00:00I've just landed something real cheap that I'm going to flip into an expensive item I've wanted
00:05in my kitchen forever, so let's get busy. The table was moved into a shady spot outside,
00:10then I tested the top boards to see if I liked what I saw underneath. I used a heat gun,
00:15then after the paint started to bubble, I scraped the paint off. The tool I'm using is called a
00:21heat gun. This is a specific tool meant to heat surfaces, unlike a blow dryer meant to dry hair.
00:28So this offers a lot more intensity, and they usually have different settings as well.
00:35Another alternative to scraping paint off is to just cover your piece with other wood.
00:39That would save you a lot of time. However, I'm really curious to what's underneath,
00:44so I'm going to continue with one board, sand it, and then see what's left.
00:48Okay, I've been playing, so I'm going to take you through my thought process to show you what else
00:53you can do. I had all these cedar scraps. This is actually kindling, but I sanded one down,
00:58and the finish was absolutely beautiful. I have a whole crate of these, so what I could essentially
01:04do is do a herringbone finish on top. However, I'm kind of leaning towards these cedar planks I have
01:10on another older desk that I've had up for years, and maybe I need a fresh look on that one,
01:16so I'll just borrow the planks and put them on here. But this way, I can make the table a
01:21little bit
01:22larger in certain sections, like do a bit of an overhang, and I don't have any gaps in the boards
01:30if I put them nice and tight, which I think is probably a better option for a kitchen table.
01:35The planks are sanded down, then set aside. Next up, I turned the picnic table upside down
01:41and sanded the legs until they felt smooth. Before any sanding, it's a good idea to check for lead paint,
01:47plus to sand out doors where there's endless ventilation. I may be taking another detour.
01:54Very seldom do I start to finish a project without a zillion modifications. I call it artistic expression.
02:00Let me know what you think of this patina. I later decided to repaint to help elevate the table for
02:05indoors a little more. Then I checked all the top boards and wobbly leg joints, which were strengthened
02:11with a wrench and a few added screws. I also prepped a couple of random chairs I had to give
02:16them a fresh
02:17look too. The table was then brought inside. Reaching for casement by Fusion Mineral Paint, the picnic table
02:24was placed upside down, then painted until my desired coverage was met. I like to use a brush to get
02:29the
02:30paint on quickly, then use end-to-end long swipes without stopping to alleviate most brush strokes.
02:35You can also use a velour roller for a similar effect.
02:39For the bench, I painted underneath first, then right side up, so the entire finish looked fresh and clean.
02:46Choosing a few different chairs I had in my stash,
02:48I freshened up the spindles on one by painting it with an old sock. This gives a lighter paint coat
02:54than a brush does.
02:55However, the finish was flawlessly smooth and so easy to do.
02:59This office area has nearly been here 20 years at the beginning of my blogging journey,
03:05but now I'm really excited to get it looking more like a kitchen.
03:09I then prepared the room for the table. The office gear was removed piece by piece,
03:14then I rearranged the back wall display with a mix of full plants, crates, baskets, and kitchen accessories instead.
03:26I knew I didn't need any help.
03:30Then the table was brought into the space. After applying some furniture sliders to the bottom of the legs,
03:36I positioned the boards on top, then added two screws per plank to attach them to the picnic table.
03:42Screws give you the leverage to easily remove them, if desired, at a later time.
03:46The boards got a light sanding with a higher grit sandpaper,
03:50then after dusting, I applied furniture wax by Fusion Mineral Paint or Homestead House.
03:55However, I will admit, the Tuscan scent the Fusion Wax has was a definite bonus while working with it,
04:01which eventually fades with time.
04:03The wax was first applied with a rag,
04:05then after allowing to sit for about five minutes,
04:08I polished off the excess.
04:10While the boards look darker when first applied,
04:12they do lighten up right back again after it cures, which I love.
04:17Then my random collection of chairs, plus the bench were positioned into place.
04:21I love how this instantly gave the table a collected over time look.
04:26Then with a few final touches,
04:28my new farmhouse table was now complete and ready to enjoy.
04:31I love how the white base marries the rest of the whites in the space,
04:35while the reclaimed wood on top warms it up just enough for that classic farmhouse table vibe.
04:40The mix of chairs is so fun,
04:42and gives me the leverage to change them out if a more interesting one comes along.
04:47I nearly gasped when I realized both my bulletin boards for puzzles fit on this table perfectly.
04:55This is where they're going to live.
04:56I'm so happy.
04:59This is so fun.
05:01And isn't it pretty?
05:03I also love the fact that by adding planks of wood on top,
05:06the wood can be sized according to whatever you desire,
05:09making this a very versatile piece.
05:12The whole space is now super functional to enjoy a midday coffee
05:16or have a meal while looking beautiful too.
05:19Oh my goodness.
05:21I feel like a kid in a candy store right now.
05:23I finally got my farm table,
05:25and it didn't cost me a bundle at all,
05:29like $25.
05:30And my time, of course.
05:32And it gives me the ambiance I want,
05:34the space I need,
05:35and I get to look at pretty stuff
05:38all through my upstairs.
05:40This is wonderful.
05:41It worked out really great.
05:43If you come across a standard dresser with drawers that seen better days,
05:47you won't recognize it after this fabulous flip idea.
05:51I'm removing all the drawers from the dresser since they won't be needed.
05:54However, I will be using two drawer pulls.
05:58All the drawer brackets from the inside of the dresser are being removed.
06:02The entire dresser is getting a scuff sand all over,
06:05then dust it off with a tack cloth.
06:08To prepare for painting,
06:10I'm placing two pieces of wood and paper underneath the dresser.
06:14Choosing a paint color called Cast Iron by Fusion Mineral Paint,
06:18I'm first edging all the corners with a smaller paintbrush,
06:21then rolling the rest of the paint on all sides of the dresser.
06:24I like using a velour roller for smooth surfaces to alleviate brush strokes.
06:30I'm now measuring slightly larger than the width and height of all the dresser drawer cutouts,
06:35then cutting four shorter and four longer pieces of lumber to create two door frames.
06:41Dry fitting the boards into rectangles,
06:43I'm adjusting a Kreg Jig Pocket Hole Maker to the thickness of the boards I'm using,
06:49which is three quarters of an inch.
06:51I want to assemble the board so I'm screwing into the side of the wood grain for added strength.
06:56Choosing some simple butt hinges,
06:58I'm using a ruler to help position two hinges on the edges of each door.
07:03Holding the hinge in place,
07:05I'm penciling in the screw placements,
07:07then pre-drilling small holes and assembling with screws.
07:10After ironing some burlap sandbags,
07:13I'm positioning them onto a work table,
07:15then placing the door frames on top.
07:17With a piece of chalk,
07:19I'm tracing the inside of the doors onto the burlap.
07:23Removing the doors,
07:24I'm now positioning various stencils within the chalked area,
07:27then replacing the door frames to get a feel for the final design.
07:31To protect the work surface,
07:33I'm slipping some waterproof bags underneath the burlap.
07:37After taping the stencils in place on the burlap,
07:40I'm stenciling the images using cast iron for a rustic coffee bean bag look.
07:45A mix of coffee and green sack styled stencils from Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils
07:50are being arranged in random placements until both burlap panels are completed.
07:55After the stenciling is dry,
07:57I'm placing the door frames back on the stencil burlap,
08:01then tracing the outside of each door panel with chalk,
08:04cutting along the lines.
08:06Flipping the door frames good side down,
08:09I'm positioning the burlap panels good side down on the backs of the frames,
08:13then attaching them together using a staple gun.
08:16The edges of all the burlap is being trimmed just outside the staples.
08:20Working with the inside dresser configurations,
08:22I found I could simply slip in some cut boards to create simple shelves that didn't even need to be
08:28permanently attached.
08:30After positioning the doors to be exactly in the middle of the dresser,
08:33I'm installing the door hinges with screws.
08:36And the end result is a rustic cabinet perfectly styled into a charming coffee station.
08:41The mix of raw wood, black and burlap just adds the perfect coffee shop vibe,
08:46while adding warmth and interest to any space.
08:49The stenciled coffee bean bag images really hone into this theme,
08:53which of course can be switched out to any other design you wish.
08:57And to complete the look, added mug hooks and all the coffee essentials are ready for coffee time duty.
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