Dining table makeover

[sowmyao]

I would like to do makeover of our furniture. It is currently wooden colour though out I would like to have dark walnut color on top and legs with white.. Would you able to suggest the steps for painting the furniture? I know we need to sand the furniture and then do multiple quotes of paint? Should we be using stain and varnish for that? AFter doing this should we need to give a quote of gloss or something to protect?

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @sowmyao. It's fabulous to have you join us and many thanks for your questions.

The general way to go about this would be to sand everything and then apply a primer to the base. You'll then coat the base with the paint of your choice. I would advise using enamel paint as it is harder wearing than water-based options. Aquanamel would be a suitable option and does not need to be varnished over it. You can then stain and varnish the top in a dark walnut colouring.

You might like to have a read through these step-by-step guides:

• How To Upcycle Almost Anything With Paint

• D.I.Y. Upcycled Bench Seat

• D.I.Y. Bedside Table Makeover

These previous discussions should be of interest:

• Tired dining table makeover by @MP2020

• Which prime to use for old furniture? by @ppp

• How to paint a bookcase by @Dee2

• Chalked paint by @Belco

• Varnish over paint? by @Peakn

• Upcycled side table- using chalk paint by @chezzle

• Painting a bed from a dark timber stain by @Adriana28

• Chair restoration by @pepsp

Please let me know if you have further question or need assistance.

Mitchell