In our old home we had an island where we ate most of our meals, but in our temporary living space we find ourselves eating meals at this small table... even mom & dad! It was looking pretty shabby and food was getting caught in the tears in the vinyl. I decided that it was time to give the table a new look.
Supplies:- Screw driver
- Sandpaper or primer
- Padding
- Laminated fabric, vinyl, tablecloth or other waterproof material. Mine is from Material Girl, a local store.
- Spray paint
- Staple gun
The table is easy to disassemble with a screwdriver. Remove all of the existing vinyl. I removed the padding, because it was torn all the way through. Lightly sand the existing finish of the base, or use a primer. Spray paint the entire base. You can tape off the plastic feet or paint them the same color as the metal. I like the look of the painted feet.
Pull the padding tight over the board of the table and staple to the back side, rounding the corners in a pleated fashion. Do the same with the fabric, making sure not to staple through the material. Pull it very tight, so it is not loose or wrinkled when it is finished. After the base has dried, screw the top back on. And that's it... a unique, functional and attractive table.
You can do the same with the chairs, but I haven't gotten to them yet. The chairs I had were both broken beyond aesthetics, so I purchased new ones. They are red and blue and in perfect condition, so I don't think I will tear them apart. I will probably sew some washable slipcovers in a coordinating fabric and will add that to this post in the future.
Happy Crafting!
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