Plexiglass Cover over Coffee Table
Scott Wilson
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Comments (32)In my LR i've used a very large brass tray~it sets on a wrought iron black base from a table that had a glass top. In my sitting room, i've use a large rectangular wooden(looks like teak) tray picked up from an estate sale. It has three oriental letters in one of the corners. I'm thinking it was personalized for someone. I've used an old wooded table base, painted black, for it to set on. patty_cakes...See MoreStaining Coffee Table & End Tables
Comments (5)my friend, yuo have bristle marks, that or you have a brush that isnt meant for use with solvents (i.e. nylon or some other synthetic bristle), what can happen if you use a synthetic brush with an oil based coating can make the bristles of the bruch fall out, fray or stick in the solution, if that's not the case then the bristles may be too stiff and making little furows in the urethane as it settles. the solution? foam applicator as far as your streaky appearance, that could be several things. firstly, all finishes that come in a satin are manufactured as a gloss, flattening agents are then added to the mix to make it that duller sheen. the solution? stir thouroughly. Stirred not shaken, opposite of james bond's preference. shaking can put bubbles in it as with anything with a pigment, sreaking can occur if the solid pigments in your coating float or settle, making some spots darker/lighter than other spots. the solution?? you guessed it, stir. the flattening agents settling coupled with the pigment settling can give you some odd effects as far as how it looks when it actually goes on, a good solid stir can fix alot of your problems, also, that foam applicator will make for a smooth finish. poly hsades isnt a bad product, nearly all of the molding in my house is coated with it, it just takes a little background info to make it look right...See MoreI made a coffee table ottoman!
Comments (58)Excellent job! Very creative way to transform an old coffee table. The fabric goes well with the other things in your room. Thank you for photos and descriptions of how you did this. I have upholstered in the past, but never tufted. I may try it someday. Singer Upholstery Basics is one of the books I used to learn from. It's good to know they have a new version of that old book, now. Thank you for sharing your diy experience. Do you have any more upholstery projects in the future?...See MoreCoffee table cloth?
Comments (21)I've used runners and large quilted placemats before. I can't find a picture of the table but here's a picture when GW was helping me find one for the LR sans table. Imagine this space with the table of dark brown wood, 4.5' long x 3' wide. The top of the table has an inlay of brown wood with brass markings, understated and not noticeable unless standing in front of it. Now you'll be able to tell how dark the area is. The rug, sofa, and phantom table will be replaced. :)...See MoreScott Wilson
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