12 Nov 2020

Bleached Oak End Tables

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I was commissioned to make two matching end tables for my previous project, Bleached Oak Coffee Table. This was a finish technique that I developed for that project and fortunately kept good records of the process. For this project I will be using the two remaining leaves from the original oak table to make two Bleached Oak End Tables with the same finish treatment. The picture above shows how different … Read More
27 Oct 2020

Bleached Oak Coffee Table

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I was told this table was at least 60 years old and possibly an antique. The condition of the table was heavily worn and stained but I saw in the old oak grain the possibility it could be a beautiful table again. I completely took the table top and pedestal apart to wash all the pieces with TSP. It’s always a good practice to pay special attention to the table … Read More
25 Oct 2020

Restyled White Pedestal Table

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This is a nice solid oak table with an 18″ leaf that was in need of refinishing. The clear finish on the table top had worn through from years of use. It did not come with any chairs so my plan is to paint it in a clean white to make it as neutral as possible. I am getting better at remembering to take before pictures but I did not … Read More
14 Oct 2020

Restyled Coffee and Sofa Tables

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I saw potential in these two craftsman style solid wood tables. They where showing their age and the orange finish made them look old but I saw an opportunity to restyle the coffee and sofa tables in Alabaster white and the tops in driftwood gray. I began by giving the tables a good cleaning with TSP to remove the years of built up dirt. Then using my jigsaw I cut … Read More
23 Jun 2020

Antique Dresser Restoration

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This project came to me in need of a complete restoration. After repairs had been made and refinished with a rustic paint technique, the completed Antique Dresser Restoration is ready to wow and be useful again. This dresser was in such bad shape it took a lot of imagination to see what it could be. This project began with repairing many loose joints and drawer runners in the dresser cabinet. … Read More

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