So, here's where I need your help. Do I buy a new one or just repaint this one? It's a conundrum. Here are my thoughts:A new table would be lovely, but the kids would destroy it. As it stands now, I could care less what happens at this current table. If I get a new one, I'd hover and yell at them for every little thing. I already yell a lot, so why add more? Oh, and I'm in need of an immense amount of dental work. If I don't buy a table, I can afford some crowns.
But then there's the flip side. I could paint it. Just the thought of the labor involved makes me cringe. Would it even be worth it? What if I hate it even more once it's painted? The cost wouldn't be high, but it would take years off my life to paint and coat 6 chairs.
Alright, tell me what to do. And while you're at it, will someone please, please, please tell me how to get my 8 yr. old to stop wiping her mouth on her sleeve? Don't even suggest a napkin. That's far too easy and answer.
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You always do a fabulous job painting things - it is a pain, but definitely worth it in the end. If you do get a new table, get a distressed one like I have, then no matter what the kids do to it, it adds to the "charm." I was basically no help!! Sorry!!
Normally I would say paint, but for me the idea of painting makes me sick. I have painted so much! I never want to paint again!!! My advice is buy loads of cool table cloths.
I say paint the table, buy new chairs. The colors for your table are endless. Mine is currently a periwinkle blue and it's quite possibly the greatest idea i've ever had. Also, spray painting the chairs makes it a lot easier, but I just ended up still not loving my spray painted chairs and bought new ones.
We had a table just like this that was going down in flames and didn't have the money for a new one. So, I buckled down and painted it. I was able to pick a fun color because I didn't have much to lose. I am so glad I did it, it extended the life of the table and the fun color made me smile every time I saw it. I didn't tackle the chairs however, thinking of that kind of overwhelmed me.
I have a pair of plyers to pull the problem teeth out with. That will be free and you will have money for two tables :-)
have you heard of caromal colours? i have never used them myself, but my sister used it to refinish a desk and she loved it. it can get a little pricey, but sill cheaper than a new table. here is the link> http://www.caromalcolours.com/
painting wouldn't be that bad. Spray paint for sure is the way to go. I just did a dresser and bed for miles' room and it turned out great and definitely a HUGE money saver. Paint is cheap. You can do it.
Oh, and on the wiping mouth with sleeve it's a contant battle at my house to.
the thought of sanding and painting all the chairs makes my stomach turn! I liked the ideas to paint the table and buy new chairs too! Then you still won't have to stress much about the table! Seems logical :D
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