5.16.2011

Dining Room Table


So today, I want to share with you my dining room table! The transformation makes me so happy, I could scream. 

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As you can see, my dining room table was the cream of the crop in 1978 (like my calendar falling off the wall? That's how we roll). It was given to us by our old neighbors, and they gave me all matching 8 chairs! The table was a huge blessing because at the time we had a 4 person table with one of the chairs only bearing three legs, and we had our youth group coming over once to twice a week so we needed something desperately!

But it's 2011, not 1978. It had burn marks from a hot casserole dish burning through the tablecloth, scratches, cheerios, cup rings...it had definitely seen better days.

So after vigorous sanding, Kilz oil based primer, latex satin black paint on the table and Rustoleum's semi-gloss spray paint on the chairs, and a few coats of Minwax Polycrylic gloss, it was as good as new!

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Please excuse the missing chair, she was painted later and was having the 3 day cure I did on the table and chairs.

I love it now! I've been contemplating bringing in different dining room chairs to spice it up a bit, but that costs money and a deep hunt on craigslist. So I'm okay with my extremely low cost renovation to my dining room table for now! 

Isn't she lovely? 
*tries hard not to break into stevie wonder song...*
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Posted by Janet at 4:43 AM
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  1. ChrisMay 16, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    This is VERY nice. I am going to redo my dining table and chairs this summer, if it ever warms up and stops raining! lol Don't you just love Rustoleum??? Chris
    http://usandthem1971.blogspot.com/

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  2. DearHelenHartmanMay 16, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Gorgeous. I painted my similar chairs a flat black and was surprised how great it looks, your gloss is even better!

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  3. NikkiMay 16, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Love it!
    By the way, I'm your newest follower on GFC :)

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  4. MariaelenaMay 16, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    It's PERFECT!!!!!!!
    xo, Mariaelena

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  5. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeMay 16, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Yes, the dining table looks lovely :) Really appreciate you sharing this great post with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.

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  6. Kassi JaneMay 16, 2011 at 8:52 AM

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  7. Kassi JaneMay 16, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Hey so cute! I did my table that color too but yours turned out way better! Good job!

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  8. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Isn't it amazing what a little paint can do?! It looks beautiful.
    Thanks for stopping by DavisDomestications.blogspot.com

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  9. MommyDigger.comMay 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Wow! I love it! I really need to finish my table like that :)

    I'm a new follower from the meet me monday blog hop! Please stop on by and follow me at http://www.mommydigger.com and say hello :)

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  10. Jenn@Sweet T Makes ThreeMay 16, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Way to update the look!
    New blog hop follower
    Sweet T Makes Three

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  11. KatrineMay 16, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Hey there!
    This is so pretty!
    I'm your newest follower - can't wait to see/read more :D

    Katrine :)

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  12. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Following you from the blog hop. I'd love for you to follow back!
    Tiffany
    http://tiffspixiedust.blogspot.com

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  13. pamMay 16, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I hopped on over and wow! I love the table.
    Pam

    you are blessed to be so talented.

    http://mommacan.com

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  14. ShellyhecticMay 16, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Oh my gosh! Beautiful!! Congrats on a job incredibly done!

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  15. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Looks great! Can you come paint mine? LOL! I'm a new GFC follower from Monday Mingle. http://www.grandmasguidetolife.blogspot.com

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  16. Cherie@Accessoire May 16, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Found your blog while blog hopping! I love this table, my kitchen table needs a new lift!! This would be the blast it needs, I may try this.

    I love your blog and I am looking forward to following your posts.

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  17. ChrisMay 16, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this at my party! I love it! Chris
    http://usandthem1971.blogspot.com/

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  18. {northern cottage}May 16, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    oh I just love it...those farm chairs are fantastic! What a fresh wonderful live you've provided to this set!

    www.northerncottage.blogspot.com

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  19. ChanandJessMay 16, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Gorgeous! I love it!

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  20. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Amazing what a coat of paint will do. You gave new life to this set. Way to bring it back to 2011. I bet you will enjoy it for years to come. Great idea to use the oil based primer for the table. Looks great!
    :) ~M

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  21. BobbiMay 16, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have a set a lot like this. your inspiring me to do black!!! LOVEIT!

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  22. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    You're probably right about the date of those chairs. My aunt had an identical set when I was growing up. Now I feel old! LOL. It is amazing how black paint can update old furniture. My brother inherited my parents' old dinging room set. Outdated untiil black paint brought it back to life just like yours.

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  23. Kristine@thefoleyfamMay 17, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    WOW WOW WOW!!!! Enough said... oh yeah and you're amazing!!!!

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  24. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Oh that's lovely! It looks stunning in black. Great job!

    Stumbled you. My post is:
    http://www.mapleleafmommy.com/2011/05/review-little-tykes-discoversounds.html

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  25. ccoffeyMay 17, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Kudos for you for such an undertaking. I'm not allowed to touch the dining room table at my house per the person who gave me the table. lol

    Thanks for sharing!

    Cara

    http://miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

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  26. Alison AgnewMay 17, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    gorgeous set...a free table and 8 chairs? i'll take the burn marks any day for that...but you have done a wonderful job renewing...love the glossy black...stopping by from type a to say hello!

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  27. AlisonMay 17, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love your table transformation! My mom has a black dining room set and I hope she'll tire of it one day and send it to my house! (I won't hold my breath, though!)

    On another note, I love what you are using as a sideboard/buffet! I've been looking for that exact dresser for my daughter's room since we started her nursery 2 1/2 years ago!

    I am stumbling this post!
    Here's my post from this week:
    http://www.underthebigoaktree.com/2011/05/i-love-ebates-or-how-i-saved-my-mom.html

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  28. AleksMay 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    are you kidding?? this is so AMAZING!!

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  29. BethanyMay 17, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I'm wanting to do this with our table and chairs too! Did you sand and prime the chairs as well or did you just spray them? Thanks!

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  30. Keenly KristinMay 17, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Yowza!!! That's an amazing transformation!

    Stumbled you...would love if you could stumble me back:
    http://www.keenlykristin.com/2011/05/me-likey-my-likes.html

    Thanks!
    Kristin :)

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  31. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    What a great new table you have! It looks brand new :) I love that you made it black and the runner looks awesome with it!

    Stumbled you from the Tuesday Tumble. Here is my post if you would like to stumble me back :) http://letstalkaboutme-sara.blogspot.com/2011/03/fixing-up-house.html

    I am also a new follower! Love your blog!

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  32. Kelli WMay 17, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    That looks absolutely amazing! I have considered painting our dining room table, but it seems like a ton of work! This just might have inspired me to rethink it though:) Thanks for sharing!

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  33. KatieMay 17, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Great job Janet, I love it!

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  34. RachelMay 17, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Great job! I have the same table and you have inspired me.

    excusemyrach.blogspot.com

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  35. Mommy McDMay 17, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    New follower here- found you through the I <3 Blogging Hop. LOVE how the table looks now!! Beautiful!!!

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  36. Amanda- The Nutritionist ReviewsMay 18, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    Wow! It looks amazing.


    I just found your blog through the Wandering Wednesday blog hop! Can't wait to read more.

    Amanda @ www.nutritionistreviews.com

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  37. Caroline (Piorra Maison)May 18, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    It looks great! I am your newest follower hope you can hop on by,
    Caroline

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  38. KatrinaMay 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Oh wow, I'm so very impressed! It looks wonderful. I'm a new follower via the Wandering Wednesday hop :)

    Katrina @ They All Call Me Mom

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  39. Lisa WeidknechtMay 18, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Following you! Weidknecht.blogspot.com

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  40. Jessica | CajunliciousMay 18, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    The table is beautiful! Hi! Following you from the blog hop! Hope you visit My Cajun blog and return the follow!
    - Jessica @ http://cajunlicious.com

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  41. AngeMay 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Beautiful! Isn't it great what some paint can do? Enjoy your "new" table and chairs!

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  42. Hello Jessica LynnMay 18, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    WOW...super cute table!!

    I am blog hopping today and I am happy to stop by your blog!!

    Please stop by either or both of my blogs (and become a follower if you aren't one already):

    So Stylilized is where I am currently offering FREE Custom Blog Designs at http://sostylilized.blogspot.com

    Jessicas Lil Corner is where I blog about family and life at http://jessicaslilcorner.blogspot.com

    Have a Happy Wednesday and a blessed rest of the week! :0)

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  43. ConnieMay 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Love what spray paint can do!

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  44. KariMay 18, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I love your table! The transformation is unreal! I've had my eye on these chairs ever since I saw this:
    http://thepaintedhive.blogspot.com/2010/08/one-chair-three-ways.html
    I love them!!! Great job!

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  45. KariMay 18, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    p.s. I'm your newest follower :)

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  46. MimiMay 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Wonderful job here! I'm trying to help my oldest son furnish his first house and he wants a black dining room set. So glad you shared this at Whassup Wednesday - There's a table and chairs at the local Restore here and now I can show him how he can make it happen!

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  47. MareMay 18, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Oh my gosh..it's beautiful! Great job honey!

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  48. Darby HawleyMay 19, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    This is an amazing transformation! I'm loving your style! I'm definitely a new follower and coming back to check out more of your projects!

    lifewiththehawleys.blogspot.com

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  49. The Splendiferous LifeMay 19, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    It looks great...I have been thinking of redoing my kitchen table and chairs..

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  50. At The Picket FenceMay 19, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Absolutely positively gorgeous! You did a great job and we love that you shared this one with us at Inspiration Friday this week too! :-)
    Vanessa

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  51. SaraMay 19, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    It looks beautiful.

    I stumbled you. My post is http://booksyourkidswilllove.blogspot.com/2011/05/sirenz.html

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  52. A Helicopter MomMay 19, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    You have received an award at A Helicopter Mom!

    Swing on by to see why. :)

    Congratulations!
    Mickey
    A Helicopter Mom

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  53. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 19, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful~ I love how your table turned out in it's new coat of paint! Would love for you to come share this at Feathered Nest Friday sometime! :)

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  54. ArabellaMay 19, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    It turned out wonderfully!! Great job

    Happy Inspiration Friday :O)

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  55. Andie JayeMay 20, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    that looks soooo great! that black is very classy. i just got done redoing our table and chairs too. you can check it out if you want to http://crayonfreckles.blogspot.com/2011/05/ugly-sticky-chairs.html give me a follow back if you want. blessings, andiejaye

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  56. abeachcottageMay 20, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Your dining room table and chairs are lovely. Great transformation and bet your neighbour would think so too when they see it :) Thanks for sharing this at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

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  57. LeanneMay 20, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I love the table and chairs. Your dining room is beautiful. Thanks for linking to Home Decor and Organizing Link Party.

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  58. SenaahMay 20, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    new follower from GFC :) http://thealexfund.blogspot.com

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  59. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresMay 21, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    You really are helping me with my decision to paint my chairs black. Yours looks soooo good. I like your falling calendar. Keeps it real. I am so glad I stopped by from FJI

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  60. free laptopsMay 21, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    new follower here, your dining room is awesome!
    I stumbled your post, could you stumble back please?
    My post is: McAfee 2011 for $8.99

    Thanks

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  61. heather {WhipperBerry}May 22, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Lovely! It's amazing what a little elbow grease and paint can do!
    Kisses

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  62. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 22, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Hi there- just stopping back to say thanks so much for sharing this at FNF - it is absolutely beautiful! I love it in black!

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  63. RobertaMay 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I have a friend who has a table like this one and she has been thinking about painting her set black as well...can't wait to show her yours...lovely! Following you from the Spray Paint party. Have a wonderful week. Fondly, Roberta
    www.loveshackliving.com

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  64. heather {WhipperBerry}May 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Your table makeover is divine... I featured it on WhipperBerry today!

    kisses

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  65. CherieMay 23, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    OMG! I have the EXACT same dining room set! (we got it from my in-laws when they upgraded). Anyways, I hate mine, and mostly style, and the color of it. I want a black set. I might just have to do what you did to your because it looks great!! Thank you so much for sharing! I love it!!!

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  66. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Oh gosh...we have the same dining set! Our was a hand me downs as well, I hate the color of the stain and wanted something darker! I love it, I think this will be my summer project...thanks for sharing!!!

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  67. Gwen @ Gwenny PennyMay 24, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Amazing transformation, Janet! What a big project. It looks fantastic :)

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  68. Lee AnneMay 24, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I am loving the black! Just gotta say this is such an inspiration. I LOVE a low cost renovation!
    Way to GO!
    Lee Anne
    contentinsenoia.blogspot.com

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  69. MichelleMay 25, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I have that exact same dining set and I've been wanting to paint it for some time now. I'm going to show hubby your pictures so hopefully he'll like it and I can get cracking on it :)

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  70. Delightful OrderMay 25, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Great JOB! I featured this today at my Delightfully Inspiring Thursday Party. Drop on by and grab a button, if you'd like.

    http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/2011/05/delightfully-inspiring-thursday-party_25.html

    DaNita

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  71. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    She is so lovely! Amazing what paint can do.

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  72. Chasing Claire de LuneMay 27, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Most of the furniture in my dining room is painted black. It brings out the details of a piece much in the same manner as white can. I love it......becoming a fan of your blog today!!

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  73. gail@My Repurposed LifeMay 29, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    beautiful! I love the look of black but despise dusting! hehhehe

    great job,
    gail

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  74. Tasha @ Crossing BridgesMay 30, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Love it! You have gorgeous chairs! You should do a monogram or something on the openspace in the design on the chairback! That would definitely give it a little spice & would be something really unique! Just a thought. ;)

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  75. ChesJune 1, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Looking good, I love a good table transformation. My table is stuck in the 80's and could use a good paint job. Thanks for sharing.

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  76. LesleyJune 2, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Egad. This looks incredible! Your dining area looks like a show home and I'm naturally insanely jealous now. Thanks for linking this up to my lil party, girl!

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  77. AnonymousJune 3, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    I bet the neighbors want it back when they see it.

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  78. CindyJune 17, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    we did the same thing with my table and chairs like that a few years ago. now i want to paint them a light blue/turquoise color with some of the black showing through. i have the annie sloan chalk paint and i am going to give it a go in the next couple of weeks....

    your set looks so much better than it did. great job!!

    hugs, cindy

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  79. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsJune 18, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Janet ~ I LOVE it !!!
    You are cracking me up because we have that same table that we got when we got married in 1980 ~ We were just talking about how it may be time to do something a bit different for our dining room ~ hahaha!!
    Yours came out beautiful !!!

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  80. Shelly @Crafty Creative StudioJune 18, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. The finish is excellent!

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  81. MistyJune 20, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I have almost the same table and the chairs look just like mine! I have been wanting to do the same thing with my table set, thank you for sharing what you did and used so I can get out and do mine!! I have barstools the same color and with the same details legs as those chairs.. this should be a fun project! (I'm a little scared!! lol) You did an awesome job, they look great!

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  82. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I'm in the middle of painting my daughter's room and I love reading blogs like yours for inspiration!

    I noticed your sideboard or buffet is the same as one of my side tables in my bedroom! Yes, I only have one. I would love that as a dresser! :) Love your blog!

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  83. Thrifty SisterJuly 21, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I have 2 chairs identical to your sitting in my garage waiting to be finished, now that I see how lovely they are going to be I can't wait to get them finished.

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  84. Kitchen Cabinetry ShopAugust 25, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    You did such a fabulous job!! Great creativity.



    Stuart

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  85. Leah KoenigJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Get out of my head!!! I am seriously thinking about redoing my table and chairs. The problem is that the table top is laminate and I'm not sure how it would sand down. Love your finished product! It looks great!!

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  86. DEBMarch 28, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    It looks beautiful and you made it sound easy. This is my next project. :)

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  87. Skye O.May 9, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Love your table! I'm inspired to go all black. Did you prime your chairs with primer spray paint before spraying them? And..did you put the polycrylic gloss on your chairs too? Would really appreciate your reply. THANKS so much!

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  88. UnknownJanuary 18, 2016 at 12:49 PM

    I know this project was done a few years back. But I am getting ready to do my table just like this. Would you please tell me what sanding paper grit number you used? They confuse me and not sure what number to use. Thanks.

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