A timber coffee table and entertainment unit upcycled with undercoat and varnish for a living room.
The project
Due to a home renovation to expand the kitchen area to include a dining space, it meant the loungeroom would end up smaller and its furniture would be too large. After giving away the rectangular coffee table and TV unit, I sourced used, smaller ones that needed to be resurfaced to complement other furnishings in the home. In addition, I needed a small wooden stand to support the centre speaker and house the DVD player.
Steps
Step 1
Day 1 - Disassemble, sand and apply first undercoat.
Use 120-grit sandpaper to remove older surfaces. Wipe down with a damp cloth. Apply the first coat of undercoat and sealer.
Step 2
Day 2 - Apply second undercoat and two topcoats.
Use 240-grit sandpaper lightly before second undercoat.
Apply a second coat of undercoat. Use 240-grit sandpaper lightly before the first stain and varnish. Apply the first coat of stain and varnish to show the wood grain. Use 240-grit sandpaper lightly before your second stain and varnish. Apply the second coat of stain and varnish to show the wood grain.
Step 3
Day 3 - Reassemble.
Reassemble legs and tops to frames and refit drawer handles. It wasn't until this project that I even considered using an undercoat and stain/varnish combination until I realised that they are both water-based.
Tools and materials
Tools used in the project:
