DIY Hairpin Legs Table Makeover

Hi Instructables! I think this is my first time sharing a furniture makeover here and I am so excited about how I updated this old side table using paint, stain, and new legs. I hope you enjoy this quick and easy tutorial.

Side Table Set

Paint Brushes

Shop Towel

TSP Substitute

Orbital Sander

Oscillating Tool (similar)

Sandpaper

Tack Cloth

Epoxy Stick

Hairpin Table Legs

B-I-N Shellac Base Primer

Walnut Gel Stain

Anchor Silk All-In-One-Mineral Paint

Water-Repellent Topcoat

I cleaned the side table set using a TSP substitute with water combined in a spray bottle. I wiped it thoroughly with a sponge, rinsed it off with clear water, and wiped it down again, leaving it with no residue.

My plan was to turn the tables length-wise and add the hairpin legs for a modern look. Since it has old hardware pulls, I removed them and fill them with all-purpose putty, and then sanded them for a smooth finish.

Before staining and painting the tables, I gave it a good scuff sanding to ensure the adhesion of the stain and paint.

The top and side panels were stained with two coats of Walnut color oil-based stain.

I recognize that making this a jig intimidated me at first, but definitely, this tool made the hairpin leg attachment much easier.

I installed the hairpin legs by placing them evenly on each corner, then drilled holes for easy screwing.

Painted the table with deep black All-In-One Mineral Paint. This saved me a huge amount of time as it doesn't need any primer and topcoat.

Here is the finished look of the Hairpin Legs Table Makeover! The contrast of the warm wood finish against the gorgeous black gives a modern look paired with the hairpin legs. Love it! I hope you enjoyed my first furniture makeover tutorial here on Instructables.