Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Plan B

PLAN A:
*Take eight dollar thrift store table
out of storage.

*Sand off ugly gold paint to
reveal original mahogany finish
(this should be easy since the previous owner
didn't properly prep table before spray painting)
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*Leave just enough gold paint patches
to give the table an "old world" finish.

*Pair table with old mirror.PROBLEM:
*Removal of gold paint reveals
several scratches on tabletop
(likely a reason the previous owner painted it).


PLAN B:
*Sand tabletop to remove scratches.
*Tape off mirror and molding.
*Lightly sand mirror frame.

*Break out the, ever dependable, black spray paint.When doing makeovers,
it's good to have a Plan B.

32 comments:

  1. Gotta love that black paint! Looks great as usual!

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  2. Love the table. I usually just go straight for the black paint.

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  3. Your transformations always make me think-why didn't I think of that? I would have walked on by-but you make it magical! Always!

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  4. You have the world's best thrift store! I only find small decorative things at mine, which isn't bad, but I'm on the lookout for furniture I can refinish. I guess I just need to keep making the rounds. :)

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  5. They were made for each other. The trusty black paint never fails to impress.

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  6. $8.00, really? That had to be a good day. And it turned out beautiful.
    Have a good day.
    Sandra

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  7. You always have the best thrift store finds. If I find good things here, they are always really expensive! Your table and mirror look great!

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  8. OMGoodness, that is a great table! I'm looking for something similar, and that would be perfect. Lucky you!

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  9. Black spray paint is a great plan B!

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  10. Black paint comes to the rescue again! LOVE it!♥

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  11. It looks LOVELY! Beautiful 'finish' of a plan. Even if it was plan B.

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  12. Great plan B!! I'm 'plan B-ing' it up as we speak {okay, a coat is drying} on some thrift store finds!!

    And it's black!

    Great job, as usual. :)

    Amber
    XOXOXOXO

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  13. Plan B always ends up being Plan A in my experience!

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  14. I think it's just true of life to have a "Plan B"! That turned out great. Black or white paint always makes things look better!

    Manuela

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  15. That turned out great! I love changing things with paint too!

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  16. I've got a table that looks just like yours, now you've got me thinking...it might look great in black!

    Since becoming a blogger, black spray paint has become my new best friend!

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  17. I love black furniture. I would have done the same thing :)

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  18. I love that table and mirror combo. You must be shopping in all the right places for these finds!Plus, I am in love with the pillars in your home. I wish pillars would work in our home! Did you add them yourself?

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  19. Gotta love paint! That table looks awesome!

    -Dawn
    www.lifeateventuallycottage.blogspot.com

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  20. I always love seeing your projects. The table looks great!

    I can't wait until it's warm enough here to spray paint again!

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  21. Plan B is good! What a great table. I often find that the metalic paint is hard to sand off, not sure why. I also love your sheet music--wonderful!

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  22. More proof that black spray paint fixes EVERYTHING!

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  23. oh - I have so many plan B's - now I just need to get around to them. :)

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  24. Your thrift store is much better than mine! I never find cute table to spray paint.

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  25. It looks like a million bucks. Mimi

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  26. Thank goodness for plan B and black spraypaint!

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  27. Looks terrific! It is good to have a plan B~LoL! Hope you are having a wonderful week~Tam :D

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  28. OOOOHHHHHHH!!!!!

    HUGS FROM MAINE

    http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/

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