Antique Claw Foot Coffee Table Makeover

Antique table change up using milk paint and stain oil finish. Let me show you how.

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Scrub the piece well to remove any dirt and grime accumulated over the years. I like to add TSP Alternative to the soapy water especially on antiques to really get a deep clean. Let dry.

Love the old way of construction: these wooden pins lock the table top to the base, just push in or pull out to remove the top.

Most antiques need a bit of repairs after their hard work over the years.

The original finish top was in pretty good condition for its age but there were a couple of areas so it was stripped.

video process: not all finishes strip as easily

This finish was a bugger to remove and took 3 coats of stripper and lots of scraping. In hindsight I would have left the original finish as is knowing this ;)

While I was stripping wood pieces I did 3; this antique table, a french provincial coffee table and a french provincial dresser (tutorial to be posted soon).

The top was then sanded to smooth the top and remove any bits of finish that remained.

The table top was uneven so I removed the portion it sits on the pedestal. 

TIP: The screws were rusted but a spray of WD-40 had them out in not long.

The block was planed and sanded level and flipped over for a level surface.

Time to stain the table top, here is the first coat of cappuccino Homestead House Stain Oil Finish.

then a coat of ebony Homestead House Stain Oil Finish. The next 3 coats were the natural colored Homestead House Stain Oil Finish to add layers to increase durability and sheen.

The solid brass feet patina'd over the years.

Using metal polish they were hand rubbed to a pretty shine.

polished pretty

For the gorgeous carved pedestal base, limestone Homestead House milk paint  was chosen.

This is one coat on including the top edge. Two coats were brushed on for the prefect coverage.

I love how easily Homestead House milk paint  sands smooth. This flexible sanding pad from Blue Dolphin is perfect for this step.

Sand distressing allows the wear to show naturally; usually along the edges and most prominent areas. The entire pedestal was then sealed using Homestead House Clear Wax.

In keeping with the antique finish Homestead House Antiquing Wax was brushed into the crevices and carved details.

It is the perfect final step.

 

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