Give an old table a new lease of life with our step-by-step tutorial. All you need is a bit of beeswax, a new lick of paint and a little creativity.
Make any repairs to your table (glues and sprays work well on wood).
Sand down the wooden surfaces – start with a coarse sandpaper grit and then move onto a finer paper.
Wipe the surfaces clean with white spirit.
Apply a primer coat on the bare wood areas that you plan to paint.
Paint the desired areas. Apply 2 to 3 coats, as required, until you are happy with the finish.
Lightly sand (400 grit) the painted areas to remove any imperfections on the surface.
Apply a beeswax coat, allow some time for it to absorb, and then buff. Repeat this 5/6 times (more if required, for optimum shine).
Place the piece of wallpaper on the table top in the desired position. Wrap the paper over the edges, make cuts at the corners so the paper can overlap for a neater/smoother edge.
Use glue to fix the paper onto the table top and allow to dry.
Once completely dry, seal the paper with a coat of varnish. Apply according to the varnish instructions. Allow to dry thoroughly before placing any items on the top of the table to avoid marking.
A Creative And Colourful Table