Okay, so we've got a couple of areas we're working on, but right now we are completely focused on the little gaming station that we're trying to create. We looked around at some thrift stores, went to a couple of designer places and then ultimately ended up at Ikea, where we found exactly what we were looking for... sort of. The DOCKSTA table and a couple TOBIAS chairs. Say it with your best "game show host" voice impression. It works with the corny face, promise. 1. Rough up the metal. 2. Wipe work area and metal surfaces to be sprayed, clean. After all your sanding is done, make sure you clean your work area and metal really well. 3. Shake, shake... shake, shake a' SHAKE IT! (we used 3 cans for 4 chair bases) We applied about 2-3 coats on our chairs and used 4 cans.) I posted this picture on our Instagram feed after our chair bases were all done, and got a few questions about the color, so I wanted to clarify some things. (probably due to my Instagram filter choice)
This picture below, that I took outside, but in the shade, sort of gives you a better idea of what I mean. A few things, because I'm sure someone will ask: 2. The oversized tic-tac-toe game was bought at Zgallerie. I had a gift card and it was just too cute to pass up :) linking up here: Tutorials & Tips Link PartyRiverdale Cherry 5 Pc Rectangle Dining Room dining table, side chair (4) Noah Chocolate 4 Pc Bar Height Dining Room bar height dining table, brown barstool (3) Savona Ivory 5 Pc Rectangle Dining Room Adelson Chocolate 5 Pc Counter Height Dining Room dining table, barstool (4) Red Hook Pecan 3 Pc Counter Height Dining Room counter height table, counter height bench (2) Julian Place Chocolate 5 Pc Counter Height Dining Room stool (4), counter height dining table Twin Lakes Brown 5 Pc 84 in. Hillside Cottage White 5 Pc Dining Room with Gray Chairs Mango Burnished Walnut 5 Pc Counter Height Dining Room
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