DIY Game Table
Potential is often easy to overlook.
After all, our eyes are meant to see what is actually there, not what could be.
So when I spotted this table at a thrift store, I tried to imagine how it could be more than just a surface to
set stuff on.
I thought about another function for it. I needed it to be multifunctional.
After all, our eyes are meant to see what is actually there, not what could be.
So when I spotted this table at a thrift store, I tried to imagine how it could be more than just a surface to
set stuff on.
I thought about another function for it. I needed it to be multifunctional.
I began by removing the finish on the top surface and legs with an orbital sander. I used
I left the finish on the edge that goes around the table, because I wanted to add a layer of stain and keep it dark. I didn’t use any
To prepare the surface on the legs and table top to take the stain evenly, I used Minwax Pre-Stain Wood
This is what it looked like after I added a strip of tape around the checkerboard. (The
Next, it was time for PolyShades “Bombay Mahogany” on the squares. I used a small
There was no need for a clear coat over the top, and that is the beauty of Minwax PolyShades.
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Beautiful job!!
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thank you :)
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