok if parts aren’t completed covered.
- Let dry and use sander to distress to your preference. I love to distress the edges and random places along the legs.
- Measure and cut pallet wood to fit on the top of the table.
- Use a nail gun and nails to attach the pallet wood pieces to the top.
- Sand wood and use the air hose to get dirt out of the crevices.
- Add your new handle or spray paint the old one and attach.
I love the way this table turned out. It looks so much better now and has a beautiful rustic, farmhouse look!
If you have some old furniture that needs refinishing or is damaged, try giving it a rustic finish or add pallet wood to change the look up completely.
What are your favorite side table makeover ideas?
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