When we did the complete remodel of our 96′ Winnebago camper, we decided to paint our dinette table. Β But that didn’t turn out so well.
After our disappointment in the countertop paint, we decided to scrape the paint off and try fix the eyesore.
Uh. Β Yeah. Β It didn’t work so well…
Oh disappointment! Β The tabletop surface was pretty trashed & we needed a solution.
Here were our ideas for fixing our table:
- Replace the tabletop
- Paint with a different brand countertop paint
- Mod Podge something artsy and cover with a thick coat of Polyurethane
- Use a tablecloth
- Wear a blindfold
We chose to use a tablecloth. Β But instead of just laying a tablecloth on top that would slide around and give something for the kids to hide their broccoli under, we decided to affix a laminate tablecloth semi-perminantly to the surface.
I picked up the fabric from Hobby Lobby. Β They have a decent selection of laminate fabric. Β This particular one was $15/yard,minus the 30% discount that their decorator fabric always seemsΒ to be.
IΒ stretchedΒ and stapled the cloth all the way around the table and it’s working out nicely! Β It only cost $11 after the discount.
Oh and you see those cup holder holes in the first picture at the top? Β Our table has inserts for those holes to set your drink in but we never used them for their intended purposes. Β Honestly, our kids spent more time taking them off the table and standing on them as they slide across the RV.
This is not a permanent solution of course. Β You know since it’s basically a wipeable fabric Β table cloth. Β If there are tears in the fabric or the laminate wears away, we’ll take the cover off and recover it. Β But for $11, that’s not bad! Β Best of all it didn’t involve stripping, prepping, and days of curing.
Stay tuned for our countertop fix, (which is still in the works).
Blessings,
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