If you’ve been following along with my DIY furniture projects, you know I can’t resist a good vintage piece that needs some love. When I spotted this mahogany drum table at my local thrift store, I knew it was perfect for a mahogany drum table makeover. The wood was beautiful but scratched, faded, and a little sad. I wanted to revive it while preserving its classic charm.
This post will share the exact steps I took, the supplies I used, and some tips so you can tackle your own mahogany drum table makeover with confidence.
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Supplies I Used for This Mahogany Drum Table Makeover
- Screwdriver (to remove hardware)
- Sander
- Paint
- Stain
- Topcoat
- Clean rags or a tack cloth
- High-quality paintbrush
Tutorial For This Mahogany Drum Table Makeover
Step 1: Clean and Prep
The first step in any makeover is prep work. I removed the drawer pull and gave the entire table a good cleaning. To see how I clean a piece of furniture before a makeover, click over to my post HERE. Years of grime can keep your paint, stain, etc. from adhering, so don’t skip this step!
Step 2: Sand
I carefully sanded the surface with 120-grit sandpaper. The top and sides sanded down so easily to the bare wood. It was a dream to sand. I did want to paint the bottom of the table, so I just gave the legs and “stem” a scuff-sand.
Step 3: Stain or Paint
Once all the sanding was done, I took a damp cloth and cleaned away all the sanding debris. I rinse out my rag a few times and continue this until my rag comes away clean so I know I got it all cleaned up. Once that was dry, it was time for paint and stain. I painted the sides and the bottom of the table in “Anchor”. I stained the top in this color.
Step 4: Protect the Finish
Once the stain dried completely, I applied two coats of a clear topcoat for protection. I didn’t have to do that to the painted portion because the paint I chose has the primer, paint, and topcoat built right in. It saves me so much time and effort on my projects.
Step 5: Reattach Hardware
The last step was reattaching the drawer pull.
The Before & After
The transformation blew me away! This mahogany drum table makeover took a dated, worn-out piece and turned it into a statement table. I LOVE the mix of the black paint with the stain on this one. It is masculine and rich-looking.
Tips for Your Own Mahogany Drum Table Makeover
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Take your time with sanding. This makes the biggest difference in the finished look.
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Test your stain on the underside of the table first to see how it will look.
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Always apply thin, even coats of finish for the best results.
With a little work and the right supplies, you can do your own mahogany drum table makeover and save money compared to buying new furniture.
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