Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)
EASY STEPS TO YOUR SIDE TABLES
Tripod tables are a classic in many design styles, from curvy timber antiques to modern minimalist pieces. To make your own, simply screw legs to tabletops.
Here’s how
STEP 1 Use a sanding block and fine-grit sandpaper to sand tabletops to prepare for painting. Sand both faces and the side edges. Wipe away sanding dust.
STEP 2 Apply limewash stain with a paintbrush to one face and side edge of each tabletop.
STEP 3 For limewash finish, wait a few minutes, then rub back with a cloth and let dry. Repeat process on other faces of tabletops. Apply a second limewash
coat, rub back and let dry.
STEP 4 Working in a well-ventilated area and wearing gloves, apply black stain to furniture legs using a cloth. Leave to dry.
STEP 5 Apply furniture wax to stained legs with a dry cloth, leave to dry for 5 minutes, then buff with another cloth into a soft sheen.
STEP 6 Attach leg plates to underside of tabletops using supplied screws. Insert legs in plates and twist to screw in place.