Revamping a tired old table

In need of dining room table, we found this gem; an old table and chairs. It was a steal! All 5 chairs and table for cheaper than the gas to go get it! Ok, not really, but getting it out of the couples storage unit and promising to make very good use if her fathers table set got an even bigger discount off the already silly low price. 

They were all pretty wobbly and not too pretty to look at but oh did we see potential. 

The cushions were removed, wood glue added and bolts tightened. No huge repairs needed and soon they were totally sturdy. Now the fun work began. The table and chairs were sanded down. 

We picked a great vibrant color and started painting. Using a paint sprayer used more paint but was so much easier. 

Then I redid the cushions in a great heavy chocolate brown textured fabric. 

We could have stopped there since it was already an amazing transformation.

But we had bigger plans. A few antique stores later and we had the supplies. 

Using vintage road maps and Mod Podge, the table started to POP! The plan was laid out and spaced to fit. 

The maps were glued down. This process took awhile. When working with Mod Podge and paper, rips and tears are pretty easy. You need to go slow. 

 Excess edges were trimmed and once dry, a few coats of lacquer were put down 

The surface is smooth, shinny and totally interesting. 

We love our table!!