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Decoupage Fiber Paper for this old table makeover creates a gorgeous new look!
Hello sweet friends!
How about some fun Trashy Treasures today?? It’s that time of the month! Let’s go!
Today I’m doing a table I just picked up at the ReStore. I run by there occasionally and found this sweet little table on my last visit. I considered tiling the top because you guys know how much I love to tile things! Ha! It was perfect for tile with that rim around but I decided to do something completely different instead.
Interested in tiled projects though? Here are a few.
I have lots of other tiled projects that aren’t furniture you can see them here.
But today is TRASHY TREASURE day!
And I’m sharing a brand new, not tiled, project! 😉 My friends are sharing theirs’ too so be sure to scroll to the bottom to see!
Here is it “before”…
And the top…
See?Perfect for tile! But I went another way.
SAND
I lightly sanded the whole thing as the finish was somewhat slick.
CLEAN
Then I used our TSP Alternative to clean it well.
I love these continuous sprayers so much! I keep one with TSP Alt and one with water.
PRIME
Since it was a slick finish, even though I lightly sanded it, I decided to apply a coat of Ultra Grip.
I love this stuff! It really is the “glue” that holds the paint oh so well in those shiny, slick situations.
PAINT
It’s best to let that dry at least 12 hours or so then apply paint. (by the way, it dries clear so you can not see it on your project once it is dry)
I used this gorgeous color called Elderberry. It’s so rich and beautiful, I just love it.
MATERIALS LIST (Decoupage Fiber Paper Project)
Prefer to shop on Etsy? I have an Etsy shop also, here!
I also used it on this project:
Decoupage Fiber
I decided to use this gorgeous floral decoupage fiber on the top.
Isn’t it so pretty? You could use it on a dresser front also. So many options!
There are several ways you can cut and measure this. Well, one, simply measure and cut.
Or like I am showing here, I simply ran a stick along the crease (to make a crease in the paper to follow).
I did that on all sides.
And then used my cutting mat to cut it straight following those crease lines.
APPLY DECOUPAGE GEL
I used our Transfer and Decoupage Gel to attach the decoupage fiber.
Apply a layer of the decoupage gel and attach the decoupage fiber.
Press firmly to make sure it is fully adhered to the gel and base.
TOPCOAT
Once that was dry, I went over it with GLOSS Tough Coat Topcoat.
I actually did about 3 coats, drying in between. I wanted it to be very well protected and I wanted it to be a bit shiny. Only on the top though! I left the base, as-is with just the matte finish of the paint.
And done!
The 3 coats of Gloss Topcoat really make that decoupage fiber look dreamy and deep.
Isn’t that Elderberry paint color just beautiful?
Top view…
I love the top a bit shiny.
Have you tried any of the Decoupage Fibers yet?? Check them out >>> here! I actually have about 15 more designs that I’ll be adding to my shop later this week. Stay tuned!
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Don’t forget to visit my friends and see their makeovers too!
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Hope you have an amazing week, friends!
xoxo
