How to refresh your bedside tables

Feast Watson Timber Floor Wax & Timber Floor Paint

Upcycling furniture that may have otherwise been destined for landfill is a great sustainable way to style your home and save money. With a little Feast Watson Timber Floor Wax & Timber Floor Paint, we'll show you just how easy it is to refresh your bedside tables.

What you'll need

Timber Floor Wax
Feast Watson Timber Floor Wax
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1L
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Feast Watson Timber Floor Paint
Feast Watson Timber Floor Paint
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4L
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1
Intergrain Timber Stripper 1L
Intergrain Timber Stripper
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1L
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1
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Electric Sander
paintbrush
Paint Brush
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Paint Scraper
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Roller tray
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Painting tape
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Cloth
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Stirrer
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Gloves

Step 1 – Remove any existing varnish

If your bedside tables are already coated in varnish, you will need to use Intergrain Timber Stripper to remove it.
Get your safety gear on, apply a thick layer using a brush and allow 15-20 minutes for it to penetrate the coating.
Remove with a scraper working in the direction of the grain.

Removing existing varnish from bedside table using Intergrain Timber Stripper.

Step 2 – Sand

Using an electric sander, sand back the surface to expose the raw timber grain and finish by wiping off any dust with a clean cloth.
For our bedside tables, we're going for an exposed timber top look and painting the rest in a neutral white colour.

Sanding Bedside Table

Step 3 – Apply Feast Watson Timber Floor Wax

For the top, apply Feast Watson Timber Floor Wax using a brush.
Don't be fooled by the name, our Timber Floor Wax is also suitable for furniture due to its hard-wearing finish that will enhance the timber's natural beauty.

Feast Watson Timber Floor Wax

Step 4 – Apply Feast Watson Timber Floor Paint

Once the top has dried, mask it off using painter's tape in preparation for painting with Feast Watson's Timber Floor Paint. This will give your bedside tables a lovely satin finish.
Thoroughly stir and apply with a brush or roller allowing 2 hours to dry before applying a second coat. The bold colour is hard wearing and washing up is easy due to its water-based formula. And that's it! With a little Feast Watson Timber Floor Wax & Timber Floor Paint, your bedside tables will be refreshed and looking great.

Refresh your bedside table using Feast Watson Timber Floor Paint and Timber Floor Wax.

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