How to Spruce Up a Plain Ikea Table
- 1). Disassemble the table so that it is in its original disassembled configuration. Separate pieces will be easier to work with than an assembled table would be.
- 2). Rough up the exterior surfaces of the table by rubbing each piece with sandpaper. Remove any dust created from sanding by wiping a piece of tack cloth over the sanded area.
- 3). Roll out a wallpaper in the design of your choice. Lay each piece of the disassembled table on top of the wallpaper and trace an outline of the piece, leaving an additional 1-inch border to allow for overhang. An overhang is not necessary if you want to wallpaper only the top of the table.
- 4). Apply wallpaper glue to the back side of the wallpaper. Spread the glue out in a thin, even layer by brushing the glue with a clean foam brush.
- 5). Lay the wallpaper, with glue, over the corresponding piece of the table. Smooth the wallpaper over the table pieces using the palm of your hand. Fold the 1-inch overhang over the corners of the table pieces and smooth them flat.
- 6). Reassemble the table once the wallpaper glue has dried.
- 1). Select a spray paint color that complements the decor of the room where the table will be displayed.
- 2). Place the table in a well-ventilated area. Spray paint the table either assembled or disassembled. Once the first coat of paint dries, spray additional coats until the desired shade of color is achieved.
- 3). Lay stencils over the dried table and paint over the stencil with a contrasting color using a foam brush. Gently peel the stencil off and repeat as desired.
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