Octagon tables were all the rage 40 years ago; Today you can find them at garage sales and flea markets for next to nothing. We updated this one by removing the door and giving the entire piece a fresh coat of paint. Then we made it for pets, lining the inside with fabric and a fluffy cushion..
Use a screwdriver or drill to remove the hinges from the doors and/or drawers. Completely remove the doors and/or drawers from the table, then set them aside.
Use a screwdriver or drill to remove fasteners or stops from magnetized doors and/or drawers.
Once the hinges, fasteners, and door/drawer stops have been removed, use a putty knife to fill the screw holes with wood filler. Once the wood filler has dried, use sandpaper or sanding block to smooth the surface of the wood. Wipe off dust with a damp cloth.
Cover the floor surface of your work area with a drop cloth. Shake and stir the primer can, then slowly pour into the HVLP paint container.
Cover all table surfaces with an even, sprayed coat of primer.
If the interior is to be upholstered, it is only necessary to spray the exterior; The batting and fabric will cover the inside surface.
Once the primer is dry to the touch and the HVLP paint container has been rinsed and thoroughly washed, load then spray two coats of finish color.
Allow approximately 2-3 hours for the first coat of paint to dry before applying the second coat.
Use a tape measure to determine the proper length and width for each portion of the interior of the table. Refer to the measurements, cut the batting and fabric to size.
Once the finish coat is completely dry, add an even layer of spray adhesive to the inside of the table, then snugly apply the batting to each area. Use the staple gun to secure the edges of the batting directly to the inside of the table. Next, place each piece of fabric in its correct position, then secure it with the staple gun.
Add a graphic awl and cover the staples by tapping the nail heads together with a rubber mallet.
Place a pillow or cushion along the bottom of the table.
