How to Update a Goodwill Table Into a Card Catalog

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It's time for another Monthly DIY Challenge!  This month we worked with The FAT Paint Company to update furniture pieces with their chalk style paint.  It was the perfect opportunity to FINALLY redo the Goodwill side table that's been sitting in my garage for almost a year. 

As soon as I saw this multi-drawer piece at Goodwill I knew I could easily turn it into the perfect vintage inspired card catalog.  The solid wood construction, storage and dove tail drawers was exactly what I was looking for and the $15 price tag was the icing on the cake.  

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- Circular saw                                  

- Drill

- Ryobi AirStrike                                  

- Ryobi Corner Cat Sander

- Ryobi Mitre Saw 

- Screwdriver

- Tape Measure

- 1 x 2 wood

- Small trim wood 

- White primer

- Fine and Medium Sandpaper

- Rust-Oleum ORB spray paint

- Label holders 

- Purdy Paint Brush

- FAT Paint in Raven

- FAT Paint CLEAR Top Coat

- 4 locking caster wheels

- DAP wood filler and wood glue

- Caulk

This table was in pretty good shape, but the curved legs were not my style and had to go.  

I started by removing the front molding then I used a circular saw to cut off the curved legs. 

Cutting off the curvy legs was a huge improvement, but the base now needed to be rebuilt to add height and clean up the rough lines. 

I cut 1 x 2's and thin trim molding at 45 degree angles to finish off and rebuild the base.  I also added boards across the bottom to support the new trim and caster wheels.

I wasn't planning on sanding the table, but I ended up dinging up the top while I was rebuilding the base.  Thankfully, it's nothing a quick sanding couldn't fix.  After filling in the nail holes with wood putty and caulking the wood that I added it was ready for paint.

I added a quick coat of primer since I sanded the wood and wanted to eliminate bleeding.   If you plan on sanding your furniture before painting or if you are using light color paint on dark wood I always suggest using a primer or shellac.

Once my primer was dry it was finally time to add my FAT paint.

This paint is super smooth, easy to apply and has great coverage.  It dries quick, so make sure you catch any drips quickly.

I suggest lightly sanding in between coats and before you apply the CLEAR top coat.  Again, you'll have to work quick since the CLEAR coat dries quick.  The FAT Paint Co. also sells natural wax if you want to lightly distress and seal your piece with wax instead.

I was able to use the original knobs then added inexpensive label holders  (3 for $1.99) to create the look of card catalog drawers.

Once all the hardware was attached I covered the caster wheels in frog tape and gave them a few light coats of Rust-Oleum ORB metallic spray paint.

The final product turned out just as I expected and I couldn't be happier with my $15 Goodwill purchase.

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It makes the perfect addition to our living room and I love the added storage. 

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