Comments on: Changing the Tables https://atcharlotteshouse.com/changing-the-tables/ Lover of color, manager of chaos, thrifter of all the things. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:10:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Charlotte Smith https://atcharlotteshouse.com/changing-the-tables/#comment-416 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 20:26:30 +0000 http://ciburbanity.com/?p=12869#comment-416 In reply to elizabeth.

Hi Elizabeth!
This would be perfect for what you’re describing. I would say the heavier the better… especially if you’re dealing with damaged wood that might have some texture to it… that might still come through under the fabric if it’s REALLY rough. I’d say heavy upholstery is best… only because it was nice to have the fabric saturated with the polycrylic. I feel like an outdoor fabric *might* have some waterproof-ness too it that could affect the polycrylic absorbing into it? That said, I’ve also used very thin cotton fabric and it was great… you can just see much more of the surface beneath it… If you go with a lighter cotton, I’d prime the top white first and make sure it’s sanded pretty smooth.
Good luck!!

]]> By: elizabeth https://atcharlotteshouse.com/changing-the-tables/#comment-415 Mon, 09 Mar 2015 19:19:24 +0000 http://ciburbanity.com/?p=12869#comment-415 I stumbled across this post a few days ago when I was looking for ideas for fixing up a dresser/side table I found at Habitat for Humanity. The top had the most damage and I love what you did with the fabric because I can replace the damaged top without having to worry about finding the right type of wood. I was wondering; however, what type of fabric did you use? You mentioned it was heavier or thicker – is it a specialty upholstery fabric or outdoor fabric?

]]> By: Charlotte https://atcharlotteshouse.com/changing-the-tables/#comment-414 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 00:48:25 +0000 http://ciburbanity.com/?p=12869#comment-414 In reply to Misty.

Thanks, Misty! Sorry to be slow replying… all my blog comments just started going to spam. Gah! I loved how simple it was and it adds SUCH a nice little hit of interest. Go for it!

]]> By: Misty https://atcharlotteshouse.com/changing-the-tables/#comment-413 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 20:09:21 +0000 http://ciburbanity.com/?p=12869#comment-413 I’m getting ready to redo a dresser for a changing station (baby due in December) and I’ve never seen one with fabric. I love the idea! Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Charlotte https://atcharlotteshouse.com/changing-the-tables/#comment-412 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 03:13:54 +0000 http://ciburbanity.com/?p=12869#comment-412 In reply to Heather.

Heather, The link everyone seems to be copying form Martha Stewart Living uses a linen… which is on the paler side. I’d guess it doesn’t yellow too much or else they might have said something. But mine is brand new so too soon to tell.

]]> By: Heather https://atcharlotteshouse.com/changing-the-tables/#comment-411 Thu, 13 Mar 2014 03:11:27 +0000 http://ciburbanity.com/?p=12869#comment-411 Hey Charlotte – have you noticed the fabric yellowing at all? I’m about to do this, but with pretty light colored fabric – so I’m stuck on what to seal it with!

]]> By: Charlotte https://atcharlotteshouse.com/changing-the-tables/#comment-410 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 18:47:02 +0000 http://ciburbanity.com/?p=12869#comment-410 In reply to Dixie dobbins.

Thanks, Dixie!!! (Re. the gloves…sad, but true…) 🙂

]]> By: Charlotte https://atcharlotteshouse.com/changing-the-tables/#comment-409 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 18:46:29 +0000 http://ciburbanity.com/?p=12869#comment-409 In reply to Debbie C.

Really?! Debbie, thanks for this tip! I always have some of that kicking around. And you’re right… the Brasso odor is strong and lingers! 🙂 Thanks!

]]> By: Debbie C https://atcharlotteshouse.com/changing-the-tables/#comment-408 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 14:20:39 +0000 http://ciburbanity.com/?p=12869#comment-408 Bar Keepers Friend also works great on cleaning brass hardware! Soak hardware in a container with water/ Bar Keeper for about 10-20 minutes, depending on dirtiness.
Use old t- shirt to rub or toothbrush for detail areas. For stubborn areas, apply Bar Keepers to hardware. I like it because there is hardly any odor as opposed to Brasso.

]]> By: Dixie dobbins https://atcharlotteshouse.com/changing-the-tables/#comment-407 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 13:21:52 +0000 http://ciburbanity.com/?p=12869#comment-407 Omg! I love everything about this!! You’re a genius! I’ve otta try it out now! “”What’s a Saturday night without rubber gloves”! My new fave quote! Looking forward to more of your posts.!! Looove this!

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