Welcome to Transformation Thursday! It’s the one day of the week we all get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if you’ve been coming around for months (or years), or this is your very first transformation rodeo – everyone is welcome to link up your projects at the bottom of this post.
Ya’ll have seen my table a time or two. We made it back at the beginning of the year, and I love, love, love it. I love the size, I love the shape, I love the color. But, there were a few issues.
First, the new chairs we built didn’t exactly fit. If two of them were butted together in the middle they were wider than the table. Second, the color was horrible for blog & shop photos. As much as I’d like to say the blog never interferes with my home life, I really do need a place to take decent photos and the super light top was a horrible choice for backgrounds. Since my blog/shop is my income, then it truly was an issue. Third, the legs were too close to the edge of the table and tended to get in the way. And so, a new top was our decision.
Mr. SCC took seven 2x6s, shaved the edges off on the table saw, then ran them through the planer a couple of times to smooth them out. Then, he bolted them together with lag bolts and wood glue. Then it was time for the magic to happen… stain. We used DecoArt stains in Walnut & Ebony. These are easiest to use stains that I’ve ever seen. Water clean up – no worrying about your brushes – no gloves – sooooo easy. We mixed 2 oz. of Walnut & 1 oz. of Ebony for a dark stain, which is almost a dead match to the Jacobean we used on the floors.
I mixed the stains on a disposable plate, then added water by dipping my brush in the water and using the wet brush to pick up the stain. You can really water it down or pick up more stain – it’s very flexible. I brushed it on and Mr. SCC wiped it off with a wet cloth. {We did this at night, hence the really bad lighting.} We let it dry overnight and then I sealed it.
After it was completely dry, then I coated it with Helmspar poly, my favorite poly for every day surfaces because it protects against water. I did a coat, then let it dry. My trusty box fan cut my wait time considerably.
I did a coat, lightly sanded then applied another coat of poly. Let it dry 24 hours before normal use.
As much as I loved the original version, I’m even more in love with this one.
Lag bolts add a bit of industrial charm, don’tcha think?
She still has a hint of farmhouse flair….
The dark wood shows off fabrics so much better than the lighter did.
Oh, and the chairs fit now, too – yay!
Thanks to DecoArt for supplying me with the stain for this project.
Sooooooo……. whatcha got? I wanna see – and so does everybody else! Please put your PERMALINK into the linky – and link back here so everyone can find all the great ideas. Please, please, PLEASE – pretty please DO NOT LINK TO A SHOP!!! Be sure to visit your neighbors and have fun – it is a party after all. *Please note: If you link up you are giving me permission to use your photos on my blog without contacting you (don’t worry, it’s only to show off your beautiful stuff!)*
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
October 20, 2011 at 12:27 amLove the new look for the table! It really pops! Hope you are having a great week!…hugs…Debbie
Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says
October 20, 2011 at 12:29 amLooks fabulous. You really did a great job. I like the darker accent top it pops!
❀ⒹⒺⒺ❀@ A Lapin Life says
October 20, 2011 at 12:34 amYour table looks beautiful.
Dee
HoosierHomemade says
October 20, 2011 at 12:36 amGreat table! I think you need to come and clean my kitchen 🙂
Thanks for hosting my friend!
~Liz
Cap Creations says
October 20, 2011 at 12:42 amThank you for hosting! Beautiful Table
Gwen @ The Bold Abode says
October 20, 2011 at 12:46 amA hint of Flair? That has a bucket-load of Flair! It looks like a whole-brand-new-stinkin table. Guh-OR-jus!
poindextr says
October 20, 2011 at 12:47 amhi Gina, you did such a great job and I love your table even more now! Thank you for hostessing, it’s just such great fun to be here 🙂 diane
Our Seven Dwarfs says
October 20, 2011 at 12:48 amThanks for the fabulous linky party! I love your table it looks incredible! Jealous of the entire kitchen!
Jill of oursevendwarfs.com
Rosemary@villabarnes says
October 20, 2011 at 12:50 amI love the new version with the dark top. Thanks for hosting, Gina.
Anne says
October 20, 2011 at 12:58 amYour table is so beautiful. What a great look!
Heaven's Walk says
October 20, 2011 at 12:58 amAbsolutely, seriously, and totally LUV your new table, Gina! Super job!!! 🙂
xoxo laurie
Julie says
October 20, 2011 at 1:05 amLove the new table! Just fabulous 🙂
Kerry Rossow says
October 20, 2011 at 1:14 amI feel so inspired when I see all of these awesome link ups!
Thank you for hosting!
Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com
Backwoods Cottage Pam says
October 20, 2011 at 1:14 amI love the darker color contrasting with all the lighter colors, and so true that it really sets off the table linens. We built our farm table about a year ago and we still love it.
NanaDiana says
October 20, 2011 at 1:25 amGina- Great job on the new top. Lotta work there, girl! But soooo worth it. I liked the old top, too, but really do understand how this new one makes everything pop! Love it- xo Diana
GirlRural.com says
October 20, 2011 at 1:33 amI like the new table much more!
Lana says
October 20, 2011 at 1:42 amI agree ~ love this new look!
Renewed Upon a Dream says
October 20, 2011 at 1:58 amI luuuv your new table top! It looks amazing! So dark & pretty, I love dark table tops 🙂
Prudently Painted Vintage says
October 20, 2011 at 2:06 amShut the front door! Decor art has stains!?! You just made my night! The ideas are rolling in 🙂
The table is absolute perfection!
gail says
October 20, 2011 at 2:28 amoh my! I love the new look of your table. (mine is a much smaller version) hehehe
thanks for hosting!
gail
Sylvia says
October 20, 2011 at 2:35 amLove, love, love the new table. Great job!
RhettDidntGiveADamn says
October 20, 2011 at 3:00 amLove the table Gina. Sometimes it’s just time for a change, isn’t it? xo
and thanks for the opportunity to link up.
The Polka Dot Closet says
October 20, 2011 at 3:01 amI was thinking yum…Chocolate LOL Guess it was for the table, great job! Thank you once again for hosting!
Carol
Dusty Coyote says
October 20, 2011 at 4:02 amThat is gorgeous! I love the lag bolts and your stain.
Sarah says
October 20, 2011 at 4:16 amI didn’t have anything to share this week, but your table looks fabulous, just wanted to say that! 😀
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says
October 20, 2011 at 5:38 amHoly AMAZING table! I’m in LOVE! Did you already give the detail on how it was built? I really need a new table and would love to build my own 😉 Thanks for hosting!
Carrie @ lovely etc. says
October 20, 2011 at 10:11 amLove the new tabletop – it looks beautiful. Thanks for hosting the party!
Meredith Resnick, M.Ed, MA says
October 20, 2011 at 11:32 amI love what you did with the table. Looks fantastic! But I always love what you do all over this blog! 🙂
~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking Come find me on my blog, A Mother Seeking…
Deborah March says
October 20, 2011 at 11:50 amOooohhhh, LOVE the table! WOW!!
Curtains In My Tree says
October 20, 2011 at 1:07 pmI usually like the all white harvest tables but yours really looks great the contract did make it
Tracy Suzanne says
October 20, 2011 at 1:23 pmBeautiful as always Gina! Thanks for letting me link up with you.
Hugs…Tracy 🙂
Larrisa Hill Designs says
October 20, 2011 at 1:44 pmGina; Wonderful table redo and thx for the opportunity to post our redos!!! Heather
Leslie says
October 20, 2011 at 1:58 pmGina,
I’ll bet this table looks really great with your workstation table!
I noticed that the bolts have the initials “FH” on them. They mean “For Her” since Mr. SCC made the table. 🙂
I love it with the dark top!
And I meant to title my link: Simple Leftover Paint Storage, not my name. Ugh.
It’s what I get for coming over before coffee. Got some?
HUGS and blessings to y’all!
~me
Eileen says
October 20, 2011 at 3:12 pmGina, i just had to tell you, that table looks fantastic! I adore the big bolts you put in there.
Deanna says
October 20, 2011 at 4:14 pmLoving the table! I absolutely am in love with a stained top and painted bottoms on furniture! Great job both you and Mr. in transforming it!
Deanna@DeelitefulCreations
Kim says
October 20, 2011 at 4:59 pmOH, the table looks absolutely amazing! I am dying to try that Deco Art stain now. I hate messy clean up and I never bother with gloves so I always turn into a giant mess.
Jessica @ Nuchey's Mommy says
October 20, 2011 at 8:02 pmYour table came out great! You are right, the dark is a great constrast with the light colored runner!
Vanessa says
October 20, 2011 at 8:34 pmHi, Gina
I just love your table. I am thinking I am going to do this to my table. Lovely!
Vanessa
Lexi says
October 20, 2011 at 10:00 pmHi,
I love the table. Thanks so much for hosting.
Lexi
http://cupcakedaydreamer.blogspot.com/
Jenny @ Embellishing Life says
October 20, 2011 at 11:08 pmBeautiful table!
Thanks for hosting 🙂
Emily says
October 21, 2011 at 1:20 amI LOVE the new table. I really would like to redo ours but I’m afraid because it’s been in his family for a couple of generations now.
Sue@Uniquely Chic says
October 21, 2011 at 2:32 amGina, I love the table so much better this way. I am looking for a table just like this. It is farmhouse beautiful!
Cindy says
October 21, 2011 at 2:51 amI absolutely love it. I want a table like this. Maybe soon. Love the stained top. Contrasts well with the bottom.
Best Wishes.
Cindy @ changeofpacecreations.blogspot.com
Kahli says
October 21, 2011 at 3:28 amThanks for hosting! Great job on the table 🙂
Katelyn- Domestic Charm says
October 21, 2011 at 3:52 amThe table is beautiful! Love the dark wood with the white chairs! Thanks for hosting 🙂
Loribeth says
October 21, 2011 at 4:25 amLooks great!!
Clara says
October 21, 2011 at 7:37 amGreat work, Gina, it looks very beautiful. Enjoy your weekend, Clara.
Jacque says
October 21, 2011 at 12:39 pmGina, your table top turned out absolutely gorgeous! That darker color really does make your accessories pop–great choice!
Thanks for sharing!