1920s table

Create a stylish Art Deco-inspired table using Resene Enamacryl and Resene Waterborne Colorwood natural wood stain.

Ways with wood with Mark Rayner - Project 11

Difficulty level: Moderate

You will need: an old varnished wooden table, a cloth, latex gloves, paintbrush, paint scraper, paint stripper and sandpaper. Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer, Resene Aquaclear satin, Resene Lustacryl semi-gloss waterborne enamel tinted to Resene All Black and Resene Waterborne Colorwood natural wood stain tinted to Resene Pistachio.

To get the look: Mark painted the background wall with Resene Zylone Sheen tinted to Resene Nero and the skirting board with Resene Enamacryl tinted to Resene Alabaster.

Other ideas: For a darker green try Resene Waterborne Colorwood tinted to Resene Greenstone.

Step one
Apply paint stripper to the tabletop and edges, following manufacturer’s recommendations, and carefully remove old varnish with a paint scraper. Wipe with a damp cloth and repeat if necessary.

Step two
Sand the tabletop and edges with medium grade sandpaper and finish off with fine grade sandpaper. Wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Step three
Lightly sand the varnish on the base to provide a ‘key’ for the sealer.

Step four
Apply one coat of Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer to the base of the table and allow to dry.

Step five
Apply two coats of Resene Lustacryl All Black to the base of the table allowing two hours for each coat to dry.

Step six
Apply one coat of Resene Waterborne Colorwood Pistachio to the tabletop and edges, applying in the direction of the grain, as shown.

Step seven
Wearing latex gloves, wipe off any excess Resene Waterborne Colorwood using a dry, lint free cloth. Again, wipe in the direction of the grain. Leave to dry for 48 hours.