:::: AlMighty PlaNt StAnd :::: A Thrift Store Remix by Derrick Douglass

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Almighty Plant Stand

Dec 08.2009
By Derrick Douglass :::: ChiefRemixOlogist

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:::::::::::: The ReMix (Mission Style)

This was a great Thrift Store Find.  When we saw the piece it looked crappy.  It had tons of scratches, a “poop” colored finish and multicolored table tops.

There are many guidelines to select great pieces.  First we look for unique pieces.  Take a look.  Where else can you find a unique piece like this one.  Second, the bones must be great.  This piece is made of “Sold” wood; it’s heavier that it appears in the pictures.  Lastly, price is key.  This piece cost 4 bucks.

The ReMix objective was to apply a new and refreshing finish to the piece.  We accomplished the goal by sanding, sanding and more sanding.

Additionally, we were interested in including a mission style element to the table tops.   We accomplished the using a masking technique.

It took lots of elbow grease and patience to complete the project.  The outcome was more than we had hoped for.

Derrick Douglass :::: Chief Remixologist

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Please click here to view all project pictures (Total pictures = 31)

Please click here to view all project pictures (Total pictures = 31)

::::::::::::: ReMix MaTerIals LIsT

$ 4.00 – Plant Stand (Local Thrift Store)

$ 5.00 – Painters Masking Tape (Local Hardware Store)

$ 6.00 – Black Flat Spray Paint (Local Hardware Store)

$ 7.00 – Stone Textured Paint (Local Hardware Store)

$ 7.00 – Wood Stain (Local Hardware Store)

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$ 29.00 – Grand Total (I love this stuff!!)

Note: If you already have some of the materials in your workshop, the actual cost will be lower that our estimates.

:::::::::::: ReMix StEpS

Stand

(1) Disassemble the pieces

(2) Sand the pieces starting with a 60 grit paper to remove the finish
and end with a 220 fine grit paper to give it a smooth feel

(3) Reassemble the pieces

(4) Apply three coats of wood stain to give it a beautiful finish

Table Tops

(1) Remove table tops and place them on the work surface

(2) Apply at least two coats of the black flat spray paint and allow it to dry
thoroughly.  The black paint is an undercoat.  When the tops are completed
the black paint will appear as lines.

(3) Using a laser level, masking tape was applied to the top according to
our Mission Style design.

(4)  Apply at least three coats of the stone textured spray paint and allow it to
dry thoroughly.

(5) Remove the masking tape to reveal the Mission Style design

(6)  Reinstall table tops

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