tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post134543502628173231..comments2024-03-12T13:11:41.231-06:00Comments on Interior Frugalista: How To Paint Arborite Retro Dining Tables Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-43025928459157554682019-09-13T12:06:37.290-06:002019-09-13T12:06:37.290-06:00Yes, I always do a light sand between primer and p...Yes, I always do a light sand between primer and paint coats with 220 grit sandpaper for a smooth finish. But I especially sanded over the stencilled layer to knock back any raised bits and to distress the stencil pattern a little. If you don't want distressing, use less pressure or a higher grit sandpaper. Hope this helps!Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-39976267905732755352019-09-13T08:34:09.790-06:002019-09-13T08:34:09.790-06:00Lovely! And thanks for the instructions too. Qui...Lovely! And thanks for the instructions too. Quick question... After discussing both the two coats of primer and the three coats of peacock blue, you mention sanding with 220 grit. Are you sanding in between each coat for, respectively, the primer and the peacock blue, of just after the final coat? Thanks for all you do!What a kitty!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16687446734968364905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-22306059499978568242019-05-03T15:47:09.726-06:002019-05-03T15:47:09.726-06:00Thanks Marilyn, appreciate it!Thanks Marilyn, appreciate it!Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-52949753493059886352019-05-01T10:28:22.253-06:002019-05-01T10:28:22.253-06:00Leanna, another comment I received was that the le...Leanna, another comment I received was that the legs looked like they needed a potty break. I laughed. I'll take your dainty cross lady legs and after this description, I'm totally convinced this table should be used as a vanity! Thanks for erasing the potty legs image from my mind. LOL Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-54996460958341202762019-05-01T10:23:58.064-06:002019-05-01T10:23:58.064-06:00Thank you very much, Mary Beth! It was fun giving ...Thank you very much, Mary Beth! It was fun giving this retro table a new look.Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-31510364724565027482019-04-30T23:50:01.189-06:002019-04-30T23:50:01.189-06:00Those table legs remind me of very dainty crossed ...Those table legs remind me of very dainty crossed lady legs. Absolutely perfect for a vanity table. The polka dots inside the drawers give it the extra little bit of pop. Love it Marie.Leannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13880428817346865741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-92139329773161898842019-04-30T09:11:48.346-06:002019-04-30T09:11:48.346-06:00This is just beautiful, Marie!This is just beautiful, Marie!Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457464820972872221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-57929525322793912402019-04-29T07:43:11.046-06:002019-04-29T07:43:11.046-06:00Thank you Michelle! Someone said the legs look lik...Thank you Michelle! Someone said the legs look like they need a potty break and now everytime I look at them I have to chuckle. Do you see it? If I were keeping this table I would use it as a funky desk!Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-70654294813857310122019-04-29T04:01:27.540-06:002019-04-29T04:01:27.540-06:00In all honesty, I would never even have looked twi...In all honesty, I would never even have looked twice at that little table before you waved your magic wand Marie. What a beautiful transformation. Now those dainty little legs look beautiful and the gold, blue and white combo is so striking.A Crafty Mixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908158708548749000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-87945057850112751172019-04-28T15:19:18.695-06:002019-04-28T15:19:18.695-06:00Thank you so much Jen, it was a fun piece to work ...Thank you so much Jen, it was a fun piece to work on!Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-63173846050646072162019-04-28T14:55:11.661-06:002019-04-28T14:55:11.661-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-16781218358896668272019-04-27T21:12:30.741-06:002019-04-27T21:12:30.741-06:00This turned out so fun and retro! I love the gold...This turned out so fun and retro! I love the gold and turquoise together, Marie. xoJen @ Girl in the Garagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06078523895835540369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-66911921442267905042019-04-26T07:32:32.154-06:002019-04-26T07:32:32.154-06:00Thank you Kris, we're pretty excited about the...Thank you Kris, we're pretty excited about the feature! Glad you like my funky little table 😊Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-45560804434855965572019-04-26T07:28:59.934-06:002019-04-26T07:28:59.934-06:00Oh wow, I'll take that "all-time fav"...Oh wow, I'll take that "all-time fav"! Thank you so much Susie 😊 My original plan was to stencil the top with polka dots but chickened out. If I were keeping the table, I definitely would've went with the polka dots.Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-81768258561118413722019-04-26T06:49:39.469-06:002019-04-26T06:49:39.469-06:00This is such a cute table Marie. Love the legs to...This is such a cute table Marie. Love the legs too funny and cute. Congrats on the feature in Country Sampler Garden edition. I will look for that when it comes out. Have a great week.<br />Hugs,<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-45082717713058638712019-04-26T06:21:50.225-06:002019-04-26T06:21:50.225-06:00I totally LOVE this table and think the stencil gr...I totally LOVE this table and think the stencil graphics are perfect. Also love the combo of colors. You truly had a great vision for this table and it came together beautifully. One of my all-time favs.Susie @ The Chelsea Project Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060308411862488875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-73623535628853438212019-04-25T17:04:15.436-06:002019-04-25T17:04:15.436-06:00Ha ha ha, Mary, I thought of you and your stencil ...Ha ha ha, Mary, I thought of you and your stencil debacle when I was doing this makeover and praying it would go smoothly. Your wall hanging turned out gorgeous so the hair pulling was worth it in the end, right?Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-6411370778397118302019-04-25T15:52:35.167-06:002019-04-25T15:52:35.167-06:00I think it is perfect just as is. The drawer has ...I think it is perfect just as is. The drawer has that nice pop of color. But don't talk to me about stencils, at least for another few months. ;) Mary K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17696218067214163344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-27669545820636890632019-04-25T09:11:40.951-06:002019-04-25T09:11:40.951-06:00Thank you Christy! I was going to go with polka do...Thank you Christy! I was going to go with polka dots on the top too but chickened out. I would definitely use this as a fun vanity table or office desk. Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-218773483136653322019-04-25T09:10:12.971-06:002019-04-25T09:10:12.971-06:00When I saw the table online and those legs, I just...When I saw the table online and those legs, I just had to have it. Originally I was going to do a polka dot stencil on the top too but chickened out. Secretly, I kind of wish I did. Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-33978482577977597842019-04-25T09:07:56.130-06:002019-04-25T09:07:56.130-06:00OMG, I never would have thought of that but now th...OMG, I never would have thought of that but now that you mentioned it, I'll never look at those legs the same way again! LOL Now I'm even happier that I gave this table a fun playful vibe. Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-18328639898347194192019-04-25T08:51:08.149-06:002019-04-25T08:51:08.149-06:00It looks so fun and fresh, Marie!! I love the addi...It looks so fun and fresh, Marie!! I love the addition of the stencil on the top! XOXOChristyhttps://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-15384385654014786212019-04-25T08:39:33.158-06:002019-04-25T08:39:33.158-06:00Gorgeous makeover and kudos for being 'brave&#...Gorgeous makeover and kudos for being 'brave' enough to paint one of these Marie! Love the color and stencilling you added... and those legs! :O Pinned!Denisehttps://salvagedinspirations.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-37661775557309726722019-04-25T07:53:30.456-06:002019-04-25T07:53:30.456-06:00The legs on this table just crack me up, looking l...The legs on this table just crack me up, looking like they need a potty break. It would make me smile every time I walked into the room to see it. AND I love the dots inside the drawer as they go perfectly with this sweet table that has such character. Mary Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16025570388746735222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-58013119412498195352019-04-25T07:28:41.796-06:002019-04-25T07:28:41.796-06:00Thank you very much, Larissa! xoThank you very much, Larissa! xoMarie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com