Upcycled fluted side table

TaylerMayd

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I picked up this old side table for free on Facebook Marketplace. It was pretty run down, but I was drawn to its unique shape and wanted to give it new life!

Before Before

Materials

Tools

Taubmans 3 in 1 prep primer
Mineral paint
Porta moulding
Gorilla wood glue
De-Solv-It sticky spot remover
Poly Stripper
Cabot’s water-based polyurethane
Bamboo lid (for handle)
Super glue
Peel and stick drawer liner
Paint tape

Ryobi orbital sander
Sanding discs
Ryobi multi tool
Paint brush
Mini Roller (4mm nap)
Scraper
Handsaw

Steps

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Step 1

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I started by giving the table a good clean with soap and water and used De-Solv-It sticky spot remover to remove the sticker residue from inside the drawer.

I then used poly stripper and a paint scraper to remove the varnish from the top, before sanding smooth with my Ryobi orbital sander. I scuff sanded the rest of the piece by hand, and primed with Taubmans 3 in 1 prep.

The drawer knob was glued on, so I removed this with a small handsaw and then sanded the surface flat.

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For the fluted feature on the front of the drawer, I used half round moulding, which I cut to size using my Ryobi multi-function tool. I then glued the moulding onto the drawer with wood glue.

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Step 3

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I painted the table and drawer using a brush and roller.

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Once the paint was completely dry, I sealed the piece using Cabot's water-based polyurethane in matte, for added durability.

I used a bamboo jar lid as the handle, which I secured with super glue, and finished off the piece with peel and stick drawer liner!

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EricL

Hello @TaylerMayd

Thank you so much for sharing your upcycled fluted side table. What an amazing transformation, I love the colour you've chosen for the cabinet. Can you please tell us what its' called?

I totally agree that it has a very eye-catching shape and adding the porta moulding just modernizes the look of the table. The bamboo lid is a very clever choice for a handle. It provides a nice contrast to the overall colour of the table.

Again, thank you for sharing such a marvellous project.

Eric

TaylerMayd

Thank you @EricL the colour is ‘Chestler’ by Fusion Mineral Paint

DIY4Knuckleheds

Love the transformation...well done! 👍😁🇦🇺

TaylerMayd

Thanks a lot @DIY4Knuckleheds