I ordered new dining table chairs in the cutest buffalo plaid. The problem was my table wouldn’t match and I didn’t want to spend the money on a new one. So after lots of thoughts and plenty of debate I decided I needed to paint the table I had. I had no idea how I was gonna do that but my uncle came to my recuse. He went to the store and got what we needed.
The first step was take the table outside and turn it over. We decided we would paint the legs only and leave the top the same. Taking one of our outdoor tables we turned the table on it’s top with a rug underneath to protect the top.
I taped a line all the way around to protect from any over spray.
As you can see in the very first picture the legs were white and then we primed them with grey. Now we just used spray paint so that it would be easier. Because the legs had a decorative cut (that ball thing) my uncle said that spray paint would look better and be smoother.
We used Fusion All-in-One Glass Black spray paint that we got at the local hardware store because the plaid we were using was black and white. We did not bother to paint the underside since it wouldn’t ever be seen unless you crawled under the table.
The spray paint did really well on the legs. There was no running or dripping and we both double checked each part to ensure everything was painted. We actually did this towards the end of August and it was over a hundred degrees outside. That means it didn’t take a couple of hours for the table to dry and be able to go back into the house.
We put folders under the legs to protect the carpet just in case and then left the table for 24 hours to be sure it had dried completely. My uncle said that was the best way to do it. We also left the top of the table the lighter color it was originally because it stood out more.
Buffalo Plaid
I wanted to let you see the buffalo plaid up close before you saw the finished project. I saw these in a magazine and just fell in love with them. I ended up getting them from Montgomery Wards (their catalog to be precise) and they came in sets of two. There are some bar stools as well that I am thinking about getting for my island.
I can’t begin to tell you how much I love these chairs. I say an accent chair in the same pattern for the living room but it would mean having to change so much if I got it. I’m thinking about redoing my office area though next year and adding it in there. I may even see about doing my desk chair in that fabric. This fabric would be perfect for teachers chairs though. Since my living room, office area, dining room, and kitchen are actually one very large open room it would tie them all together nicely.
The Finished Look
Everything came together nicely and you can see it all looks great with the new chairs. I need new curtains but I have found the ones that I think I want. Well, I have it narrowed down to different ones and need to make a final decision.
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I live in a small Georgia town that you most likely have never heard of and I LOVE it! My house is more than full as I am a single mother of four & caregiver to my aging mother and uncle. Lover of all things Outlander. Goes to the beat of her own drum woman.
Sheila Vives says
I really like the idea of repainting the table to make it work with the chairs. It is really different and fun. I like a personal touch, something different than regular store bought cookie cutter furniture, so repainting this took it up a notch.
Rita says
Me too. I wanted something that was me. I also hated the idea of getting a new table when there was nothing wrong with the one we have.
Jillian Too says
I love the transformation. It looks great.
Rita says
Thank you.
Kelly D says
I love the new look, it is timeless.
Rita says
Thank you so much. I’m hoping it will stand the test of time.
monique s says
I love the look. Very homey and very inviting. It feels warm and friendly
Rita says
Thank you so much.
Tim says
The black looks really nice on the table, especially with the black and white pattern on the chairs.
Rita says
Thank you. We love how it turned out.
Colleen Boudreau says
LOVE the new look!
Rita says
Thank you.
Dorothy Boucher says
I love what you did , I love doing DIY projects at home, and saving money in my pocket. I love that you only did the bottom half,
of this table and saved the top, and also dressed up the chairs, Love it and love the buffalo look, great job. and shared.
@tisonlyme143
Rita says
Thank you so much. We loved the top the way it was and was a little worried it wouldn’t work.
Mary Gardner says
You did such a great job on the table. It looks so nice with the new chairs and I hope you will post a new pic when you get the new curtains. I am excited to see it all finished and I have no doubt it will be great!
Rita says
Thank. I am planning on posting an updated picture with the new curtains. I am hoping to have them in the next month or so. I think I have finally decided on the colors and such that I want to go in that area.
latanya says
I love it. Buffalo plaid is going to be my theme for Christmas
Rita says
I love it! I was thinking about doing the same thing!
Natalie says
I love the plaid against the wood! It is very updated and stylish!
Rita says
Thank you! We were hoping it would look that way.
Julie Lundstrom says
I love the new chairs and table. I love plaid and polka dots. Love the plaid chairs. I would like them here in my home.
Rita says
I got them online at Montgomery Wards. We did have to put the legs on them when they arrived but it was very easily done.
Anthony S says
It’s a nice look.
Rita says
Thank you.
Steve Guth says
The chairs look great with the table.
Rita says
Thank you. We are pleased with how well they look together.
athena j graeme says
I love the checkered fabric on those chairs!
Rita says
Thank you. They do look great.
Brittany Raisor says
I love the new chairs and the finished look! It’s a very modern and fashionable look, and they look very comfortable!
Rita says
They are super comfortable.
Lauren Becker says
I think it looks awesome – very chic and cute. I love plaid!
-Lauren
Rita says
Thank you. I was surprised how much I liked the plaid.
Lisa says
I think they look great, very timeless!
Rita says
Thank you so much!
Darlene Carbajal says
I love them!
Rita says
Thank you!
Cindy Peterson says
Buffalo plaid is a fun look. When I first read “buffalo plaid” I thought of red lumberjack plaid. I must say I like the black and white better than my minds’ image.
Rita says
It is a fun look. The red lumberjack plaid to me is a Christmas sort of color.
Sara Zielinski says
These new chairs look amazing, great job!
Rita says
Thank you so much!
Tiffany S says
I think the chairs look amazing, I love buffalo plaid.
Rita says
Thank you, I do too.
Kathryn McDill says
Looks great! I love the look of the black with the wood.
Rita says
Thank you so much!
Kayley says
It’s not my style, but I think you did a great job with it!
Rita says
Thank you, I appreciate it.
Robin Abrams says
I love the chairs they would look great in my kitchen
Rita says
They may! They certainly changed things quickly around here.
desiree grubbs says
Buffalo Plaid is my FAVORITE! I think this was a wonderful project and turned out amazing!
Rita says
Thank you. They are quickly becoming my favorite as well.
Ellen B says
I think it looks great!
Rita says
Thank you so much!
Tony Platz says
It is a homey and welcoming design it says sit and visit.
Rita says
Thank you so much. That is what we were going for.
Anne S says
I really love that look. The table looks great – warm wood and that black paint to go with the chairs — but that black and white buffalo plaid on the chairs is what really makes it all look modern and stylish, yet warm and homey at the same time. So I put you on notice – I’m just going to have to steal it!
Rita says
Please do. I knew I loved the plaid when I saw it but then was so unsure how it would all look.
Donna L says
Love it! Nice job! You’re very talented.
Rita says
Thank you. As I said I would love to take all the credit but my uncle helped so much. He was a carpenter before he was forced to retire.
Kristin McCall says
I love the new look. You did an amazing job! I look forward to more projects.
Rita says
Thank you. It was my first table and I had plenty of help.
Susan Christy says
Looks great! I love the buffalo plaid.
Rita says
Thank you so much.
Sandy Bonesteel says
It’s a great new look. It looks very modern.
Rita says
Thank you.
Kelly Kimmell says
I love plaid, so I think it turned out great!!
Rita says
Thank you, it really did turn out well.
Ashley C. says
I love the buffalo plaid and how you made it fit with the table!
Rita says
Thank you so much.
Tracie Cooper says
I love it! Its so my type of style!
Rita says
Thank you so much!
DailyWoman (Lacey) says
I love this look. The plaid chairs are awesome, and they match the table perfectly.
Rita says
Thank you! We are loving them.
Tonya Mcminn says
Love the chairs. Buffalo plaid has always been one of my favorites.
Rita says
Thank you, we love them as well.
Katy Swab says
I love this so much! I think I might have to copy!! Thank you for sharing!
Rita says
Thank you and you are so welcome!
Nidhi c says
I love the whole look. Its very modern and appealing.
Rita says
Thank you.
kathy Persons says
I absolutely love them Great farmhouse feel
Rita says
Thank you so much.
Katherine S says
I like them a lot. They have a lot of character and are fun.
Rita says
Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much nicer my dining room looks.
Mell says
What a difference some paint makes. They look great
Rita says
Thank you. It did make a huge difference.
Kayte CookWatts says
I LOVE decor that works but still has a touch of whimsy! Nice work.
Rita says
Thank you. I never thought of whimsy when I decided to go with that look but I am thrilled it ended up having some.
Debbie Yoder says
I think the table and chairs look wonderful, great job!
Rita says
Thank you.
Karen A. says
I think the it looks absolutely awesome.
Rita says
Thank you so much.
Antoinette M says
I think you did a fantastic job. I love it!
Rita says
Thank you so much.
ellen beck says
I like howyou repurposed the table rather than getting new. It looks nice. I also like the plaid and itlooks clean and nice. I am a huge advocate of using what you have first and this looks great.
Rita says
I am thrilled that is what we decided to do. It turned out so much better than I thought.
Cheryl B says
I love it.. reminds me of a farmhouse look.
Rita says
Thank you. I love the farmhouse look.
jeanna says
I think they look wonderful! I love Buffalo Plaid! You did a good job!
Rita says
Thank you so much.
mrsshukra says
NIce checkered upholstery on chairs!
Rita says
Thank you.
Hollie Jahnke says
I would love to do something like this with my table. It turned out beautiful!
Rita says
Thank you. As I said we used spray paint and it made everything much easier.
Nicole Zerbini says
It looks so good! Great job!
Rita says
Thank you so much!
Kate F. says
I like it – you did a good job.
Rita says
Thank you.
Rebecca Weiss says
The chairs look great. I love crafting and adding my own touch to things. I think it’s much cheaper to do it myself too.
Rita says
It is much cheaper. I looked at new tables and couldn’t believe how much they cost. I even looked at unfinished ones and they were still pretty expensive.
Danielle Porter says
Would love to see it with the new curtains. They clash at the moment. The table and chairs are such a strong focal point I love them!
Rita says
I agree about the curtains. I have finally made a decision on them and will be getting the new ones soon. I promise to post a pic with the new ones.
bn100 says
looks nice
Rita says
Thank you.
Kim Cowgar says
I love it! It bordering on a very classic look but has such a wonderfully comfy-feeling touch with the plaid
Rita says
Thank you so much! It is very comfy.
Kenia says
I love your new chairs. My Christmas theme this year includes buffalo check!
Rita says
I love that theme! Thank you!
Vickie says
Love them and Buffalo Plaid too. Huge fan of both.
Great job an congrats on home remodel success.
Ours is going slooowwww and more expensive than planned 😉
Carol Moore says
Love the chair colors and design.
Laurajj says
Oh I love the plaid look you did! Makes it look for inviting!
Sheila Askins says
I love the look so much! the chairs complete the room and give it an overall cozy feel! great job!
Rita says
Thank you so much!
wen budro says
I love this look. It came out really nice. I love repurposing or reupholstering furniture instead of throwing away a perfectly good piece of furniture.
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
I love it!!! Buffalo is such a fun, pretty pattern! I would love to have a set like those!!
Deanna Marissa says
love the new chair. Great job.
Heather Dawn says
I think it looks amazing! I love buffalo plaid.
paige chandler says
They are so awesome and inspirational. Thanks for sharing
Julie Waldron says
I really like the whole look! You did a great job!
Deb Pelletier says
The table and chairs look great, so wonderful . Ready for the Holidays.
NANCY says
Looks great
Sarah L says
I think they look great! Good job of painting the table to go with the chairs.
Sarah Cool says
I love the new look it’s so chic!
Tina W says
I have some kitchen chairs I’ve been wanting to recover for YEARS but I can’t decide on a fabric. I love the paint job on your table and am thinking I may do something similar with mine.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I love the plaid, it looks great!
Jessi Housel says
The new look is amazing! I love diy projects and the buffalo plaid is really on trend right now too! I’m a flannel fan so this works for me!
Angelica says
I love the look! What an upgrade, you did an awesome job! The black and white flannel is perfect.
Rita says
Thank you so much! I am so glad that I did this.
Ruth Josey says
This is such a simple update but it’s just perfect and goes so well with the buffalo plaid chairs (which I absolutely love!). Great job and thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!
Ruth
Rita says
Thank you. The chairs have been such a huge hit.
Peggy Johnson says
I love their new look. They look great
Rita says
Thank you.
ae minx says
That’s such a classic look. I just love it
Seyma Bennett Shabbir says
YOu did an amazing job. I wish I know how to do this myself and do a good job.
Rita says
Thank you. My uncle did help me but truthfully we just took our time. We both made sure that we checked behind one another for drips or runs.
Adriane says
Love the fabric and the whole look is bold but very warm and welcoming
stella methvin says
Love them, I have always loved plaids and paisleys and love upcycling and DIY projects. The easiest way to update a look.
Rita says
I love plaids as well. This black and white just called to me.
DanielM says
i like the look
Rita says
Thank you.
MaryAnn says
I like the chairs with the table. It looks really good.
laura bernard says
these look great!
Rita says
Thank you.
Kelly Gray says
I love love love the chairs!!!! The table looks great as well, but I love those chairs
Rita says
Thank you so much!
Cassandra D says
I love the transformation. Looks like a top of the line piece.
Trisha Musgrave says
I think the chairs turned out great!!
Amy Deeter says
They are looking real nice. i absolutely love the colors
Leah Shumack says
I love the look of the new chairs! They would look great in my house!