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Home / Living / Home Decor / White Clad End Table Makeover

White Clad End Table Makeover

May 14, 2014

We all know someone with one of those White Clad end table thingys, right?  No?  Just me?  Anyway, I guess White Clad used to make iceboxes and then it was all the rage to make reproductions to use as furniture.  I see them in people’s houses a lot.  My grandparents had like three in their garage.  This one is from some time in the 80s (the 1980s that is), so I didn’t feel bad about giving it a new coat of paint to make it pretty.

White Clad end table painted gray.

Here’s a nice “before” and “after” for ya.  Lovely orangey oak finish, shiny brass hardware, and coffee rings on the top.  Yep… didn’t feel bad at all about painting it.

White Clad end table before and after paint.

Seriously, the brassy finish was making my eyes hurt.

White Clad hardware

Much better!  I used the leftover Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint from the buffet that I painted a few weeks ago.  This little cabinet only took half a container.

White Clad hardware painted white

To minimize brush strokes, I found it helpful to dip my paint brush in a little bit of water.  I had to do more coats that way, but the result was a very smooth finish.  And, of course, I distressed it a little on the edges and then waxed it.

White Clad hinges, painted and distressed

I didn’t feel like painting the cheap “wood” that was on the inside, so, just like the buffet, I lined parts of it with pretty contact paper.

White Clad cabinet lined with shelf liner

White Clad end table painted gray

I just love that a little bit of paint can turn something unwanted into something beautiful!

White Clad end table before and after

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  1. Lauren Lanker says

    May 15, 2014 at 1:28 am

    Girl, you are becoming a furniture refinishing QUEEN! This is simply gorgeous and EXACTLY the color palette I’m going to be using on my roll-top desk so I’m mega-inspired. I love how the new paint really accentuates the beauty of the design and the hardware. Such an improvement! LOVE.

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    • Jessica Anderson says

      May 17, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      Oh, thanks, Lauren!

      Reply
  2. Kristy GD says

    May 19, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    I love the paint make-over, and the super simple interior pick-me-up with the contact paper. I’ve got to admit though – I probably would have kept the brass. But then, I’ve got a thing for shinies. 😀

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    • Jessica Anderson says

      May 20, 2014 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks, Kristy! Gold really is making a comeback. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Britni Vigil says

    May 21, 2014 at 3:03 am

    I seriously need to get an end table and you’ve just inspired me even more. Love the makeover Jess!

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    • Jessica Anderson says

      May 23, 2014 at 11:32 pm

      Thanks, Britni! It was so easy to do!

      Reply
  4. Megan @ Homemade Ginger says

    May 27, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Love it! The paper on the inside is so pretty!

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    • Linda says

      June 9, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      I’m so happy I came across this cute side table you redid. I have the same table, I picked it up for only $5 and did not know what to do with it. Thank for the inspiration. I’m going to go paint it now. Linda

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      • Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says

        June 9, 2014 at 9:45 pm

        Yay! So glad you found some inspiration for your table! I always see them in people’s houses, and I was so excited to see how much better it looked painted.

        Reply
  5. kat says

    July 19, 2014 at 12:09 pm

    did you have to sand it first too?

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    • Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says

      July 20, 2014 at 4:21 pm

      Not with this kind of paint. There is no sanding required. If you have any old paint peeling off or scratches, I would probably sand that first though.

      Reply

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