Distressed console table

[inspiredbycoast]

Distressed console table

The original boring console table definitely needed a revamp. 

It had a little damage on-top so I decided to go with a distressed look for a rustic modern vibe

 

Materials

 

 

 

 starting with 80 grit sandpaper and worked my way up to 240 grit paper. Finishing in a 400 grit paper for a smooth finish

I used Cabot's stain and Vanish and had it tinted in colour Brazilian roast. I diluted the colour down with Cabot's cabothane clear sealer mixing 1 part stain varnish to 4 parts clear sealer 

Tools

I used a chisel to remove square edges on parts of the legs 

Tools

 

Tools used a hammer, bolt, chisel and other tools here to create the distressed texture on the timber. 

I used a markita orbital sander on the entire piece. 

Steps

Step 1

*After removing the back piece I cleaned it all down with sugar soap and warm water 
*Started sanding with 80 Grit sandpaper working my way up to fine 240 - sandpaper and fine paper 400grit to smooth in between coats
* I used a hammer both sides along with other tools  to create dents, texture & lines, along with a chisel to remove some edging
*Stain - is "diluted" Brazilian roast stain & vanish @cabots in water based and diluted it down with mixing 1 part stain with 4 parts cabothane clear sealer

Step 2

After sanding and distressing the piece. Raw version.  Before staining 

 

Step 3

 Application of the diluted stain Brazilian Roast  in cabots using a brush and applying along the natural grain of the timber 

 

Step 4

Close up results of the finished look 

 

 

 

 

[KatieC]

Hi @inspiredbycoast,

Congratulations on your first project post! You have done an excellent job upcycling your console table and thank you for adding such great detail on how you achieved this look. I absolutely love your stain colour choice, it is light and has great warmth. I also love the distressing you made, if someone were to recreate this project, how much distressing would you suggest?

Great projects like yours sometimes make it into one of our Top Ideas articles like the Top 10 most popular projects of the year, you may even find yours in there one day. We hope you are finding us to be a great source of advice and inspiration. 

Katie

[mich1972]

@inspiredbycoast Looks so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your step by step. Really enjoying all of the beautiful upcycling creations everyone are sharing 🥰

[inspiredbycoast]

Thank you. A easy DIY that anyone could achieve 😊

[inspiredbycoast]

There is no wrong or right with distressing. That's the beauty of it. You can create more or less as personal preference 

[inspiredbycoast]

Hi Katie,

Thank you 

There is no wrong or right with distressing. That's the beauty of it. You can create more or less as personal preference

[KatieC]

Hi @inspiredbycoast,

Oh, I really like that! You get to add even more personalisation with this type of project. We appreciate the tip. 

Katie