Thrift Store Painted Octagon Tables

I hummed and hawed whether to buy these octagon tables. I have mixed feelings about them. They’re not a popular shape these days. But I decided to challenge myself and see if I could update them. Today I’m sharing how I transformed these octagon tables with some rattan-cane mesh and a gorgeous neutral color. I can’t wait to hear what you think!
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THRIFT STORE PAINTED OCTAGON TABLES -
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S U P P L I E S U S E D 👇
Octagon End Tables - SALVAGED
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:39 The Before
1:14 Removal Of Sticker And Hardware
2:11 Dated Panels Removal Using The Multi Tool
5:22 Removing The Panels On The Four Swinging Doors
5:37 Using Bondo To Cover The Large "Scar"
6:05 Using Dixie Belle Mudd Filler To Fill In The Little Leftover Divots
6:37 Smoothing Out The Bondo And Mudd Filler
7:07 Applying Primer
7:17 50/50 Mix Of White Cap & Sand Castle
7:49 Spraying Paint Using Spray Gun
9:02 Unboxing & Reveal Of Natural Cane Webbing
10:03 Measuring & Cutting Of Natural Rattan Webbing
11:21 How To Make It Flexible And Easier To Work With
12:24 Staple Cane Webbing With Pneumatic Staple Gun
13:45 Cutting Excess With Scissors And Utility Knife
14:28 Using This Trim To Have A Clean Finish
14:54 Easy To Use Brasso Metal Polisher
16:05 The After

[@user-lh9zv7hv2g]

Great job, Denise. One suggestion for cutting out the panels. You could drill some access holes and use a skil saw with a fine blade to cut them out. Hope this helps!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Helps a lot! Thank YOU!

[@deighfrost3023]

I love redoing these types of tables. I especially love them when they are round and have legs. These are beautiful!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks so much! I can see why you love working on them... it was a fun project and I learned a lot!

[@susanm8957]

Hi from Florida! I absolutely love these❤ The color is perfect. It really shows how modern yet vintage-y we can do these types of furniture! Slow & steady wins the race. You are absolutely meticulous 😊

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Hi from Toronto! So happy you love them and thank youuu! 💙

[@abbyiyer2011]

OMG how I wish I saved mine. When I moved I threw 2 of this kind in Garbage. I am from Canada and saw lots of these with beautiful carved doors when I lived in BC. I have one that is sleek and tall octogen . I love that.

[@pgmom9634]

Nice

[@kaymack5304]

I love your longer videos. Inspiring creativity!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks so much! 🤗

[@susankilby5040]

These turned out great! I’ve been wanting to try adding cane. Thanks for the tutorial-very helpful!

[@UserLovesJesus62]

Thank you, that was great.

[@catherinecooper2360]

Such a great job! Kudos to you for being brave and trying something you haven't done before.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks my friend! XOXO

[@carleehoffmam1823]

I echo all the positive comments and would add I so agree about the well built quality of older pieces being worth salvaging 😊

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Me too! They don't build them like the use to!

[@pattio.656]

So Pretty❗️

[@fernlintner65]

Using a drill to make a hole in a each corner then use a jig saw to cut out these panels, they are much more powerful especially with good blades than the multi tool. The multi is super for smaller things but very slow on big ones and hard on the motor and blades. Great project!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Great tip and idea, thank you!! I'd like to buy myself a better jigsaw then the one I have.

[@dawnreynolds519]

They turned out great!! What a difference. You definitely should feel great about the job you did on them. It turned the tables from a “walk by and not notice” to wow !!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks you Dawn! I'm really happy I tried something different!

[@ginettecormier2330]

Wonderful work! I love these transformation! Keep on teaching! Love your inspirations!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@genevievechabot3282]

Very nice! Love your custom color. You really brought them back to contemporary life! So agree with older furniture, they are built SOLID. Have you tried to see what they would look like with small round brushed brass (it even mat gold knobs), in the up in the corners or in the middle of the frames? Just to add little jewels to these beautiful doors. I think it would balance out the other details that catch the eyes, like the framed out sides and the legs. A little bit like you would use black details in a room, to draw your eye in. Just a suggestion. (One other suggestion with rattan, always let it soak. You can unroll it in your bathtub and weigh it down, then remove excess water like you did. Cut to size or a tiny bit over, to have just enough material to staple and it will dry tight and taut.)

[@d.e.4361]

Beautiful!

[@kimharnagel7435]

I love the transformation. Great work once again.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@RKbyDesign]

Love, love, love what you did it’s these!❤🎉❤

[@imaginationsunltd1328]

Love these, fabulous job! 😊

[@pennyhexter3475]

They came out great. Love them

[@cindymacdonald5611]

What a transformation!! Amazing work🥰

[@candacewalsh8726]

Terrific!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks Candace!

[@jeanne1765]

To remove panels, how about drilling holes in the corners and then use a jigsaw or something to cut between the holes.

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Yes! I did think of using a jigsaw but I'm not thrilled with the one I have and was afraid my lines wouldn't turn out as straight. But this probably would have been a much faster process. Thanks Jeanne! :)

[@gillianzylka8759]

they really are sublime, such good work and great idea!!!

[@suesherman3587]

I love them❤

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks Sue! 🤗🤗 Enjoy your weekend! 💙

[@bevpowell7067]

These are gorgeous! Awesome job and nice job of explaining the process, Thank you!

[@shirleyjohnson3397]

You did a remarkable transformation on these tables. I love it!

[@tatyanachayka1936]

Wow

[@annieoli28]

They are absolutely beautiful. Great job👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thank you! 😃

[@dianah.2684]

Great job, it beautiful!!

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thank you! 😊

[@marylouiseoconnell1939]

Such a transformation! The rattan makes the tables look so light and feminine. I am always so inspired by your projects. One question----is the paint you used matte or is there some sheen to it? 🥰

[@Befreealways87]

They are absolutely gorgeous! Good for you venturing out to try something new! Do you sell your pieces somewhere?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thanks Karen! So happy I tried something new as well. And yes I do. I list my furniture on FBMP :)

[@Befreealways87]

Thanks!

[@retagagnon9539]

They look awesome! the canning is such a great look. I notice that you never strip furniture.Why is that?

[@SalvagedInspirations]

Thank you! I do strip and stain furniture as well :) salvagedinspirations.com/10-tips-for-staining-wood-furniture/

[@galinaguskova2561]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

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