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The Pinterest challenge is on! And what favorite pin inspired me the most? I revamped my industrial drafting table, I gave it some life with a fresh coat of paint and brought it back into the 21st century. I love how a little paint can completely transform a piece, and my drafting table is a perfect example.
Here is the rickety old table in it's 'before' state:
I am such a fan of drafting tables, their x-shaped legs and exposed wheels tickle my fancy. I knew the minute I acquired this table, it would need some love. Some of you will hate me for painting the oak base, but I did it anyway…
Oh my! What a transformation! I kind of dig the minty green top, but I plan to replace it with a piece of plywood and lather it in chalkboard paint. Drafting table + graphite base + matte black chalkboard top = my tall, dark and handsome lover.
I pinned a bunch of drafting tables over time, and realized it was time to spruce mine up. Here are a few of my favorite Pinspirations…
You can find sources here: 1/2/3/4/5
What paint did I use for the base? You guessed it…
You can probably tell I missed a few spots, the consequence of painting into the wee hours of the night. I really love the deep bluish gray graphite chalk paint, It's a very complex color. I'm thinking of adding some dark wax to the base, what do you think?
I'm partying up at the Pinterest challenge link parties hosted by these fine ladies: Centsational Girl/Bower Power/Young House Love/Ten June
I LOVE this Brittany!! Great Job Girl!
xo-K
Oh I love drafting tables. I’ve always wanted one. How was your experience with the chalk paint. I’ve always wanted to try some. The idea of not need to pre sand or prime it has me intrigued.
Brittany! It looks so good! I love the industrial feel it has now :) Great job!
What a gorgeous drafting table! And your paint colour choice for the revamp – excellent!
xo,
Shannon
Love it! What a great piece!!!
I love it Brittany! It gives it much more personality!
woot woot, thanks kristin!
Maria! Chalk paint is just as amazing as everyone says. It’s so easy to work with, there’s zero prep time, and the paint goes a loooong way! It’s pretty pricey, but it’s absolutely worth every penny. I encourage you to try it!
thank you! I do too!
thanks! my grandparents gave me the drafting table (for free!), it was just chillin’ in their garage. It just needed some love :)
Michelle! thank you for visiting! I’m all up in your bed frame tutorial as we speak :)
I agree! That mint top is a little too flirty for the graphite base, I think i need to make it more manly with some chalkboard paint, no?
nice! I like it a lot. sometimes its okay to paint wood, and I think you made a great choice
Personally, I love the mint top, its unexpected; sits alone.
Think of it as Metro- Fifty Fifty; a little flirty combined with a little manly! Saying, “hey I’m here for you”.
I just Love it the way it is!
Definitely beautiful! Do the dark wax, I did it on my grey and I love how it turns out! Where do you find the time to do all the projects, I can barely keep up with the wash.