DIY Club! Perfect on the Porch

I have been DIYing a porch makeover for a couple of weeks now. I started this project with my Dad {and yes, we are still talking}. This is my first time tiling {it is not quite done} and I have a few more things to do before I can call my porch makeover done…and if the weather would cooperate…it would be that much sooner!

{the table before...all dirty and everything!}

While I am waiting for adhesive to dry and final tile selections to be made, I am working on the accessories. I have had this little table on my porch since we moved into the house. I have had every intention of giving it a face lift long ago, but kind-of, sort-of never got around to it…until now! You cannot put an ugly old table on a new FAB porch, can you?

 

{Yes, I know my bottles and jars are messy...I am a messy crafter}

This table started off with Crazy Aunt M…then moved on to my sister in law and now it is mine…and it is staying that way! I added some spunk and flair with a coat of DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint {Light Avocado} and then textured the top with DecoArt Texture Terra Cotta {Black}. I need some more love, so I also used the DecoArt Texture Stencil {Royal Tiles} for some detail...And you all remember how much I LOVE hardware store finds…so with inspiration from the screen wreath, I used Gorilla Glue to add a little screen skirt to the table.

The DIY will be specific to my style of table, but I think you get the picture…it is easily adaptable to any table….and I have to tell you I love my newest creation!

Perfect 4 the Porch Table

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Supplies

*DecoArt, Texture Terra Cotta, Black (1 jar)

*Americana Acrylic Paint, Light Avocado {or color of choice} (2-3 bottles…depends on the size of the table)

*DecoArt Texture Stencil, Royal Tile

*Stiff brush or palette knife (for texture application)

*Foam brush, roller, or good paintbrush (for paint)

*Gorilla Glue

*Brite Kote aluminum screen

*Scissors

*Gloves {optional…the screen can hurt}

DIY it!

*Clean and sand the table

*Brush off/Clean to remove residue or dust.

*Paint the base and legs with the Americana acrylic paint.

*Let Dry.

*Coat top of table with DecoArt Texture TerraCota…cover top and sides of table top completely.

*Once dry, I cut my Texture Stencil apart and placed a particular portion of the motif in each corner.

*Use the Texture Terra Cotta to fill in the stencil.

*Let dry.

*Add screen skirt (optional, see below)

Screen “Skirt”

*Cut lengths of screen 5 “ wide and 1.5 times {or more if you prefer} the perimeter of the table.
NOTE on WIDTH: This is the width I used because I glued my screen to the back of the apron of the table…your width may be adjusted to suit your design and styling preferences (it can be a smaller skirt or a longer skirt}.

NOTE: You can use the end {selvage} of the screen for the “hem” or cut an extra 1 inch and fold over twice to make a clean – "non-pokey" hem.

*Prepare the skirt by accordion folding the screen {approximately 1” folds}.

*Using Gorilla Glue, spread a line or two along the edge you will be gluing. Place screen in position. I then put a few drops in the creases of the skirt and pushed it down onto the table for extra hold.

*The way my table was configured, I had to place some weighted object on the glued edge of the screen while the glue set.

*Repeat on all sides.

*Let dry.

Oh yeah...since the paint was out, I whipped up a vase to match...

I have big plans for finishing the porch...

and I dream of a wrap around porch {maybe one day}.

Until then, I will enjoy my hard work and

the little piece of serenity I have created.

{Of course, I think I will have a mojito to help with the serenity.}

What's your favorite thing about your porch?

I personally love the little sign in my window...

Can you read it? It says "Warning: Strange Dog"
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Disclosure: As part of the DIY CLub and this vendor sponsored event, I received products to complete my DIY from DiscChangers, Gorilla Glue, and DecoArt.