tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post2160204256044183235..comments2024-03-29T00:17:14.265-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Transforming a Goodwill coffee tableThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-5269990079212290932013-05-09T15:43:47.735-04:002013-05-09T15:43:47.735-04:00It looks awesome! What paint finish did you use? f...It looks awesome! What paint finish did you use? flat? matte? satin?CraftJunkie444https://www.blogger.com/profile/08620809207419191926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-61603874941765081582012-10-09T17:07:45.418-04:002012-10-09T17:07:45.418-04:00I have the same table and I was thinking of gettin...I have the same table and I was thinking of getting rid of it thanks to you I'm going to paint it. Thank you!! (Oh & I have the same sofa, haha)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-39598459811694801052010-11-18T16:50:15.311-05:002010-11-18T16:50:15.311-05:00Getting ready to paint some laminate bookcases (th...Getting ready to paint some laminate bookcases (they were a trash pick find, nothing special, but sized perfectly) so appreciate your tips on the liquid sand paper and primer. <br /><br />Rather than the poly to seal off painted furniture, I like to paint with flat paint and then use butchers/bowling alley wax to give it a hard finish and a bit of sheen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-77809978325471237772010-10-03T23:26:05.898-04:002010-10-03T23:26:05.898-04:00OMG Sarah I found this exact same coffee table at ...OMG Sarah I found this exact same coffee table at Goodwill and painted mine black and then I saw that you had it and I was like OMG! BUT I got mine for....FIVE DOLLARS!Candisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-36107943640084700352010-02-18T17:45:54.448-05:002010-02-18T17:45:54.448-05:00I know I am late to the party...but I have been ke...I know I am late to the party...but I have been keeping your coffee table paint job in mind for my living room. I just blogged about it as inspiration here:<br />http://thethriftress.blogspot.com/2010/02/living-room-love.html<br />Thanks!<br />SarahSarah AKA The Thriftresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233409902638686780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-34755207660022086542010-02-05T14:57:11.576-05:002010-02-05T14:57:11.576-05:00There is a product marketed to eliminate brush str...There is a product marketed to eliminate brush strokes from paint/poly. The brand names I know are Flotrol and Penetrol. One is for oil-based and the other for water-based, just can't remember which. I've used them both with great results. They were recommended to me by my professional wood-working fatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-23037994982083813062010-01-30T17:56:30.604-05:002010-01-30T17:56:30.604-05:00LOVE IT, thanks for sharing how "how-to"...LOVE IT, thanks for sharing how "how-to"!Norberto Kurrlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799646422896347464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10217448435260421102009-11-19T11:53:39.586-05:002009-11-19T11:53:39.586-05:00I know this is an older post, but I wanted to sugg...I know this is an older post, but I wanted to suggest wipe on poly if you haven't discovered it already. I found some at Home Depot. Easy peasy, and no roller marks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-27991712506070819682009-07-29T22:10:24.391-04:002009-07-29T22:10:24.391-04:00I love your posts! You're so funny. Is it weir...I love your posts! You're so funny. Is it weird to post a comment months after you make the post? I just saw your coffee table and it looks like its the sister to my sofa table :) If you want to see it, its the first thing on my blog.Alicia@Thrifty And Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205748489954822331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-78465504679995951512009-04-29T18:11:00.000-04:002009-04-29T18:11:00.000-04:00First time to your blog and I just love it. I may ...First time to your blog and I just love it. I may have to hang out for awhile. Oh, I guess I can stop back :) <br /><br />What a great find at the Goodwill. You did a wonderful job transforming it. It goes very well with your decor.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09634577121355828510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-66581353034610864712009-04-28T06:38:00.000-04:002009-04-28T06:38:00.000-04:00Sarah,
I love it and am very happy to find your bl...Sarah,<br />I love it and am very happy to find your blog...I've got to do some snoopin' around this place! What did you do to your wall behind the sofa? Is it just paint and trim? Looks great. Oh, and I usually distress everything and had every intention of distressing the blue cabinets, but after all that work, I'm not sure I have it in me!<br /><br />Thanks so much for joining us!<br /><br />Hugs and blessings,<br />edieediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015484523853089779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-31696745062975952142009-04-24T16:20:00.000-04:002009-04-24T16:20:00.000-04:00LOVE it! I too have a hard time distressing anyth...LOVE it! I too have a hard time distressing anything; but I love that look.Bahama Shores Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811622151256548629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-36258089370236758822009-04-24T13:13:00.000-04:002009-04-24T13:13:00.000-04:00What a change a little black paint can do!!!What a change a little black paint can do!!!Nice and Easy Antiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191880400625523533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-80671602172546818252009-04-24T13:08:00.000-04:002009-04-24T13:08:00.000-04:00Ohhh BEAUTIFUL!!!! What a great find!!!!!
xoxoxo...Ohhh BEAUTIFUL!!!! What a great find!!!!!<br /><br />xoxoxoxoCrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314303751302066856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10929188874336216192009-04-24T13:03:00.000-04:002009-04-24T13:03:00.000-04:00GORGEOUS coffee table! You did a wonderful job! We...GORGEOUS coffee table! You did a wonderful job! We will be making your $20 sofa table this weekend! :) Thanks for sharing your ideas.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07655838166191033443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-55025397417805550942009-04-24T12:18:00.000-04:002009-04-24T12:18:00.000-04:00This looks so good. Thanks for the inspiration!This looks so good. Thanks for the inspiration!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035817457896265109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-23257931302148003762009-04-24T10:36:00.000-04:002009-04-24T10:36:00.000-04:00Oh I love it! The painting tips are wonderful as ...Oh I love it! The painting tips are wonderful as well. I'm a cutting corners kinda girl and usually regret it. Isn't it wonderful to find real wood? I'm going junking this weekend for sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7688029261079405702009-04-24T09:59:00.000-04:002009-04-24T09:59:00.000-04:00Wow! Your table came out great. I leave off the po...Wow! Your table came out great. I leave off the poly on furniture too, love the "natural" distressing at my house.<br /><br />~MistiMisti of Studio M Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00989487170698114089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-89271336249837392832009-04-14T08:51:00.000-04:002009-04-14T08:51:00.000-04:00You're amazing! I love love love that table. Lov...You're amazing! I love love love that table. Love. It.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151692166592783066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-83206553874814110022009-04-13T22:21:00.000-04:002009-04-13T22:21:00.000-04:00I have a table that could be your table's cousin. ...I have a table that could be your table's cousin. I was thinking of giving it away 'cause I was getting tired of it, but I think I may repaint it instead. Your post gives me the courage to actually try. Why not? If I completely botch it up it will be okay 'cause I was gonna get rid of it anyway!sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929462370525946019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56324530286684011732009-04-13T19:48:00.000-04:002009-04-13T19:48:00.000-04:00Another great project... thanks for sharing!Another great project... thanks for sharing!J. Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450893752098453745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-15504333388438362382009-04-13T16:20:00.000-04:002009-04-13T16:20:00.000-04:00Love how it turned out- it looks great!Love how it turned out- it looks great!{amy k.}https://www.blogger.com/profile/08310985121880121844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-79544918919733359982009-04-13T15:58:00.000-04:002009-04-13T15:58:00.000-04:00Another great project! I just love to see these fo...Another great project! I just love to see these found treasures get transformed with paint. You know how I love a good paint story.Rhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-49227422861760501702009-04-13T15:21:00.000-04:002009-04-13T15:21:00.000-04:00Holey Moley - it looks awesome!Holey Moley - it looks awesome!Laurel @ Ducks in a Rowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860986450641700046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-47055203370778818572009-04-13T12:24:00.001-04:002009-04-13T12:24:00.001-04:00It looks amazing! You have totally inspired me to ...It looks amazing! You have totally inspired me to find things to paint. I do have a few find from the thrift store waiting for spray paint. I just have to find the time. Sigh...Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302153713516643188noreply@blogger.com