But, it was mine, so I decided to make it work.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Beachy Patio Table
Do you ever buy something at a garage sale and then wonder why?
That is how it was with this patio set I picked up a couple years ago. I didn't look it over well enough and it had some issues I didn't see. It has a couple leaves that pop up that the previous owner said worked great, but they didn't and I was stupid and didn't test them. The table was pretty wobbly too.
But, it was mine, so I decided to make it work.
We (hubby) figured out the leaves--we had to leave them permanently in place. He added some braces underneath and some 2x4's under the existing table apron to get rid of the wobble. I wish he would not have used ugly, treated 2x4's, but oh well, you barely see them.
On a whim (and because I wanted to be outside in the sunshine, but needed to be productive) I decided to paint it with some of my favorite Fusion Mineral Paint colors: Laurentien, Algonquin, Picket Fence, Upper Canada Green, and Sterling.
I used the same paint brush to paint it all, not cleaning it in between because this is how I roll. I covered most of the wood, but let a bit of it show to give it a beachy weathered appearance. This will also help as it weathers naturally.
I painted each chair one of the four colors.
I love this little battery operated lantern I picked up at Target. They are on sale right, less than $10.
Now to get a patio to put it on...
Linking up at Funky Junk Interiors!
But, it was mine, so I decided to make it work.
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Nice! I like the stripes and that the chairs are different colours.
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie. It is not a great set, has some issues, but it certainly looks better!
DeleteExcellent!!!! My favorites colours!!! I have the same furniture, so maybe i will paint it in the same way!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I love these colors too--so soothing and gives me a little beach feel here in land-locked Montana!
DeleteLove the color Becky. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy! These colors definitely make me smile!
DeleteThat is stunning! I love that the chairs are all different colors that match the table slats .... Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan! Hail to the power of paint!
DeleteI love the colors you picked and how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you picked and how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteI bet it wasn't easy painting the different colored stips on the table, but it came out nice.
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