How to Upcycle Your Furniture

In need of a console table but don't want to spend an excessive amount on the latest mid-century trend? It's time to consider upcycled furniture. Head out to your local thrift shop and follow these instructions for painting old furniture to turn a dated console into a sleek, modern record player table.

1. Prep Console

If necessary, unscrew and remove any hardware or shelves from console table.

Turn console table to its side, to be able to remove legs safely and effectively.

2. Replace Legs

Use a hand saw or circular saw to remove the legs of the table. Make sure to use proper safety equipment including safety glasses and/or ear protection.

Insert new legs according to their instructions.

3. Prepare Surfaces

Clean all surfaces of the table with a bucket of soapy water and sponge to remove dirt and oils.

Sand the surface inside and out of the console table.

Wipe excess dust with a damp cloth.

4. Prime

Using a 2” brush to apply Premium Wall & Wood Primer to any interior or exterior areas a roller would not get.

Use a mini roller to apply the primer to the rest of the remaining areas then let dry.

Tip: If painting on bare wood, use Extreme Bond Primer if an adhesion primer is needed.

5. Paint Interior

Use a 2” brush to apply Emerald® Urethane Trim Enamel (in Ancestral Gold SW 6407) to the interior edges of the console table.

Use a mini roller to paint the remainder areas and let dry.

6. Paint Exterior

Use tape to protect the freshly painted interior while painting the exterior.

Use a 2” brush to paint Emerald® Urethane Trim Enamel (in Merlot SW 2704) to exterior corners and areas a roller will not be able to get.

Use a mini roller to paint the remainder areas and let dry.

7. Remove Tape

Remove tape and add a complimentary touch to your interior space by replacing the handles.

The BEFORE and AFTER…

WARNING! Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to lead dust or fumes may cause brain damage or other adverse health effects, especially in children or pregnant women. Controlling exposure to lead or other hazardous substances requires the use of proper protective equipment, such as a properly fitted respirator (NIOSH approved) and proper containment and cleanup. For more information, call the National Lead Information Center at 1-800-424-LEAD (in US) or contact your local health authority.

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