Sunday, October 16, 2011

Claw Feet and Drop Cloth

I should NEVER go to yard sales without money.  Because every time I do, I run across something like this.  You can justify it and say that they are cheap, they would be beautiful, and I'll never find a deal like this on tables like these again.  At least that's what I did anyway.  I didn't need them, but I got them anyway just to see what I could do.


I wasn't sure about them until I saw these feet.  Aren't they gorgeous!?


The top had pretty extensive water damage, but I knew they would pull out somehow.


After digging on the top with a flat head screwdriver, I decided to investigate a little further and found that the tops unscrewed and came right out.  

I started by priming and painting.  If you are curious how I like to paint wood furniture you can find that here.

And then I glazed it.  You can find a tutorial on that here.


I painted the hardware using brushed bronze spray paint.  I use the same method that I used to spray paint my brass doorknobs here. Sorry about all the links to my own posts, but I get a lot of questions so I want you to be as informed as possible about I do it :)



I was at a loss for what to do with that insert.  I wanted to buy new wood and stain/paint it.  I also wanted to use upholstery webbing weaved through the top.  I had to use what was available, and all I had was drop cloth.  But I think it turned out pretty stinkin' fantastic.  I pulled it tight around the insert and stapled it underneath.  It was SO easy.  I love the contrast of textures.


I found a graphic from the graphics fairy and used freezer paper to transfer it onto the top.  It gives it a little more character.  I LOVE the way this top turned out!



And here is the final product.  I did refinish both of them the same way.  I'm just having some technical difficulties with the other one.  The piece on the drawer that slides along the track is broken and I can't put the top in until I get it fixed.  I just couldn't wait to show you!


 Those claw feet just pop now.  They are stunning.



BEFORE


AFTER


I know I said it before, but these are really going to be hard to let go of!

Let me know what you think!

Off to paint the bathroom :)

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Posted by Katie at 5:28 PM
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33 comments:

  1. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeOctober 16, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    They look great! Love the drop cloth..very innovative solution! Blogging with Amy says to inter-link as much as you can... I thought you musta been reading her advice... She made me shrink my header, but I don't like it... My old one may return sooner than later...Ugh...

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  2. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    LOVe your blue table. i`ve been redoing an old telephone table myself but it has all straight lines. This one is a beaut!
    Cheers!
    Kim

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  3. VanessaOctober 18, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Hi, Katie

    I love your end tables. They come out great. I have a link party going on and would love for you to stop homesweetbutterfly.com and link up one of your projects.

    Thanks,
    Vanessa

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  4. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️October 18, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    WOW! What a wonderful transformation.

    Dee

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  5. DinaOctober 18, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Wow! So beautiful! I love just about everything of it!

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  6. KahliOctober 18, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I love the end result! They came out lovely :).

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  7. JanetOctober 18, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Gorgeous! I'd have trouble parting with them, too. You must enjoy what you do a lot to have it come out so well.

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  8. Pitter and GlinkOctober 18, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I think this looks awesome! I pinned it. :)

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  9. RachelOctober 18, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I love the table. It turned out so nice. Love the colors you chose and the dropcloth adds so much. Who would have thought?
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  10. CynthiaOctober 20, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    These are gorgeous! The dropcloth was a brilliant idea!

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  11. JenniferOctober 21, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    This came out so perfect! I love the color AND the drop cloth idea! I featured you today in my Friday I'm In Love favorites!

    http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2011/10/friday-im-in-love-fun-home-finds.html

    - Jenn

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  12. Missy @ Chateau Chic BoutiqueOctober 21, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Hi Katie,
    I LOVE what you did with these end tables! I always pass up tables with those leather tops, even when they're in good shape. I just don't like the tops but now I'll take them on! Thanks for the step-by-step. I look forward to following, it looks like you have a lot of cool projects.
    Blessings,
    Missy
    PS linked over from GF

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  13. Shannon@shabbytochicqueencreekOctober 21, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I love how these turned out! I am your newest follower.

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  14. JenniferOctober 21, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Love your re-finished table! Everything about it is perfect! I'm going to feature it today on my site. I hope you'll stop by!
    Jen
    Scissors & Spatulas

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  15. Deborah MarchOctober 21, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    So very BEAUTIFUL! Love the drop cloth idea!

    Deborah (visiting happily from http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com...hope you'll drop by to say hi!)

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  16. Sue@Uniquely ChicOctober 22, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Ohhh loving these! Nice touch w/ the drop cloth.

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  17. Kammy's KornerOctober 24, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Ummm so yeah, I can't even BEGIN to tell you how much I love this. I know exactly what I'm going to do with that little end table out in my barn now! Thanks SO MUCH for the inspiration!!
    Also ,I'd just LOVE for you to share these over at Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday on the Korner!! http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2011/10/trash-2-treasure-tuesdays-3.html

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  18. Tami MichelOctober 24, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    That turned out fantastic. Love it - great job. I have tons of dropcloth material laying around, you gave me some inspiration!
    ~Tami

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  19. TammyOctober 24, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    WOW!!! It looks fantastic! I love it that you used a drop cloth on the top--excellent idea. I am your newest follower. Hope you can visit me sometime @ http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com/2011/10/work-is-blessing.html :)

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  20. Joy@aVintageGreenOctober 25, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Creative. Totally different look/feel. Love the 'top' solution.
    -Joy

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  21. Joy@aVintageGreenOctober 25, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    ps: following you, put your blog link under my Create.. on my blog.
    -Joy

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  22. DIYbyDesignOctober 25, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    You did a really beautiful job. Very clever how you dealt with the tops of the tables. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.

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  23. CarmellaOctober 27, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I was just looking around a link party and to my surprise I found you again! What a great job you did with these...I have a hard time seeing past what something is now to what it could be....I am going to work on that because this is really amazing!
    I am going to share these on my Facebook page right now!

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  24. Rose Garden MalevikOctober 29, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    What a great job........just Lovley :)
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  25. The Decorating DiariesOctober 29, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Great idea with the drop cloth. And I love the color.

    Janet

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  26. KarenOctober 29, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    katie- You did such a fabulous job! I love it:) Thanks so much for sharing it Friday Frolic. Have a great weekend!
    Karen@Pocket Full of Pink

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  27. Restore and RenewOctober 30, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    What a great colour! Great legs too.

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  28. Restore and RenewOctober 30, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    And I am a new follower.

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  29. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    They look fabulous-can't wait to read your tutorial on glazing-I'm your newest follower! Stop over to say hi!

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  30. patti westNovember 1, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Seriously...these tables turned out so gorgeous!! Your tops are so creative & unique! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  31. Cassie BustamanteNovember 2, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    beautiful! i LOVE the color and oh those awesome feet!!!

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  32. Kim@todayismysome-dayNovember 9, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Fabulous finds and stunning makeovers! I saw your project at The Looop and had to come check out how you used dropcloth.

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  33. JamesJune 6, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Was this style of American Chippendale tables ever painted? In my opinion, you just took a pair of nice looking actual made wood tables and made them look like painted tables.

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