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August 19, 2019 · 27 Comments

Upcycled 3 Tiered Serving Cart

Furniture

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I found a vintage 3 tiered serving tray for $6 at the thrift store, and I was so excited! With a little cleaning, sanding, and painting, I upcycled it to fit in my home.

I found a vintage 3 tiered serving cart for $6 at the thrift store, and I was so excited! With a little cleaning, sanding, and painting, I upcycled it to fit in my home.

Here is the original tray that I found at our local ARC Thrift Store for $6.

Here is the original cart that I found at our local ARC Thrift Store for $6.

I removed all of the contact paper, and washed it down completely.

I removed all of the contact paper, and washed it down completely.

I pulled the entire tray apart.

I pulled the entire tray apart.

I sanded the tray tops with a sanding block and washed them off. I then spray painted the tray tops with Rustoleum Paint and Primer all in one in the color Titanium Silver. I gave it 3 coats and let it dry between each coat.

I sanded the tray tops with a sanding block and washed them off.

I then spray painted the tray tops with Rustoleum Paint and Primer all in one in the color Titanium Silver. I gave it 3 coats and let it dry between each coat.

Once the paint was dry I gave it 3 light coats of Polycrylic letting it dry between each coat to protect the surfaces.

Once the paint was dry I gave it 3 light coats of Polycrylic letting it dry between each coat to protect the surfaces.

I found a vintage 3 tiered serving tray for $6 at the thrift store, and I was so excited! With a little cleaning, sanding, and painting, I upcycled it to fit in my home.

Once that dried I put the service tray back together and it was ready to be used again.

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  1. Silvia says

    August 19, 2019 at 12:55 pm

    What a great result! It s like you turn steal into gold. Love it! #Senisal

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    • Chas says

      August 19, 2019 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you so much Silvia, we are enjoying it and putting it to great use.

      Reply
  2. LindaS says

    August 19, 2019 at 5:22 pm

    Wow, you made it look brand new! Great job!

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    • Chas says

      August 19, 2019 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you so much Linda, I was so very excited to find this little tray. Have always wanted one.

      Reply
  3. Naomie Moore says

    August 19, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    Only $6! What a bargain! I could use several of these, for outdoor plants, for grilling and bbq, for my crafts, options are endless. You did a beautiful job and it is back in use again. Thanks for sharing. ?

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    • Chas says

      August 19, 2019 at 8:32 pm

      Thank you Naomie, it was such a great deal and I have always wanted one. Love how your mind is spinning on all the great uses for a tray like this.

      Reply
  4. Bree says

    August 19, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    love it and loving seeing all the great ideas. #SeniSal

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    • Chas says

      August 19, 2019 at 8:32 pm

      You are so sweet Bree, thank you.

      Reply
  5. Kippi says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:26 am

    I love this vintage cart! My carts are the hardest working pieces of furniture.
    Great makeover!
    Have a great week,
    Kippi

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    • Chas says

      August 20, 2019 at 8:37 am

      Thank you Kippi, we have been enjoying it and putting it to great use.

      Reply
  6. Michelle says

    August 20, 2019 at 6:27 pm

    Well done!

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    • Chas says

      August 20, 2019 at 7:06 pm

      Thank you Michelle

      Reply
  7. Amy says

    August 22, 2019 at 10:45 am

    The serving tray turned out amazing. It really looks good and so useful too.

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    • Chas says

      August 22, 2019 at 11:37 am

      Thank you so much Amy and I have put it to such great use already. I don’t think we can ever have too many carts or serving trays 🙂

      Reply
  8. Michelle says

    August 22, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    THIS TURNED OUT SO WELL. I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO GET A SERVING CART FOR OUR OUTDOOR AREA. I MAY NEED TO BE PATIENT AND CHECK THE THRIFT STORES.

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    • Chas says

      August 22, 2019 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you Michelle. I have been waiting for a long time too and was actually in denial when I saw the price tag on it. I thought it was one of their “working carts”.

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  9. Antionette Blake says

    August 23, 2019 at 8:00 am

    Oh my goodness, I remember my aunt having one of those carts! Great upcycle project and I would definitely put it to good use. #TrafficJamWeekend

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    • Chas says

      August 23, 2019 at 9:49 am

      Thank you Antionette, I appreciate it and thanks for sharing your memory with me. Love those.

      Reply
  10. Stacey says

    August 23, 2019 at 8:16 am

    Oooohhh! I love projects like this! You made it look brand, spanking new again. What do you think you’ll use it for?

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    • Chas says

      August 23, 2019 at 9:50 am

      Thank you Stacy. I have used it for so many different things already – an extra place next to our dining table to hold dishes when the table is full of people, I used it to drag around the house when I needed to carry stuff after my hip surgery and was on crutches, I have served tea on it, used it as a plant stand, etc 🙂

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  11. Tracy Albiero says

    August 27, 2019 at 11:07 am

    This looks very clean and classy. Well done. #trafficjam

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    • Chas says

      August 28, 2019 at 1:16 pm

      Thank you so much Tracy 🙂

      Reply
  12. Marilyn Lesniak says

    August 28, 2019 at 8:05 am

    Thank you for sharing at #ThursdayFavoriteThings. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

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    • Chas says

      August 28, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      Thank you Marilyn, I’m looking forward to the next link party – always fun stuff to see.

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  13. Marilyn Lesniak says

    August 31, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too!

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    • Chas says

      August 31, 2019 at 6:42 pm

      Thank you Marilyn, I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

      Reply
  14. Chance Cook says

    October 14, 2021 at 8:47 am

    Thanks for the tip to use 3 light coats of Polycrylic. That would hopefully make the tray cart look how I want it to. Perhaps, I can find some Polycrylic before I get a tray cart.

    Reply

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