I snagged this old typewriter table from my Mama's basement in August. I can't resist old rusty metal. My Mom was like "you really want that?!" I knew with a little love it would be right at home in my orphaned furniture house.
Here's a little before
(I actually wanted to keep it like this but was worried about the lead and rust with my girlies)
Who knows what this writing is....Mom, Uncle Bill....anyone? ;)
Step 1: Remove all hardware and clean with a water vinegar solution. I didn't paint the screws or casters to keep the piece authentic looking.
Step 2: Lay all the pieces out and spray one coat of Rust-Oleum Rust Reformer on all sides.
{sorry for the horrible picture, I sprayed it in the sun so it would dry faster}
Step 3: Do multiple light coats of the spray paint of your choice. I used Valspar Indigo and I LOVE it. The after allotted dry time put it all back together!
I topped mine off with a green house from Ikea and some old books. These little tables are awesome and versatile. If you see one, snatch it up! You won't be disappointed.
Much Love,
Jenny
Jenny
Because of this post, I got the idea to disassemble my rusty, bird-poop covered typing table before painting it! It was kind of fun! I took pictures before I took it apart and am glad I did, so assembly was simple. I used a Hammered Metal Rustoleum spray paint and am delighted with how my typing table looks now! Thanks much!
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