Photo: alltopcollections.com Any, even the most durable and expensive furniture, wears out over time and loses its aesthetic appeal. Quite often it is a pity to throw away such a thing, especially if warm memories are associated with it. We invite you to look at 14 easy but very beautiful ideas - how to decorate an old table with your own hands to breathe new life into it!
Decoupage
The simplest but most magnificent idea is the decoupage technique. To do this, you need to purchase napkins with patterns that will match the interior design. Multi-layer napkins need to be separated so that the material is as thin as possible.
The surface of the table, if it is wooden, must be thoroughly cleaned, sanded and made absolutely smooth. If the table is metal, it should be washed and degreased. Next, cover the surface with acrylic paint.
The design is applied quite simply: grease the tabletop with PVA glue, apply a napkin and smooth it, expelling any air bubbles that have formed. After finishing work, the table should dry well, then apply a protective layer of varnish, which will prolong its service life for a long time.
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Features of self-restoration
Independent restoration of furniture is a complex, labor-intensive process that requires at least a little theoretical and practical knowledge. When working on outdated interior items, important points to consider:
- Furniture that is constantly in use needs to strengthen the frame. As a rule, the body of a cabinet, sofa or table becomes loose after 5-7 years of use, so restoration work must begin with strengthening the frame.
- You need to select tools and paints taking into account the material from which the base is made.
- If there are drawings on the object, then you need to work with them carefully, either choose the right shade of paint for painting, or use a thin brush to draw details.
- When restoring wooden furniture, the condition of the wood should be assessed. If it is severely rotten, then there is no point in restoring the item.
Before starting work, it is important to assess the general condition of the frame. In some cases, its restoration is impractical
You can replace the fittings and upholstery, repair the mechanism, but if the base is very dry, insects have eaten it, or rot has struck it, then it is better to abandon the restoration.
Paint and stencils
Using paints, you can completely restore an old table, including the legs, which often have scuffs. If you are good with a brush, the work will be simplified - it will not be difficult for you to depict the desired design or pattern. If you have problems with drawing, use stencils that are easy to buy in craft stores.
First, you need to thoroughly clean the table, paint it with background paint and wait until it dries completely. Now you need to mark where the patterns will be located, you can also draw a light sketch with a pencil. Next, take stencils and apply images to your taste. When the decorated table is dry, cover it with a protective layer of varnish.
Another original solution for DIY decor is to use regular patterned tulle instead of a stencil: cover the tabletop with it, apply paint and then carefully remove it. You will get an original openwork table!
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Primary processing
Furniture restoration should begin by removing small cracks, scratches, chips or dents.
It is necessary to remove the old coating using a sanding machine. You can also use coarse-grit sandpaper at the beginning and fine-grit sandpaper at the end of sanding.
To do this, perform the following operations:
- Use a broom to sweep away the dust that has accumulated in the cracks.
- Apply wood putty to all detected defects.
- Remove excess putty from the surface, while leveling the latter.
- Leave for a while to allow the base to dry.
- Use sandpaper to remove any unevenness.
- If necessary, repeat puttying and sanding.
Small cracks up to 3 mm are sealed with putty and then sanded again so that there are no tubercles.
Sequence of work before painting:
- Remove old coating.
- Sand over all cavities and ridges.
- Glue all parts of the structure and tighten them with self-tapping screws.
- Replace the legs.
- Connect the frame to the tabletop.
Do-it-yourself furniture restoration requires patience and accuracy.
Attention! During the work, large holes or depressions may be discovered. To eliminate them, you can use epoxy resin or a mixture of sawdust and glue (using drying oil is allowed).
Sometimes you have to try several methods: damage varies, as do the materials used in manufacturing.
Craquelure
If you want to give your table the look of an antique canvas, you should pay attention to a special cracking varnish - craquelure. It comes in two types: one-step and two-step.
One-step craquelure is used to add a vintage feel to plain tabletops without patterns. The varnish is applied in one layer and when dry it creates a “network” of cracks.
Two-step varnish helps create a stunning aged effect on the painting. Therefore, it should be used for a table surface with a pattern or made using the decoupage technique. In this case, two mixtures are used, which are applied one after the other. The desired effect manifests itself when they interact.
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How to repaint?
Painting a table is the most popular restoration method. What could be more laconic than a white table? Only black. Therefore, the choice of paint (acrylic or oil, enamel) is very important. How long the restored table will last depends on what kind of paint the repair was made, or rather on its characteristics.
To choose a paint, you need to understand where and how the table will be used, and what materials it is made of.
- Water-dispersed acrylic paint is suitable for heated rooms and withstands humidity well. Dries quickly. Can be washed off with water during application. But after drying it is not susceptible to water. Alkyd compositions are considered more reliable.
- Oil paints are losing their popularity due to unreasonably high consumption.
- Wood enamels attract with their glossy surface and high performance. Nitro-enamel paints also set quickly.
The paint has been selected and purchased; further repair of the table involves painting it.
The surfaces must first be pre-treated, cleaned, removed the old coating, remove scratches and chips, putty, prime, protect decorative inserts, for example, glass, with tape. And only after the primer has dried can you paint.
To give an even color, the paint is applied in several layers. The first layer is actually rubbed into the surface.
To apply an additional design to the tabletop, you can use pre-prepared stencils or the most common tulle. When the base color has dried, the tulle (or stencil) is fixed and the paint of the design is applied. You can do this with a brush, but it is better to use a sponge or a can of paint. To make the finished product more aesthetically pleasing and strengthen the surface, we coat it with varnish.
To create a graphic design (lines, zigzags, diamonds, squares), you can use tape. Mark the future design with adhesive tape and apply the first color with paint. If necessary, repeat the procedure with other colors. Varnish the finished tabletop.
If it is necessary to achieve the effect of aged wood, then first a special composition is applied to the treated surface (cleaned, sanded and primed).
Patination can be done with a dark stain. Then the first coat of paint is applied to the wood. Then a second layer of lighter and more liquid paint is applied. When the paint is dry, we go over the surface with sandpaper. The desired effect has been achieved.
Self-adhesive film
Another great solution is to decorate an old table with self-adhesive film. Moreover, the modern market has a huge assortment of it - from simple plain to mirrored, luminous and imitating natural textures.
To cut the film correctly, you need to use the centimeter markings located on the back side of it. It is important to thoroughly clean the surface of the table, since the self-adhesive will instantly reflect all the flaws.
Glue the film slowly, pressing it tightly and at the same time smoothing it with a soft towel so that no air bubbles form.
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Ceramic tile
At the end of the renovation, there are often excess tiles left in the kitchen or bathroom, which can be safely used to decorate the table. In this way you can beautifully decorate an old dining table in the kitchen or on the open terrace.
Patchwork tiles in the patchwork style look great, as well as decorative tile panels and borders with patterns. No less impressive will be a tabletop made of tiles that imitate stone or expensive wood.
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Mirrors
Mirrors have always added mystery and expansion to a home. Reflective surfaces, whether on the wall or on furniture, always increase space and are appropriate in the smallest rooms. Well, by decorating a coffee table with a mirror, you can get an unusual piece of not just furniture, but decor. You can use either the whole canvas or its small pieces. A mirror mosaic or a “broken” mirror looks original, refracting more light. To get small pieces, the mirror cloth can be placed between two wet wipes and lightly tapped with a hammer - this will prevent the fragments from scattering to the sides.
Most often, only the table base is decorated with a mirror, but you can go even further and decorate the legs of the table by ordering a mirror of the required size in the workshop:
Well, the legs can be easily repainted in the desired color.
Decor under glass
To decorate an old table using the following method, you will have to work hard, but the result will be well worth the effort!
If the wooden tabletop is thick, cut out a recess inside and fill it with themed decor. You can, for example, decorate the seabed by laying shells, pebbles, sand, artificial seaweed, or even colorful Christmas tree decorations for the Christmas holidays. Finally, the finished “filling” must be covered with transparent glass.
If the tabletop is thin, just fill the edges with bars and paint them the same color as the table, then lay down the decor and also cover with glass cloth.
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Getting rid of old coating
If a layer of varnish has been applied to the base and it has cracked over time, then this coating should be removed in order to apply a new one. It is convenient to carry out these works with a spatula or chemical means, that is, washes. Another good option for removing the old layer is to use sandpaper. Medium grain paper is suitable for this.
The new life of an old table begins first of all with the elimination of defects, since the functional component is important for any furniture.
Important! So that the surface is not damaged from mechanical impact. To do this, processing is carried out along the fibers.
If assembled correctly, the product will become more durable and stable.
When choosing to remove old coating with chemical compounds, do the following:
- Apply the product to the base with a brush.
- The active substances enter into a chemical reaction with the coating and after half an hour the composition can be removed with a soft sponge.
- After removing the paintwork, it is necessary to treat the wood with antiseptics.
The table requires mandatory impregnation with an antiseptic, which will protect against pests and fungi.
Important to consider! If the furniture is expensive and rare, then these methods of primary treatment will not work; it is better to use a remover from a solution of powder or washing gel. This will be safe for the wooden surface.
Before covering a wooden tabletop, you should carefully inspect the surface for damage and chips.
Photo collage
Select the best family photos, place them on the table and cover them with transparent glass. Such a photo collage will remind you of pleasant events in your life during a meal or tea party.
If you wish, you can change the selection of photos and add new interesting pictures. Pay attention to the glass - its edges must be sanded to avoid cuts.
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Seasonal decoration
The design of the coffee table can be adjusted according to the season. Seasonal decor creates a mood and creates a current atmosphere.
In November-December, you can replace the bouquet in a vase with a composition of fir branches. Place decorative balls in a vase that was previously empty. Add candles. The surroundings of the winter holidays will envelop you with a joyful feeling.
New Year and Christmas are behind us - we are changing the design to a universal one. Spring has come - we buy tulips and add a bird figurine. Before Easter, we include a vase with multi-colored dragees into the decorative base. And so on throughout the year.
Changing the filling is not difficult at all. This may take a few minutes. But the sofa area will always delight and inspire.
Epoxy resin
The main secret of epoxy resin is that it hardens quickly in the open air, creating the effect of an icy or amber surface.
If your old table has deep cracks, fill them with resin - it will look amazing! You can also add some decorations, for example, shells or sea pebbles.
Sophisticated creatives sometimes go even further - they introduce luminescent powder into the liquid resin composition. What do you think is happening? Absolutely right, incredible luminous surface!
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Covering with leather or dermantine
You can breathe a second life into an old coffee table, making it stunningly original, using regular leather or dermantine. Choose a material with large embossing, for example, crocodile leather or bright gold, which will certainly attract the eye.
Use a piece of dermantine to completely cover the top surface of the table top. The material should be pressed tightly and smoothed, getting rid of air bubbles. The final touch will be upholstering the sides of the table with nails with a wide head, which will be similar in color to leatherette.
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Decorating a coffee table using gilding
- gold or silver leaf;
- shellac;
- stencil;
- flat brush.
You can decorate a coffee table using gold leaf, for example, make gold butterflies or silver dragonflies. For this purpose, you need to purchase a ready-made stencil or make it yourself. Draw the outline of a dragonfly on thick film, then cut it out using a blade or thin knife. Attach the stencil to the surface of the table with masking tape. Apply shellac and leave it on for a while. The varnish should dry a little, but remain sticky - then the gold leaf will stick well.
Attach the sheet of gold leaf to the stencil, gently smooth it with a brush, leave until completely dry, then sweep away the remaining gold with a brush and remove the stencil. You can dim the bright shine of gold leaf using antique bitumen, which is applied in a thin layer with a foam sponge. The result is secured with shellac.
Under no circumstances should potal be coated with acrylic varnish, otherwise it will oxidize over time.
Materials for gilding are not cheap; if desired, they can be replaced with transfer foil for nails and special body glue. The application technology is almost the same: first, attach a stencil, coat the surface with glue, and leave for about 5 minutes (the exact time is always indicated on the included instructions). Then apply the foil with the rough side down, smooth it with a fingernail, and tear it off sharply. The result is fixed with aerosol varnish - then the foil will not wrinkle. The DIY coffee table renovation is complete!
twisted rope
This method of decorating an old tabletop is perfect for a round table. You will need any thick rope made of natural fabric (hemp, jute) and an adhesive gun.
Fix one end of the rope with glue in the center of the tabletop. Then, moistening the rope with adhesive, move around the circumference, winding circles around the center. Each next row should fit tightly to the previous one.
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Assembly steps
Let's look at how to assemble a kitchen table with chrome legs. This option is simple and can be applied to any countertop. First, let's put marks for the subsequent screwing of the legs. Let's lean the mount against the tabletop and mark the points for the screws with a pencil. After this you need to screw the mount. To do this you will need a screwdriver or screwdriver. Then you need to install the leg into the mounting location. It easily screws into a special hole in the center. Similar actions need to be done with the remaining supports.
A more difficult question is how to screw the legs to a wooden kitchen table. Such a design is much more difficult to assemble, since you need to think about the types of connections.
Chalkboard paint
The advantage of this wonderful coloring composition is that it creates a surface on which you can draw with crayons. Such table decoration can save your wallpaper and other furniture when the little artist in the child awakens.
Another secret - before covering the table with slate paint, apply a thin layer (2-3 mm) of magnetic primer. Sticky magnets will bring even more joy to your child.
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Mosaic
Decorating an old table with mosaics is not only a great way to make a tabletop incredibly beautiful and original with your own hands, but also a rather exciting process in which you can involve a child.
Mosaic elements can be bought in a store or made from scrap materials, for example, broken mirrors or tiles. Draw a sketch of the design on the tabletop, pick up some glue and start creating your masterpiece!
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Methods
There are various approaches for updating old furniture. Restoration is a classic approach that involves restoring the original appearance of an object with all its previous characteristics. This method is used if you need to restore a valuable piece of furniture to its original form. This involves a fairly complex technique that will require the use of special-purpose chemicals to restore the coating, carpentry work to eliminate functional faults, and it may be necessary to replace part of the wood or veneer.
This requires special skills and professional carpentry tools, purchasing special types of wood. Complete restoration of chairs is justified for collecting purposes or in case of damage to one of the items of an expensive set. This is a rather expensive process, so it is better to entrust it to professionals.
If for certain reasons it is impossible to contact a carpentry restoration workshop, then repairing old chairs can be done at home with your own hands.
It is necessary to begin restoration work by sequentially performing the following actions:
- First, we think about the design of the future piece of furniture, how it will look in the interior, what color it should be, and what needs to be altered for ease of use.
- Then we disassemble the chair into its component parts, determine the degree of wear of parts and the need to replace some elements, and measure each part.
- After this, we make an estimate for consumables based on the dimensions of the chair parts, with this list we go to the store and purchase everything we need.
- Finally, we replace the worn parts and the coating with varnish or paint. If the chair has retained its strength, it is enough to simply repaint it to make a new piece of furniture. You can paint an old, peeling highchair in a new bright color and paint it with a simple pattern, which the child will be incredibly happy about.
stain
A wooden table can be successfully decorated using stain. Using this tinting liquid, you can give the wood a new rich shade. It is noteworthy that after processing the wood texture is perfectly preserved. In addition, the tabletop will be protected from moisture and ultraviolet radiation.
The stain should be applied parallel to the grain. At the final stage, the surface must be covered with several layers of varnish.
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Non-classical solutions
You can still adhere to the rule of three (it's foolproof), but the groups can be changed.
For example, not flowers or a living plant, but a bowl of fruit. Not books, but a board game.
Multi-colored tape
You can make a fun table if you decorate it with decorative tape of different colors. The striped “thing” will instantly turn into an accent spot against the background of any interior.
The tape can be applied to any surface. The metal countertop needs to be thoroughly cleaned. If there are small areas of rust, try to get rid of them with vinegar or a special product - moisten the surface and then treat it with a scraper. It is also advisable to degrease the canvas with an alcohol solution. The wooden tabletop needs to be sanded thoroughly.
You can completely cover the surface of the table with ribbons of multi-colored tape. But if you avoid excessive diversity, then initially paint the table white, black or any other color, and then make a design with a ribbon of one contrasting color.
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Cannot be restored
Sometimes repairing an old countertop is more expensive than buying a new one. Here the choice is obvious - it is better to replace it. There are a huge number of options today, so you can choose one for every taste, color and budget. Also, when choosing, you should take into account the overall style of the kitchen unit.
There are five types of tabletops:
- from fiberboard/chipboard;
- wooden;
- metal;
- stone;
- glass.
Tabletops made of fiberboard or chipboard, covered with a layer of plastic on top for greater resistance to moisture and elevated temperatures, are the best option in terms of price-quality ratio. They are also distinguished by a wide variety of textures, their care is extremely simple, and their resistance to various types of damage is quite high. Joints coated with a high-quality water-repellent sealant will significantly extend the service life of the surface and will also retain its original shape. Disadvantages of plastic - scratches and stains may remain.
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Stone planes are divided into two subtypes: artificial stone or natural. Their distinctive features are high strength, resistance to any external influences (moisture, temperature, etc.), and attractive appearance.
Kitchen countertop made of natural stone
A practical and less expensive option is an artificial stone countertop.
The main disadvantages are heavy weight, high cost, and in addition, if any part of the tabletop is damaged, it will have to be completely replaced.
Metal tables are made of stainless steel and are used primarily in professional kitchens. They are resistant to mechanical and chemical influences, they are not afraid of moisture and high temperatures, and the price is also not bad. This material has no particular disadvantages, but some are inclined to argue that it contributes to the loss of beneficial properties of products cut on such a table.
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Wooden countertops are preferred by lovers of everything natural, environmentally friendly, and aesthetically attractive. However, it is worth taking into account the fairly rapid “wear and tear” of the material, plus it can fade from the sun or under the influence of high temperatures, and if the varnish coating is damaged, it can become deformed, so it requires special care. In addition, the price of the surface is quite high.
For solid wood countertops, high-strength ash, oak, maple, cherry, walnut or bamboo wood is used
As for glass kitchen surfaces, they are not suitable for every design - for example, in an old Khrushchev-era building with a “grandmother’s” renovation, such a surface will look at least strange, but it looks ideal in a modern spacious kitchen. The advantages of a glass tabletop are impact resistance, resistance to high humidity, high temperatures, and a large selection of colors. Disadvantages include high cost and the need for special care.
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Our photo gallery also presents many successful examples of decoration. Take any of them as a basis and, with a little imagination, turn your old table into a unique piece of furniture!
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