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Crushing on a Coral Side Table

June 11, 2014 by Cassie 29 Comments

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I don’t know if I have officially announced it here, and apologies if I haven’t, but did you know that Sweet Clover is now a retailer for General Finishes??  Well, we are. 🙂  Sarah and I both love working with their paint and products so it was a natural fit for us.  I was especially excited to try out some of their fun new colors.  A few weeks ago I shared a dresser in Emerald Green, and I have also tried the Patina Green.  One of the exciting new colors I was anxious to try out was Coral Crush.  Since I am not myself a coral girl, and I was nervous about this color, I decided to try it on something small first.

I recently found these side tables at my favorite flea market, and knew they’d be lovely painted.

I already had a plan for the one on the right, but the one on the left was perfect for a test drive with coral crush!

Using my orbital sander, I sanded all of the flat surfaces with 180 grit sandpaper.  I lightly (barely, if I am being honest!) sanded the legs.

I applied the first coat, and allowed it to dry.  I tested an area on the leg I hadn’t sanded to see if the paint had any adherence issues, but it stuck like a champ!

I applied two more coats for a nice solid finish.  When it was dry, I lightly distressed it along the edges. To finish it, I applied General Finishes wax, which we also now carry.  I love their wax- I know it’s not quite as durable as poly, but it goes on so smoothly and for a distressed piece of furniture it’s protection enough in my opinion!

When it was all done, I gave it a proper photo shoot on my porch.  I am so glad we live in the country now so no one is here to wonder what that whack job of a neighbor is doing photographing furniture again.

And now that I have used this color, I am excited to use it on another project!  It’s the perfect coral- not too pink and not too salmon…. just right!
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  1. Meg @ Never a Dull Day says

    June 11, 2014 at 11:41 am

    That is a great coral!! I’ve been looking for a good one to play with… I know now which one to try!!

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  2. Our Pinteresting Family says

    June 11, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I need this color! It’s so pretty and it looks beautiful on the table. 🙂

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  3. Gretchen says

    June 11, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Love the shape of the table! and good for you branching out of your color comfort zone 🙂

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  4. The Painted Drawer says

    June 11, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    I’ve seen that color and it is outside of my typical color scheme too but it looks very sweet on that table. I don’t live in the country and am definitely looked upon as the strange lady taking more pictures of furniture in her garage lol!

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  5. Kris @ Driven by Décor says

    June 11, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Such a pretty color – it would look darling in a little girl’s room! I just used General Finishes to paint a furniture piece (thanks to your rec) and I’m hooked!

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  6. pam {simple details} says

    June 11, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    You’re right such a perfect coral, what a fun pop of color against a white or dark gray. I know my neighbors think I’m a whackadoo for sure! 🙂

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  7. brepurposed.com says

    June 11, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Oo yes I love that color! I’m not too big of a pink person but I love that shade! I haven’t tried General Finishes paint yet but I definitely need to 🙂

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  8. Angela Santaniello says

    June 11, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    CUTE! I’ve been trying to figure out what to use that color on. I’ve been dying to try it.

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  9. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    June 11, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    I now officially need some coral in my house!

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  10. Ali Richardson says

    June 11, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    Cute!! I love that (it would look ca-ute in Hayden’s room). XOXO

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  11. [email protected] says

    June 11, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    Cute! I love that color!

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  12. Keya @ Vintage Prairie Style says

    June 11, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    cute table cassie and i am pretty sure those who live on our street who don’t already know me think i am a huge weirdo for constantly dragging pieces outside and taking pictures…

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  13. Gail Wilson says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    very pretty table Cassie. It still looks a little pink to me, but I really do love how it turned out.

    gail

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  14. [email protected] says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:37 am

    I agree that it’s just right!! Very pretty!

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  15. [email protected] says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:37 am

    I agree that it’s just right!! Very pretty!

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  16. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    June 12, 2014 at 2:22 am

    It’s a cool, neat color. It looks new and fresh! Love it.

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  17. Rita Mireles says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I think it looks absolutely PERFECT!

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  18. Rita Mireles says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I think it looks absolutely PERFECT!

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  19. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    What a sweet little piece to go all girly! That is one really pretty color!

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  20. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    June 12, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    What a fun color!

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  21. Dana Frieling says

    June 12, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    It’s good to try new things every once in awhile. That’s what I tell my kids anyway. 😉

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  22. Amber Wills says

    June 12, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    That is truly the perfect corally pink! Love the color on that pieces. It works so well with the lines!

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  23. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    June 12, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    Very pretty color! And I like the piece of furniture, too. Seems like a great piece for my living room.

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  24. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    June 13, 2014 at 12:12 am

    This is very pretty. It’s awesome when you can rescue a piece like that.

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  25. Summer Hogan says

    June 13, 2014 at 2:44 am

    I love this color! Looks great Cassie!

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  26. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    June 15, 2014 at 2:26 am

    Hahaha!!! I’m always trying to act all natural as I’m taking pictures of stuff outside, but I know they all think I’m a total nut job 😀

    Reply
  27. Bethany DeVore says

    June 15, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    Great color and it’s perfect on that table!

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  28. Krista thehappyhousie says

    June 16, 2014 at 3:55 am

    Gorgeous!! I just did a few pieces coral as well- it is so pretty. I love the lines on that beautiful little table – they are so perfectly brought out by this stunning color!

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  29. [email protected] Charm says

    June 16, 2014 at 5:58 am

    Such a pretty little table Cassie…luv the color!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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