| Are you on a budget and don't want to throw down | | | | coating to get back to the base wood of the table. |
| another $300 to $500 to buy something as | | | | You can use varnish or paint remover from the |
| inconsequential as a coffee table? Most people have | | | | hardware store. Simply follow the directions on the |
| better things to spend their money on than another | | | | package. If you run into paint or varnish that doesn't |
| piece of furniture. | | | | want to come off then you can use sandpaper. |
| So save some money by turning your boring, beat-up, | | | | 3. Once the paint/varnish is removed make sure the |
| old coffee table into a brand new table with a simple | | | | surface of the table is very clean. No debris should be |
| coat of paint. | | | | on it. |
| Here are the steps you need to take to repaint your | | | | 4. Now it's time to paint. Add one layer of paint at a |
| coffee table: | | | | time. Let it dry before you add the next layer. Keep |
| 1. Set up the area in which you intend to paint. You | | | | adding paint until you get the desired look. |
| should use a highly ventilated area like a garage or | | | | 5. Finally the protective layer. This is optional. If you |
| even on your driveway. Set up drop cloth around | | | | want to add an additional layer of protection against |
| where you will be painting because there will be | | | | damage you can add a clear coat protectant. This is |
| spillage. | | | | up to you. |
| 2. You need to remove the current paint or protective | | | | That's all there is to it! |