Last year, my neighbor cut down a tree that was dying. I was able to grab a few stumps to use as side tables for the front porch, remembering a Martha Stewart Living magazine article on painted furniture. After sitting out in the elements for a few seasons, I decided said stumps needed a little sprucing up. Read below for a very simple DIY.
Be sure wood is completely dry. If the wood isn’t dry, the enamel will bubble. Although very little work, this project takes multiple days due to paint dry time. So don’t expect to complete it in a one day.
Tools required:
Hammer
3-4 metal Furniture glides per stump – 3/4″
1 QT of White high gloss enamel paint
Paint brush
Electric sander
different grains of sand paper
- Sand stumps tops beginning with a course grade sand paper working to a fine grade until the top is smooth to the touch.
- Prime the top surface of the stump with a brush. Keep an eye on any drips. Let dry and sand lightly by hand with extra fine sand paper. I let m
- Apply enamel paint to the top with a brush. Let dry 2 to 3 days.
- Sand lightly by hand with fine paper. Apply another coat of enamel. Let dry for at least 2 days.
- Hammer furniture glides into bottom of stump.
Photos: the K.I.D Collective. Green bud vase. Idea from an old Martha Stewart Living mag.
