$20 Coffee Table Makeover: From Orange Oak to White Oak!

[@terioo995]

Christina, I am so glad I found your channel! I was just telling my daughter TODAY, I need a hobby. I love my furniture but it needs updating in terms of color & hardware. I'm not willing to throw it out and replace with cheap furniture made in China. You have inspired me! I'm going to start small with a couple of White Clad oak night stands in our bedroom. Thank you, thank you for the inspiration!

[@lorikoenigsberg2115]

Thank you for showing the bleed through issue and how to fix it. It’s always refreshing to see a pro have problems they have to work with.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Glad to help. I'll be putting out an even more detailed video on this! Stay tuned.

[@rickichester2244]

Yes! Thank you! That was a very helpful learning moment.

[@mcoutant8964]

I always prefer the contrast of a natural stain top with a painted finish on the rest of the piece. This is a great family room piece of furniture.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Toni_Snark]

I used to, but now that combo looks too farmhouse-y to me.

[@anthonyb924]

@@Toni_Snark yep needs live laugh love stencilled on to it lol

[@joanrobinson9193]

Me too but it’s a pretty dated look now.

[@LilyBecca]

I love that look as well. I don't think it looks farm house unless it's done with light paint colors. I've been loving a walnut stain with black or navy blue paint. I've also seen some really nice deep greens and wine colors lately. I think this combo looks sophisticated and elegant.

[@salvagedbykscott]

I love Dried Sage ❤️ I just used my first Pro Foam from Surf Prep this week too. So nice.

[@judes099]

Thank you for this. I have a 1990s oak accent table that I've been afraid to do anything with but it needs updating desperately. It's a piece I really love. You've inspired me to give it a try!

[@annettehalliday8892]

Fantastic Christina 👏👏👏👏

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thank you so much!

[@Christie-gp2cy]

Christina, I love your tutorials, they are A++. This coffee table looks beautiful. No wonder you are struggling with selling it rather than keeping it. Tough decision. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@ellaaltman2137]

WOW! What a transformation. Love your tips and calm, knowledgeable, informative delivery!

[@acevers]

My grandfather used to put a soda or beer bottle in a bag and break it. Them scrape table tops smooth with it.

[@NightTurtle-mt2xt]

I wasn’t crazy about the knobs matching the coffee table at first but I think the inlay carvings on the knobs give it just enough texture to make it all come together 👍

[@ChristinaMuscari]

I'm not totally sold on the hardware yet...but it does save money resuing what I have. Maybe a little gold gilding wax on the basketweave? What do you think?

[@NightTurtle-mt2xt]

@@ChristinaMuscari I like that idea I’m not sure if staining them would have been the best bet because I think that’s what I would have done lol Hey I appreciate that video you made a few years back on the waverly chalk paint comparison that’s my go to paint but anyways keep up the great work!! 👍

[@lindamoore7823]

Your video is exactly exactly what I needed to refinish my expensive but dated oak coffee table! I am so excited to get started on this. Thank you!

[@jwhiskey242]

Because of your smiling face - I searched out Dixie Bell paint and am trying it out on my first painted furniture project. Last painted a piece of furniture with my mom's help about 50 years ago.

[@robertlotus6536]

Very nice! I like the big drawer - it should sell quickly.

[@VintageAndPainted]

Love the wash and paint! Certainly gave the coffee table a new lease on life.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

I think so too!

[@arnobg4905]

Joli résultat, j'adore! Really nice result! 👍 Arnaud👋

[@valerieabramat9890]

I love how this turned out! I love the dried sage! And the wash, so cool! Thank you for giving us alternative ways to finish a piece!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome!

[@kimpm2117]

I loved how it turned out. I have done similar projects. One thing I do is add poly / protectant to the painted hardware as they do get a lot of use.

[@tristavalentour7575]

I’m so glad you did this! I have the rectangular version of this table and I’ve had trouble figuring out what to do with it! Now I have some direction…you are awesome!

[@angelahunt9865]

Dried sage is one of my favorite colors right now

[@B4andAfters]

I liked that detail around the top and that it didn't disappear when you sanded. What a gorgeous piece!

[@alixstock5016]

Thank you for including the problems you encounter with your solutions. Very helpful.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Happy to help!

[@pamelarice2177]

I bought a hammer table 40 years ago and it still looks great. Very good quality.

[@theiiimmmsss]

I like how you choose colors

[@deetalbott]

What a beautiful transformation. I love the end result!!💕

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

For some reason I'm always thinking of Dried Sage as being more green. But it's not. I am going to use this on my next piece. And I actually really liked that you got the bleed through and showed how to correct it. Boss for the win!

[@paigemakarevich1907]

Love this look. And the technique , love the contrast . Gave me great ideas for future products and the color is a perfect choice . As a funny side note , I am nowhere near your level. But I roadside picked a similar table a year ago, it had a similar diagonal pattern on the top and the one big drawer . Great work you did , you have been a big inspiration for me. I just need to learn to take my time and have more patience.!

[@nancyanneberg403]

Excellent coloring. Came out so well and leads me to solve my own treatment of a table sent to the trash,solid wood all . Thank you.

[@tammyjohnson7401]

This turned out so beautiful. Love the color and how you thinned the paint for top. Take car😊

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@janzitterkopf1630]

Wow Christina, I absolutely love what you did with piece! It is beautiful!💪🏻👏🏻👍🏻❣️

[@shannonfischer8088]

Grateful for all I’ve learned watching your channel

[@susanm8957]

Love the contrast and color. I would love to have that table! Nice work!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thanks so much!

[@susanray975]

Love the color.. so informative! Awesome video..

[@dianeorth1199]

LOVE the new look!!

[@joanndavies1356]

Beautiful! Yes, it does feel coastal!

[@cindybakergambrel136]

This is a total transformation and it’s beautiful now

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

Another beautiful transformation 👍👏👏🤩

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

This one is pretty. I love the transformation ❤

[@magiNING]

I thought for sure you would change the feet out - then after seeing how well the color looked on the whole piece they were ok. Nice job and nice find!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

New feet would be nice on here. Just didn't want to put more hours into it after all that sanding.

[@magiNING]

They look fine. I was thinking how nice the wood top looked after you sanded it. Just the inner square of diamonds would look nice w clear coat or stain, then painted outer border and body too.

[@rosalbatorres7203]

😲 WOW Beautiful 😍

[@sweetlife87]

Wow, what a huge difference. 😃

[@dianaceccardi518]

Beautiful

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thank you

[@ginamaria2579]

It’s beautiful and what a great functional piece of furniture ☺️💕

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@trainingolives3370]

I love that color!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Me, too. I haven't used it in a long time and forgot how much I love it!

[@mumsiepather2535]

What an awesome makeover, just love it

[@dixilh8244]

Turned out Beautiful. Great functional piece too. Love your videos. Thank you ❤️

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome!

[@corinne_vintage]

The top and those pulls are so awesome. Totally not my own style but that is a really cool piece.

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Appreciate your honesty and that you stated it in such a kind way. That is rare on here, so seriously kudos to you.

[@corinne_vintage]

@@ChristinaMuscari you do awesome work! You are inspiring!

[@Francine-ph7xy]

LOVE!

[@ShellSellars-Smith]

My Mom has this table in the smaller size. It's great table.

[@judymielcarek6011]

Gorgeous!

[@muscarim]

Love it!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thanks!! 😘

[@reginaheath6131]

Lovely

[@jafallica]

That came out so awesome!

[@wrrn411]

Nicely done, brilliant 💕💕

[@wrrn411]

Do you ever refinish furniture without the use of paint?

[@pattio.656]

Turned out Beautifully!!

[@rhondatoben7057]

Just beautiful thank you for all the tips

[@KellyRaeCreates]

I just love watching you and seeing what you're up to next. Love you putting out nuggets of home decor content as well!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment about the home decor content. ❤️

[@rickichester2244]

Very nice!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thanks!

[@karenm8948]

Very pretty!

[@diamondzfromtheroughDIY]

Truly beautiful. I'm getting more interested in mixing paint elements with natural and this is a great inspiration!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thank you so much!

[@pamboone6921]

Love it ❤

[@lovliesusie1]

Beautiful as always!!!!❤

[@manuelag2128]

Beautiful 🌹

[@ashleamendelson1414]

Gorgeous piece, I’m in love with that color. I haven’t painted in a while, but watching you is giving me the itch to get busy again! If you don’t mind me asking, how much did it sell for and how much were the supplies?

[@norinemueller4588]

Looks awesome lot of work

[@texasliz69]

OMG I just got the same exact table😂. I was searching around for ideas and I found this!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Hopefully this gave you some inspiration!

[@mary-annecancilla7956]

Love it 💗

[@debbiestankus4564]

Beautiful job! Thank you so much for your detailed tutorial. It’s a great help to us wannabes 💕

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome!

[@alee9961]

Beautiful project. I really loved the wood top after all your hard work of removing all the old stain. Wonder what it would look like with less stain and more water? 🤔

[@linnydennehy823]

Love it

[@diysbydar]

What a upgrade and beautiful flip!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thank you! It helps when it has good bones. :)

[@susiegiesbrecht4410]

Wow love it

[@lindaga820]

Love this coffee table !! Beautiful job !

[@hollysgarage]

What a transformation! Such a good technique ❤

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thank you! 😊

[@juliahelland6488]

Thanks for sharing this 💯❣️

[@ChristinaMuscari]

You are so welcome

[@armyqt]

The paint elevated this piece so much. I love the color. In the video it looks more beige and on the website it looks more green. I need this but a more beige natural color. Any suggestions?

[@shannonfischer8088]

Need advice! Stripped paint layers using klean strip. Finally getting to original wood and gold trim. Its been like scrapping gum the entire time.

[@rosagutierrez8112]

Love it 😊

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Thanks 😁

[@karlabergwalker3332]

Gorgeous! I have the same table that I purchased in 1992 in cherry. Hmmm. Should I or shouldn't i?""

[@2011msjustice]

You’re still my favorite.

[@ourhumblehomediy]

I was wondering about the stain blocker, I never use it and I was wondering, does the tannin come through straight away or is it possible to show up weeks or months in the future? Mine never has but I intend to start flipping so I want to be sure. Also, do you ever wax instead of varnishing? I find a wax gives a beautiful almost soft finish.😀

[@sherrycohen1824]

I would love to do this with my ugly dark wood floors.

[@shannonfischer8088]

Currently working on stripping French provincial set. Its been in the family for over 75 yrs. In great condition. However its been painted so many times the drawers no longer open and close easily!

[@schmidt28117]

Great renovation. Can you estimate what % paint vs water you use when "washing" the top? Is it 50/50.... 70% paint 30% water? Just starting out and your videos are great to help learn the techniques. Thx

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Yes, in this case it was 50/50.

[@lfuentes4098]

Nice table. Love the shape. Perfect in your living room. 😂 Was there a date of manufacturing? It looks like a 1969 maple dresser I have. I bought it $20 and we stripped, sanded and finished it. It was the same orange as your piece. I thought it was a stain for sure because it just didn’t seem natural. I couldn’t bare to stain it dark or paint it after all the work. Sealed it in Polyshades natural. It has ambered a little. But not as orange as it started out. I might just do this paint wash technique to tone it down some. Thanks!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

It's a Lazy-boy company, so I'm thinking it is from the 80's or 90's.

[@saleoutofdebt]

I wish you would give us a lesson about cleaning the brushes. Do used three different brushes, I believe, on this piece with three different products. Did you clean them all the same or did you use some product or just water?

[@ChristinaMuscari]

I have a video on my channel about cleaning brushes that might be helpful for you.

[@tommc49]

Well done. How many hours do you have in it (not including dry time of course)?

[@ChristinaMuscari]

About 4 hours.

[@backyardbbq4280]

Beautiful…love your work ❤️ How much did you list it for?

[@Birdieheart]

Wow I cannot believe that is the same piece! Also why do you not paint the entire drawer, just curious? I love how it came out so so beautiful!

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Just preference. Doesn't seem to make a difference when I go to sell them. So I save my time and paint.

[@mildregorduna8204]

Awesome! 🎉 I have a question , what number do you scuff sand with ? Thank you in advance for your response. I just love your work and your clear sharing your knowledge so easy to follow , including your material and prices and where to get it is just so wonderful! Thank you, thank you. 🙏💝💃🏻

[@auggiedoggiesmommy1734]

I owned that coffee table …it isn’t oak. I LOVED that coffee table. We moved to a smaller home and sold it for WAY more than $20! Hammary is an expensive brand.BTW ..it’s from late 90s

[@marilync9271]

What is better for sealing - the Clear Coat Flat or Gator Hide? And what is the difference?

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Gator Hide has more protection and will repel water better than flat. Flat has less sheen for a more natural look.

[@marilync9271]

@@ChristinaMuscari thank you!!!

[@KarlieSolomon]

Hairspray blocks stains & Orange shellac

[@cyrilmauras4247]

should be labeled from beautiful natural to dull paint!

[@rebeccawhitley1838]

You do amazing work! How long did it take to prep this piece before you painted it?

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Not long. Just a good cleaning and some sanding. I completed the whole project in two days, maybe 8 hours total, but that includes dry time.

[@Totally-tru]

I hope you sell it!

[@PWallace23]

How do you achieve a smooth, more of a satin finish? Chalk paint alway seems rough to the touch and so flat (which I'm not a huge fan of.) Help?

[@shannonfischer8088]

Does anyone have any suggestion on removing paint from small detailed areas of furniture?

[@marywiggins7411]

Honestly, I don't see much difference in the top 'stain' and the painted base. I do like the dried sage color.

[@sandrafelcini5732]

Come si potrebbe definire come colore? Sono in Italia. Grazie❤

[@nwatt8096]

Can I use 50%dawn & 50% water to clean furniture before painting? Or can I use Dawn to clean?

[@ChristinaMuscari]

Yes, you can use Dawn or any other grease cutting soap. This cleaner is TSP based so it gleans and it deglosses which is great for previously sealed surfaces. The deglossing will help the paint adhere better. I also like Simple Green to clean furniture as well. Lots of choices for you to see what works best for you.

[@sheilakadolph5002]

​@@ChristinaMuscari I like Simple Green too. Easy on people and the environment!