Turn Table

Let's just say spray paint + wind + condo-living = not a good idea. My neighbors already know me as the wild and crazy flower-planting, rule breaking rebel but my latest idea may have been a little over the top-even for me.

You see, I have this small end-table from Pier 1 left over from my fabulous single-gal apartment. It's about a year old and it's in great shape. Currently, it is being used as a nightstand table on hubby's side of the bed.

BEFORE


Right now I am simultaneously decorating the guest bathroom and master bedroom and decided to give my faux nightstand a fresh day-time look by taking it from boring alarm clock holder to functional bathroom table.

First, I sanded it down and then gave it a nice spray tan with a glossy white finish. I was careful to make sure the spray paint wasn't traveling into the parking lot just twenty feet away but I can't help the weather, people. And BESIDES, if anyone's an expert on how to get spray paint off of cars, it's me! So, whatever. I mean, instead of shooting me dirty looks out of your second-story windows, just move your car. Can't a girl DIY in peace?

Here's the AFTER pics.





The final product may look neat-o, but trust me; spray-painting is not as easy as it sounds.


SPRAY-PAINTING 101

1. Dust off your object before painting.

Specs of dust in wet spray paint is not fun to remove and does not look vintage. It just looks dirty. Trust me.

2. Don't stand too close while spraying.

bubbles. puddles. dripping paint. total. nightmare.

3. Put down newspaper or an old sheet underneath your object.

My association will most likely not dig the white patches of grass.

4. If you live in close quarters, like me, try to do most of your spray painting while your neighbors are at work.