What can I use as a side table? I’m sharing a DIY side table makeover from a game table I found at a thrift store.
Here is the game table I found at a thrift store. The top had some water damage and scratches, but the rest of the table looked great!
I lightly sanded the top and then used Krud Kutter to clean off the entire table.
I painted the surface with Mod Podge which goes on white but dries clear.
I had a book that was falling apart and not repairable. I used the pages that were falling out, and placed them onto the Mod Podge. I layered them so they’d over lap and fit the table nicely.
Once the first layer of Mod Podge had dried completely, I placed a layer of Mod Podge over the pages to seal them.
I let this dry completely. If this was going to be the top coat, I would do several coats of the Mod Podge letting it dry between each coat.
Since this table would be well used with glasses setting on it, I wanted to make sure it would be protected more from water or other beverages that might sweat or spill onto the table. Mod Podge is a water based sealer that is water resistant but not water proof.
I used Folk Art Home Decor Varnish to protect the table. I followed the instructions on the bottle and gave it a few coats.
Once the table was dry, it was ready to be used. I love how it turned out!
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Chas, I LOVE this idea! I actually have a book that recently fell apart and never thought to use the pages to cover the top of a table! You are so good at upcycling! And I like the idea of the varnish to protect it from spills. Thanks for sharing such wonderful ideas!Happy to be blog hopping with you!
Thank you so much Mary, I’m thrilled you like it and will maybe take a stab at it too. Wonderful hopping with you.
Cute little makeover, Chas! I love Mod Podge– it works great for so many projects. And, as a former English teacher, anything that uses books catches my eye! Great upcycle, and fun hopping with you again!
-Niky @ The House on Silverado
Thank you so much Niky, and I am so pleased you like the project. Wonderful hopping with you
You have an eye for choosing the perfect makeover piece at a thrift shop. I adore your idea of using decoupage with book pages to renew the top. It turned out perfect.
Happy New Year,
Kippi
Thank you so much Kippi, I’m thrilled you like it. Your project is amazing too! Happy New Year and wonderful hopping with you.
Wow that turned out so cute! I want to try it with sheet music for my husband. Great idea. You have done so many tables it’s pretty unbelievable. Thanks for hosting the hops today.
Thank you Andrea and as musicians I love your idea to use sheet music! I loved your project, I was needing that. Wonderful hopping with you.
I love your vision Chas! This really is a wonderful update to a tired game table. Mod Podge is my favorite! So fun hopping with you and the other talented ladies!
Thank you so much Kim, I’m so glad you like the project. Your table is darling and a great thrift flip. Wonderful hopping with you.
Love this idea! Craft Schooling sunday has resumed and hope to see you there! all the best in 2021!
Thank you so much Sarah, I’m so glad you like it.
Your table turned out incredible Chas! Love seeing your projects every month I hope you had a great new year!
Thank you so very much Tarah, and Happy New Year to you too! Wonderful hopping with you friend.
Love it, Chas! The book pages are so fun, and such an improvement from the checkerboard. 🙂 I love what you can do with just a little bit of Mod Podge and a dose of creativity. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Amy, and I’m so thrilled you like it. Wonderful hopping with you.
Well THIS is cool! You come up with the most amazing ideas! This would be so perfect in a library, although I might just read the table instead of getting any books! 🙂 Thanks for another fabulous idea Chas!
Thank you so much Barbara, I’m so pleased you like the table. Thanks for the giggle by saying you’d read the table 🙂 Hugs friend.
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