I hauled this Roadkill Rescue all the way home from Atlanta! We spent Christmas in Atlanta this year and my Grandpa and Grandma had more than just a gift for me – they gave me an old rickety table they have had for decades that they were ready to pitch. Yes, they love me that much that they give me their trash {giggle}! I loved the geometric shape on the side. Unfortunately, I don’t need any end tables nor nightstands in my home. But I didn’t want to part with it because I really did like the shape. So I thought and thought and decided it would make a cool stacked wall shelf in my guest room.
Here is how it looked when I received it. I am sure he was a looker in his days. But it had definitely seen better days with a chipped finish, missing molding and cracks in a few places.
Supplies:
end table or nightstand
jigsaw
tape measure
wood glue
clamps
beadboard
brad nailer or small nails and hammer
various grits of sandpaper
paint and primer
painting supplies
1. I decided to cut it in half and add some beadboard onto the back to give it some texture. I enlisted my friend Mike to help me think through it. Like a gentlemen, he cut it in half for me with his jigsaw! Everyone needs a Mike!
2. I was left with two pieces. Then we cut some beadboard to fit the back of each of the cut ends of the table to give it a little stability.
3. Then I sanded the entire piece down. I also had to wood glue some of the trim back in place and a broken edge. I certainly had to work hard to make this surface even with all the peeling finish. I started with 60-grit sandpaper and worked my way down to a 220-grit and then wiped it clean.
4. Next I spray primed it and then painted it with my new sprayer (product review and giveaway coming soon).
5. Next I drilled some corner braces (a.k.a “L” brackets) to the bottom of each shelves.
6. Next I positioned the bottom half of the table in place and screwed the other end of the corner brace into the wall. Then I stacked the other half of the end table on top of the first one and did the same thing.
And now I have the perfect mini shelf in my guest room. I love that I was still able to keep the geometric shape on the sides but create something a little more functional and decorative for my home. Thank you Paw Paw and Mimi I hope I didn’t disgrace the table too much {giggle} and that you are proud of its new lease on life. I will think of you every time I glance at it.
Styling and some decorative pieces coming tomorrow.
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