The cloth on the table has always been a replaceable material. Previously, cloth was glued to the table only along the perimeter of the tabletop. This made it possible, when restoring furniture, to easily remove soiled or damaged fabric and replace it with a new one.
Currently, antique tables covered with cloth are treated with care. The cloth rarely changes. At the same time, much attention is paid to the quality of the cloth attachment.
The cloth on the table should lie smoothly, fit tightly to the tabletop and not move along its surface.
Any furniture restoration requires careful preliminary work to prepare the surface to be finished. The table surface is well prepared. Wide cracks are covered with wooden slats or veneer in several layers.
Small dents are puttied, and then the entire surface is sanded with sandpaper.
At complete restoration the table frame is varnished and polished, and only after that the cloth is fixed to the table
The surface is covered with an even layer of good quality PVA glue. In this case, we recommend using “Stolyar” glue.
After drying, PVA glue turns from white to transparent.
The next stage of table restoration is direct work with cloth. The cloth is cut to the size of the table top with small allowances.
Using a weakly heated iron, the cloth is smoothed through a damp cloth to the surface of the table, slightly pulling from the center.
PVA glue, softened when heated, attaches the cloth to the table surface. Working with cloth requires accuracy and skill. No one succeeds the first time. Furniture restoration requires not only special knowledge, but also skill in carrying out restoration work.
When restoring the tabletop and finishing the table with cloth, special attention is paid to the junction of the cloth and the polished part of the table.
Soviet-era furniture - walls, cabinets, chests of drawers - is not beautiful, but reliable and strong. Well, I just can’t bring myself to take it to the landfill. And rightly so. It is very easy to update it, giving it a completely new sound and modern look. Remaking cabinet-type furniture may not be very difficult: there are materials that allow you to significantly change with little effort appearance. Most easy way— change color and accessories. Everything is clear with the fittings - choose what suits your style best, and the color can be changed in two ways - paint and glue film (or wallpaper).
Remaking an old wall: changing the design
Covering old furniture with self-adhesive film is the easiest option for changing the decor. Film is available today in both plain and color, different colors, textures and shades. There is no point in gluing a film with a wood pattern; otherwise, it is in trend today. But plain or with a pattern - this is what can turn an old wall into new furniture. The steps are simple, but the work requires accuracy. But the result is excellent. See two photos. The first one shows the old Soviet wall before the renovation, the second one shows it after.
Updating an old furniture wall - before and after
Now about how it was updated. Compacted furniture self-adhesive film was used, cream color, matte surface. The open part of the old wall was closed glass doors, for glass we took a translucent matte film. The edging is furniture layout (also self-adhesive) chrome color. The order of work is as follows:
- Everything that can be removed, you remove and disassemble. Remove old fittings.
- Surfaces must be clean and free of grease. This can be achieved more easily by using a soft cloth soaked in detergent for dishes. Then everything is washed away warm water with a little vinegar. Wipe with a dry cloth.
- Cut out the details. It is better to cut the film 8-10 mm larger. The remains are then cut off with a paper knife.
- Spray the part to be glued with water from a spray bottle. On a wet surface, the film can be moved if something goes wrong. You can even peel it off without damaging it.
- After removing the protective layer from the film, carefully lay it out. Having leveled it, begin to smooth it with a soft cloth from the middle to the edges. Try not to have any bubbles. To do this, you need to move gradually, without jumping from place to place.
- If there is still a bubble, you can pierce it with a thin needle approximately in the middle. Then expel air from the edges of the bubble to the hole and rub the puncture site.
- Having glued the film, take a clean thin cotton cloth, spread it on top and iron it with a warm iron (medium heat).
- We glue the trim and install new handles.
This is the sequence of work with every detail. With glass it’s the same, you just need to glue it on inner surface. After assembly you have a renewed wall. This technique can be used for any items: chest of drawers, bedside tables, wardrobe, etc.
For example, after a successful experiment with the wall, they redid it in the same way old wardrobe and added it to the right. Now the entire wall is occupied. You can also update your kitchen set by gluing self-adhesive film and replace the handles.
There is a second way. It is a modification of the proposed method, but it is simpler and not so labor-intensive. Only the doors are covered, not with film, but with non-woven wallpaper. The wallpaper is glued with PVA glue. To prevent the edges from riding up, the parts are cut 5 mm smaller on all sides. It turns out a kind of edging. Everything looks good (example in the photo below).
What's good about this method: it's easy to change the decor. Tired of the old appearance, they tore off the wallpaper and put on new ones. Despite the fact that the method seems frivolous, the appearance is maintained for several years. Its author even tried it on kitchen set. Only the wallpaper on top is coated twice with PVA glue. In this case, the cabinets can be washed. It is important to apply the varnish layer evenly, without sagging; there are no other difficulties.
Sometimes wallpaper is varnished. But before you do this, try it on a scrap piece: see how they react to it.
When choosing a varnish, you need to remember that acrylic and cellulose varnishes remain transparent after drying, while polyurethane varnishes turn yellow after time. Also, polyurethane is almost not softened by solvents: it can only be removed mechanically (from wood - cleaned with sandpaper).
Dresser update
The old chest of drawers had stood for who knows how many years in the attic, but it was very strong and reliable, it had not dried out one bit, only the polish was cracked. It is much stronger than modern products. This is a feature that is inherent in old, Soviet-era furniture. It's not very detailed (to put it mildly), but after standing in poor conditions for several decades, it remains strong. Remaking a chest of drawers is more complex: two techniques were used: painting, and then decorating using polyurethane moldings and wallpaper.
Step 1. We remove the fittings and remove the old coating. In some places the polishing was scraped off, in others it was sanded with sandpaper. The chips were covered with wood putty and waited until it dried. At the final stage, everything was cleaned with fine-grain sandpaper. At the same time, the chest of drawers became the same as in the photo below.
This is after it was puttied and leveled with sandpaper
Step 2. Installation of polyurethane moldings. When choosing moldings, make sure that they are not bulky: too thick ones will look very rough on a small chest of drawers. They should be no wider than 5 cm and as narrow as possible when looking at them in profile.
The purchased polyurethane moldings were carefully cut, the corners were filed at 45°. (). The pattern match must be perfect. We glue them on PVA. For reliability, you can additionally secure it with screws with wide heads. A small recess is made under them, after the self-tapping screw is screwed in, the hole is covered with putty. Try to ensure that the putty immediately lays down perfectly (you can correct it with a wet finger), since it is problematic to clean off dried putty.
Moldings are glued and mounted on self-tapping screws
Step 3. Everything is treated with a primer. You can use PVA glue diluted with water in a ratio of 1:2. After the primer dries, paint (two layers). For this case, acrylic paint was chosen water based. The color is coffee with milk, although it looks completely different in the photo. Color rendering is inaccurate.
This is after the second application of paint. Cute
Step 4. For decoration, wallpaper was chosen whose coating was made using the silk-screen printing technique. Pieces are cut to the size of the inside of the frames from the moldings and glued to PVA. After the glue has dried, the entire chest of drawers is coated twice with water-based varnish.
Step 5. And the last to be installed are new legs (furniture wheels) and handles.
We install the handles and legs)) The updated chest of drawers is completely different from the one you saw in the first photo.
As you can see, complex work No. Everything is really elementary. But all processes require accuracy - the appearance depends on it. You can also update an old wardrobe in the same way. Get a set for the room. Stylish and original.
When updating furniture, the worst thing is if the surface is varnished. The varnish takes a long time and is difficult to remove. If the surface is smooth and the polishing is not damaged, you can apply primer for complex surfaces and paint after drying. This greatly speeds up the process of painting lacquered furniture.
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How to update an old nightstand
In the photo gallery below you can see the process of restoring an old polished bedside table. First, the old polish was removed from it, puttyed, sanded and after processing it was painted twice acrylic paint. Then paper with an interesting design was glued to the doors (it was a gift paper bag). Once dry, the whole thing was coated with two coats of semi-gloss acrylic varnish.
The sequence of work is not difficult if you know how to do it. All processes will repeat the sequence of actions that you saw in the example of updating the chest of drawers. The result is also impressive.
Remodeling furniture with your own hands is a painstaking task, but the result is worth it. Below is a photo of a bedside table restored using a simple method: it is covered with embossed wallpaper, and varnish is applied twice on top.
Table makeover
Using the same technology, banal Coffee table can be turned into a modern piece of furniture. IN in this case it was covered with wrapping paper. It is dense, adheres well and does not become limp when applying varnish.
Before starting work on decorating the table top, the legs of the old table and the edges of the table top were painted light color: this way it fits better with the new design style. Then the process of its transformation began.
When pasting, the panel is cut out significantly larger than the dimensions of the tabletop. It's necessary. The paper is glued to PVA and rolled with a roller so that there are no lumps or blisters. The surface must be absolutely smooth.
After gluing, take sandpaper with fine grain (it is more convenient to work if it is attached to a block). By running it along the edge, they bend and at the same time separate the excess paper.
Even cutting with a guillotine will not give you a fairly even edge. And with this method, it turns out professionally designed. There is no smell of amateur activity.
After the glue has dried, the surface is coated twice thin layer varnish It should be applied with a soft brush in a small amount. Layers are applied in different directions: first along the long side, then across.
Furniture remodeling: photo ideas
Remaking furniture with your own hands is a creative endeavor. Even something boring can be turned into something great. And it is not at all necessary to repeat exactly what you saw. A lot of useful ideas comes during the execution of the “project”. It’s just a pity that some of what was planned turns out to be not as attractive as it seemed. Try it, experiment. Good modern technologies allow this to be done at minimal cost.
You can give your favorite good quality old furniture a second life. To make table decor with your own hands, you should try a little, listen to the advice of experts and show your imagination. The result of the decor is guaranteed to exceed all expectations.
Preparing for work
In order for the work to proceed quickly and to achieve high quality, it is necessary to determine what material the table was originally made from.
- Wooden crafts. To clean a table of old paint with your own hands, you need to prepare tools such as a chisel, sharp knife, spatula, sometimes a plane can be useful to completely level the tabletop. Old paint can be removed using these tools (it is also possible to remove paint with acetone, solvent, etc.), rub it with sandpaper until smooth, smooth out cracks with putty, thoroughly soak it with an antiseptic, cover it with a primer and let the tabletop dry.
- Hardware. Delete old paint You can do it yourself from metal using special solvent-type liquids. You can get rid of rust on the countertop with a converter or use cola or vinegar at home. Any of these liquids should be applied to the surface and left for 20 minutes, then carefully removed.
Decoration methods
There are a lot of options on how to decorate products made from old wood or metal. The final result of the decor can be seen in the photo.
Adhesive tape
The easiest option is to make an original one practical table with your own hands is to cover its tabletop with film, the range of which is quite diverse in construction stores. The self-adhesive film must be glued to the tabletop, pressing firmly and rubbing thoroughly so that there are no folds or bubbles, and the design is not distorted.
Manufacturing such a table is the fastest in terms of time, because does not require long drying. You just need to get used to it a little and do not immediately remove the film, trying to stick it to the entire surface. It is recommended to gradually unwind the roll, treating small areas, gradually covering the entire surface of the tabletop.
For better fixation“self-adhesive” on the ends of the tabletop, the material is dried with a hairdryer
Mosaic
The decor of the tabletop can be done by decorating it with mosaics. It can be made from fragments old tiles, glass, pieces of disks and other small fragments of materials at hand. To do this, you need to treat the tabletop in a way suitable for wood or metal, let it dry and cover it with PVA glue. Pieces of materials should be laid out randomly in the form of a pattern or ornament and left to dry completely. Then varnish several times until the surface becomes perfectly smooth.
Ceramic tile
The table can be decorated using tiles left over from a previous renovation. It can be plain or with a specific pattern. It's quite easy to do in the usual way gluing tiles with special glue. At this method decor opens up an extraordinary flight of imagination. You can lay the tiles in one or several rows, make an original pattern across the entire tabletop, mark the corners or go around the perimeter. In any case, this will be practical, especially if the table is located outdoors on the site.
Decorative tape
The idea of updating will be very simple and original. kitchen table with your own hands, pasted over decorative tape. This easy-to-use decorative material can be combined in color to create a unique design to suit your taste. The technique of gluing with tape is similar to the process of decorating a tabletop with self-adhesive film. See above.
Epoxy resin
The decor will be very impressive dining table made using epoxy paint. This liquid hardens and turns into clear plastic, filling the cracks and depressions on the countertop. To create original designs on the table, you can put small flowers, pebbles, shells and other small objects at your discretion in these dimples. This creates the effect of frozen time in compositions reminiscent of amber, but without the characteristic orange color.
Glass decor
For a table reminiscent of an exhibition of a local history museum, it would be suitable original decor under glass. To do this, you need to make a deepening of any geometric shape and fill it with shells, colored sand, dried marine life in the form of stars, hedgehogs, etc., as well as dried flowers, pebbles or glass fragments. Then cover the recess with glass of a similar shape.
Decorating with tulle
A table design made by dyeing through tulle will look very delicate and elegant. To do this, firmly attach the tulle to the surface and carefully cover the table with spray paint. Then very carefully remove the material. It should be remembered that the part covered with tulle will have original color table, and spray paint the background. Based on this, you should first decide on the shade of the openwork pattern and paint the table with it. Only after complete drying is it recommended to begin attaching the tulle and further decorating the tabletop.
To decorate using the stencil technique, you will need old tulle or unnecessary lace napkins (after decoration you will have to throw them away)
Gilding
For making a decorated dining table or coffee table With your own hands, you can use an exquisite method of decoration - gilding. This can be achieved by painting the tabletop with paint with a gilded effect or by using gold leaf. This thin foil is cut out with scissors and glued to the table surface using PVA glue. Then wait for complete drying and cover with colorless varnish. The golden pattern will perfectly complement the set, made in classic style. If you wish, you can decorate all the furniture this way.
Decoupage
To decorate a design using the decoupage method, you need to cut out the designs you like from napkins, carefully remove the bottom layer of paper and apply the cutouts to the surface in the design that you like best. Then dip the brush into PVA glue and lightly coat it on top. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the pattern fits evenly and tightly to the table so that there are no folds or unevenness. If the paper is wrinkled, you should carefully wipe it with a sponge or soft lint-free cloth, previously moistened with warm water, and repeat the decorating process again. After complete drying, coat the surface of the tabletop with clear varnish. This method of decoration has received special recognition from hand-made lovers.
Craquelure
The method of using craquelure varnish helps to achieve the effect of antiquity and antiquity. It is used to age paintings and furniture, which subsequently take on the appearance of cracked and peeling furniture. You should begin work by painting the surfaces in the color that was intended for the veins. Then the craquelure is applied directly, which can be one-step or two-step. When covering a table with one layer, after a while the varnish dries out and cracks. Two-step craquelure is distinguished by the fact that it contains a mixture of paint with epoxy resin and water-based paint. As a result, after varnishing, cracking occurs and a characteristic surface is formed.
Artistic painting
This method of decoration involves applying designs to the surface with a brush and acrylic paints using stencils or tracing paper. To decorate a table with painting, you need to prepare its tabletop for production traditional way as described above regarding wood or metal. Then you should apply the drawings in the usual way for the master in any execution. After complete drying, it is necessary to apply one or two layers of varnish with a drying interval. In 2-3 days the table will be ready for use.
It is very easy to create a unique creation in the form of a table yourself. This work is interesting and exciting, and the result of the decoration will definitely delight and lift the spirits of all the relatives and friends of a true master.
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Many people have it stored at home or somewhere in the country. old furniture. And most often these are not expensive antiques from tsarist times, but the most ordinary cabinets, chests of drawers, tables and chairs. At first glance, it may seem that most of these things are high time to throw away, but take a closer look - often these are high-quality products made of solid wood or maybe even forged metal, which will last for many more years if they are beautifully restored. In this article we will talk about ways to decorate tables - kitchen, dining, coffee, work - of different sizes and shapes.
However, many of the presented options are equally suitable for other interior items. Perhaps these examples will inspire you to turn nondescript, shabby furniture into a real work of art, because it’s so nice to contemplate the beauty made by yourself!
12 ways to give new life to an old table
1. Painting
The best way to update a worn-out table is to paint it, but first you need to prepare the surface. A paint remover will help remove the previous finish from the product.
If there is rust on metal legs or fittings, it should be soaked generously with vinegar, Coca-Cola or special means, and after 15-20 minutes wipe with a hard scraper.
The wood is sanded with sandpaper, dust is removed, then impregnated with an antiseptic and a primer is applied. All chips, cracks and irregularities are rubbed over with acrylic wood putty.
Can be used for coloring alkyd enamel, acrylic or epoxy paints, varnishes, aerosol compositions for metal. You will also need painting tools - brush, roller, sponge, sprayer.
To give the table a more impressive look, you can paint it not entirely, but only individual parts. For this you will need masking tape or stencils.
2. Artistic painting
If a plain cover seems too boring, try decorating an old table with patterns. Drawings can be applied with a brush and acrylic paints - manually, through a stencil or according to outlines made using tracing paper.
A table with artistic painting will perfectly complement the interior in ethnic or rustic style, and children will like images of animals, fairy-tale and cartoon characters.
3. Decoupage
For this decor you will need a brush, paper napkins with a pattern, PVA glue and transparent furniture varnish.
The pictures are carefully torn off or cut out with scissors, the bottom layers of paper are removed, then the resulting thin appliqués are placed in the designated place and coated with glue on top, trying to avoid folds and tears.
If any element cannot be attached the first time, you must immediately wipe it with a sponge moistened with warm water and try again with a similar fragment.
The dried decoupage is coated with transparent furniture varnish in several layers, otherwise paper decor will wear off quickly.
4. Craquelure
Craquelure is a cracking varnish that is used to deliberately give a product a look that imitates the texture of antique paintings. It can be one-step (the composition is applied in one layer and cracks as it dries) and two-step (two mixtures are used - one based on epoxy resins, the second is water-based, they interact and a characteristic texture is obtained). The color of the veins is determined by the bottom layer of acrylic paint, as well as the shade of the grout. Most often, powdered golden pigment or pastel is used for this purpose.
Two-step craquelure is usually used to complement decoupage or hand painting to achieve the effect of an aged painting. One-step is more suitable for products without patterns.
5. Tiles
It happens that after repair there is a small supply left ceramic tiles. It can be used to decorate an old table - just tile it wooden base. The installation technology in this case is practically no different from finishing walls or floors.
The ceramic surface is ideal for a table in the kitchen, terrace, veranda, gazebo or even outside.
To give the table an attractive look, in addition to plain tiles, you should use patterned borders, decorative panels(possibly even with some plots) or a stylish patchwork.
6. Mosaic
Paintings from small fragments decorate many galleries, temples and palaces. They will look just as elegant in the home, for example, on the surface of coffee tables.
Mosaic elements can be ceramic (even broken tiles will do), glass or acrylic.
From available materials, small round cuts of wood, cut CDs, and colored pebbles are suitable. You just need to come up with an interesting pattern and attach the pieces to the table using glue or liquid nails.
7. Self-adhesive film
The simplest and nice option decor of an old table that does not require fiddling with paints - gluing film.
This available material can imitate any coating - from rare wood to marble, it can have any designs, patterns and textures.
Self-adhesive film is sold in rolls, and it is easy and pleasant to use.
8. Decorative tape
Stationery and creative supply stores have recently offered a wide selection of decorative self-adhesive tapes. It will take you no more than 30-40 minutes to decorate an old table with multi-colored tape and a new bright thing will appear in the interior.
If you want to change the finish, the adhesive strips can be removed just as quickly, and if there is any glue left somewhere, acetone will easily dissolve it.
9. Epoxy resin
Epoxy resin is a liquid substance that hardens quickly when exposed to air, turning into a hard, transparent plastic.
Cracks in wood filled in this way look very unusual, and if luminescent powder is added to the liquid phase, they will glow brightly in the dark.
also in epoxy resin You can place dried flowers, leaves, shells, coins, and thanks to the transparency of the substance, you get the effect of ice or amber.
If you have an old table that needs updating, or you bought a table that looks very boring and you want to decorate it with something, then the tips below are just for you!
In fact, changing the appearance of a piece of furniture such as a table is quite easy. And there are many ways exactly this can be done.
Adhesive tape
Let's start from the very beginning simple way- This is the use of self-adhesive film. You've probably seen this kind of film in stores. It is usually sold in rolls, like wallpaper.
At the same time, it has a smooth surface that is easy to clean and which simply cannot be damaged or deformed in any way.
First, take measurements at home - exactly how much of this film you will need to purchase. Take it a little in excess so that there are no unsightly joints on your table.
The process of using self-adhesive film is very simple - there is no need to prepare the furniture beforehand. You simply peel the film off the paper and apply it to your table, gently pressing it onto the surface.
The table doesn't even have to dry. It will be immediately ready for use in its updated form.
Paint and stencils
If you are ready to bother with a little more than gluing a self-adhesive film to your piece of furniture, you can, armed with paints and a brush, appear in the guise of a graphic designer.
The most important thing is to come up with a theme for your table. Think about what you would like to depict on it? It can be anything you want. If you have the makings of an artist, you can start drawing right away, with or without a sketch.
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But if you’re into art, don’t despair! Stencils will come to the rescue. You can purchase a stencil at an office supply store or make it yourself.
To do this, it is enough to cut out a picture from a magazine and use it as a kind of pattern, according to which this picture will be transferred to your furniture.
Or trace any of the objects you like with a pencil on a sheet of paper, cut it out and, placing it on the table, paint over the space of the cut out stencil with paint. By removing the stencil, you will see the design on the table.
If you find this method difficult to implement, you can seek help from a professional artist, for whom performing this type of work will not be difficult.
True, the artist’s services will need to be paid for and this method can no longer be called budgetary.
As for the paint that should be used, it must be moisture resistant. Most the best option Acrylic paint is considered. It is odorless and dries very quickly.
In addition, acrylic does not fade in the sun, is resistant to water and high humidity generally.
We can safely say that a table covered with acrylic paint will last you a century, and this will not be an exaggeration.
Decoupage
There is another way to decorate a table, which is very similar to using stencils. This method is simply called decoupage. What is it?
Any fragments of drawings from magazines, napkins, and various albums are taken. These could even be photos from your personal archive or just pictures you like from the Internet.
In general, anything. You cut out the elements you are interested in and place them on the tabletop. First, see if it looks nice. If you like the option and are ready to decorate the table with these fragments, then you can get to work.
The piece of furniture must be thoroughly sanded, paint removed or varnish removed. The table surface must be clean, dry and perfectly flat. In general, it should return to its original appearance.
After this, you take previously prepared elements or photographs, cover the back side with PVA glue and place them on the tabletop.
Such manipulations must be done with each photograph. Then you should cover all the superimposed pictures with varnish.
The varnish will prevent your table from unwanted damage, scratches and other types of deformation. Your photos (decoupage) will be under reliable protection. At the same time, decorating the table will not only update it, but will also delight your eyes!
There are many options for table decoration. Most importantly, don't be afraid to experiment! And you will definitely succeed.
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