New life for an old table

Hello! I have an old dining table that has served faithfully for decades.
Second life of an old table

It would be a shame to throw it away. The table was stored in the garage and was periodically used during various repairs. Now I have moved to a new apartment and took this table for temporary use. But there is nothing more permanent than temporary. The table is still strong, but the exterior has worn out. So I decided to remake it and breathe new life into it.

Materials


At a hardware store I bought:
  • Pine furniture panel (120*60cm).
  • 4 balusters.
  • White glossy enamel.
  • Brush.
  • Sandpaper.
  • Linseed oil.

Second life of an old table


The first thing I did was dismantle the table.
New life for an old table

I decided to replace the table top and legs. The frame and fasteners are still in good condition. Just need to strip off the old paint and repaint.
New life for an old table

The next step is making the legs. I will use balusters as legs. I took 4 pieces and cut off the excess.
New life for an old table

Now you need to drill holes for the fasteners. I use 8mm bolts.
New life for an old table

Next you need to prepare the balusters for painting. To do this, I treated it with 180 and 320 grit sandpaper.
New life for an old table

I take white, glossy enamel. I will use enamel for radiators. It is quick-drying, resistant to damage, does not turn yellow and is practically odorless.The paint was applied with a brush.
New life for an old table

I applied it in 2 layers. After drying, a beautiful glossy surface was obtained.
New life for an old table

The legs were not completely painted. I thought it would look great with unpainted bases.
New life for an old table

The leg fasteners were also repainted.
New life for an old table

Now I start processing the tabletop. I sanded it with sandpaper. She turned out to be not ideal. There were many cracks and holes. But they can be easily repaired. To do this, I collected the dust after sanding and mixed it with PVA glue. I made an improvised wood putty.
New life for an old table

I apply the putty, wait until it dries and sand it down.
New life for an old table

I dust off the surface and apply oil. Covered with oil in 2 layers.
New life for an old table

After everything has dried, you can begin the final assembly.
New life for an old table

Now my table is ready!
New life for an old table

I was pleased with the result. The table turned out to be very practical. I increased the size of the tabletop a bit and now fits 6 people instead of 4.
New life for an old table

Here's an easy way to update your old one. furniture and it will serve you faithfully for many more years ;)
New life for an old table

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  1. Elena
    #1 Elena Guests 27 November 2019 14:46
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    Respect to a very craftsman blush It turned out to be a wonderful table!