Sofa Table

The sofa table is done!!!!!  If you want the story from the start you can link back to this post.  

I found the columns online at tablelegs.com

Here it is before staining.

I used a combination of different paints and stains.  

I've listed the steps in case you want to try your hand at it!

First I wiped the whole thing down with some watered down white paint

Next using an electric sander I sanded it back down to almost the bare wood (this is the only sanding I did- a lot of people recommend sanding between each coat but I am too lazy!)

Then I stained it with "English Oak" (minwax)

Next I hit it with more watered down white paint (honestly you could stop here - it looks pretty good!)

Then I added a little bit of grey stain (it's the minwax that you can have tinted different colors at home depot).   Go easy on the grey a little bit goes a very long way!
Next I added some dark brown/black glaze all over
And Finally I hit it again with some watered down white paint.
 The Final Product-

If you have never stained something and all the steps look overwhelming - let me reassure you it is actually very easy.  If you can wipe a rag across something, you can stain (just think - every day you clean your countertops you are mastering the technique!).  It is honestly easier than painting a piece of furniture - I promise!

******UPDATE - CLICK HERE to see another great sofa table I put together using parts from Tablelegs.com -

Thanks Knock Off Decor for the Feature!!