Shabby Chic Coffee Table

~Before~

        

                                                                                                              

~After~

                     I started this project for my daughter and her husband for their combined birthday's. :)

Found the table at a Thrift store:
Took off the drawer handles, and took it outside to spray paint:

It was the only good weather day (been raining and cold ever since), but I did not like the color, so I brought it inside and hand painted it:

That color was more like it! :) (it matched a side table my daughter already had). Once it was completely dried, I got my supplies ready for faux staining:

Home depot doesn't sell Ralph Lauren anymore so I had to buy the Bear Faux Glaze, and a sample of the color I wanted (black) to mix together for this process. First you apply it with a brush:

Yes, it looks messy and it is, but it's actually a fun process. Make sure you get it in all the nooks and cranny's, including the dents.scratches, grooves, etc.

Only do a small area at a time so it doesn't dry before you wipe. Now take a dry cloth and wipe off the excess:

Don't be afraid to keep wiping until you have the desired look-and don't be afraid to add more glaze either:

I added new knobs to the drawer:

I finished and let dry. Then I started my last process. Since this table was going to be well used I wanted to protect it with Polyurethane with another foam brush:

Gave it a nice glossy finish:

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