Butler-tray table

We found this butler tray table in a junk shop for next to nothing! With a quick coat or two of spray paint it's easy to achieve a good-as-new look. If you can find a pair, even better - they look great either side of a bed, accessorised with reading lamps.

 

You'll need

Butler tray-style table
Newspaper

Super White Primer

Super Black Matt

Hints & tips

If the colour you're using is lighter than the original item, apply a coat of Super White Primer to ensure that the finish is even.

Butler-tray Table
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Step by step guide
Step Number1

Make sure your work area is properly ventilated, and lay out newspaper to work on.

 
Step Number2

Rub the table lightly with coarse sandpaper to remove any flaking paint or varnish.

 
Step Number3

If the new colour is lighter than the table's original colour, apply a single coat of Super White Primer.

 
Step Number4

Apply several coats of the Super colour of your choice. We've used Super Matt Black.

 
Step Number5

Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Plasti-kote spray paint cans.