Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)

EASY STEPS TO YOUR SIDE TABLES

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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.

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