I have been DIYing a porch makeover for a couple of weeks now. I started this project with my Dad {and yes, we are still talking}. This is my first time tiling {it is not quite done} and I have a few more things to do before I can call my porch makeover done…and if the weather would cooperate…it would be that much sooner!
{the table before...all dirty and everything!}
While I am waiting for adhesive to dry and final tile selections to be made, I am working on the accessories. I have had this little table on my porch since we moved into the house. I have had every intention of giving it a face lift long ago, but kind-of, sort-of never got around to it…until now! You cannot put an ugly old table on a new FAB porch, can you?
{Yes, I know my bottles and jars are messy...I am a messy crafter}
This table started off with Crazy Aunt M…then moved on to my sister in law and now it is mine…and it is staying that way! I added some spunk and flair with a coat of
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint {Light Avocado} and then textured the top with
DecoArt Texture Terra Cotta {Black}. I need some more love, so I also used the
DecoArt Texture Stencil {Royal Tiles} for some detail...And you all remember how much I LOVE hardware store finds…so with inspiration from the
screen wreath, I used
Gorilla Glue to add a little screen skirt to the table.
The DIY will be specific to my style of table, but I think you get the picture…it is easily adaptable to any table….and I have to tell you I love my newest creation!
Perfect 4 the Porch Table
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pdf document}
Supplies*DecoArt, Texture Terra Cotta, Black (1 jar)
*Americana Acrylic Paint, Light Avocado {or color of choice} (2-3 bottles…depends on the size of the table)
*DecoArt Texture Stencil, Royal Tile
*Stiff brush or palette knife (for texture application)
*Foam brush, roller, or good paintbrush (for paint)
*Gorilla Glue
*Brite Kote aluminum screen
*Scissors
*Gloves {optional…the screen can hurt}
DIY it!
*Clean and sand the table
*Brush off/Clean to remove residue or dust.
*Paint the base and legs with the Americana acrylic paint.
*Let Dry.
*Coat top of table with DecoArt Texture TerraCota…cover top and sides of table top completely.
*Once dry, I cut my Texture Stencil apart and placed a particular portion of the motif in each corner.
*Use the Texture Terra Cotta to fill in the stencil.
*Let dry.
*Add screen skirt (optional, see below)
Screen “Skirt”
*Cut lengths of screen 5 “ wide and 1.5 times {or more if you prefer} the perimeter of the table.
NOTE on WIDTH: This is the width I used because I glued my screen to the back of the apron of the table…your width may be adjusted to suit your design and styling preferences (it can be a smaller skirt or a longer skirt}.
NOTE: You can use the end {selvage} of the screen for the “hem” or cut an extra 1 inch and fold over twice to make a clean – "non-pokey" hem.
*Prepare the skirt by accordion folding the screen {approximately 1” folds}.
*Using Gorilla Glue, spread a line or two along the edge you will be gluing. Place screen in position. I then put a few drops in the creases of the skirt and pushed it down onto the table for extra hold.
*The way my table was configured, I had to place some weighted object on the glued edge of the screen while the glue set.
*Repeat on all sides.
*Let dry.
Oh yeah...since the paint was out, I whipped up a vase to match...
I have big plans for finishing the porch...
and I dream of a wrap around porch {maybe one day}.
Until then, I will enjoy my hard work and
the little piece of serenity I have created.
{Of course, I think I will have a mojito to help with the serenity.}
What's your favorite thing about your porch?
I personally love the little sign in my window...
Can you read it? It says "Warning: Strange Dog"
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Disclosure: As part of the DIY CLub and this vendor sponsored event, I received products to complete my DIY from DiscChangers, Gorilla Glue, and DecoArt.
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