Grain Sack Striped Laundry Folding Table

How to paint the perfect grain sack stripes.
Old laminate table


I sure didn't pass up this laminate table on the side of the road.


It was just the right size for a folding table in my laundry room.

I knew all it needed was a little paint and a few stripes.


First I gave the pedestal legs a coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Duck Egg, then painted the top Bright White. 


White top and blue legs

I love that this paint sticks to laminate with no sanding or prep.


When the paint dried, I gave the table top a clear coat of wax.


I used Frog Tape (affiliate link) to tape off my grain sack stripes and then painted in the spaces.


I did this with an uneven shading so the stripes would come out looking distressed.

Red stripe with tape down center of table

This Frog Tape is fabulous... not a speck of paint leaked under the tape!
red grain sack stripe and tape

When the stripes were dry, I ran fine sandpaper over them for more distressing and then I re-waxed the table.


red grain sack stripes

This is my basement laundry room, not too glamorous but very functional!


Take a look at what it looks like after another recent update!

washer and dryer and striped table

And this... is my "new" grain sack striped folding table.


grain sack striped table

grain sack striped pin


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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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Comments

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJuly 1, 2013 at 6:31 PM

    Perfect table and the stripe is wonderful. Definitely reminds me of a grain sack. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  2. My Repurposed LifeJuly 1, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    how fun is that stripe! So much better. :)
    cool laundry room... mine is pitiful!

    gail

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  3. Shabby Brocante, KarenJuly 1, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Wow! You make that look easy! Taking note of the frog tape! Love the stripes and grain sack look. You've made the space look great!
    Karen

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  4. Shabby Brocante, KarenJuly 1, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    BTW....pinned this :)

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  5. BlissJuly 2, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Folding table envy. Never thought I'd have that.
    Bliss

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  6. AnonymousJuly 2, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Love it!

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  7. KathleenJuly 2, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I have a similar table in my basement. We brought it from Huntington when we moved! I bought it in Fortunoffs, lol! Mine is piled with boxes. You did a great job!
    Have a Happy 4th, Susan. God bless America!

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  8. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJuly 2, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    LOVE it!! You are so good at seeing the "potential" in things and actually doing something with it!! I need some help in that area...my junk shed is full :)

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  9. Windmill FarmJuly 2, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I would have passed that table up but you made it into something FAB!!! I love the idea of making it look like a grain sack. Great Job. Happy 4th to you from hot, hot Northern California Windmill Farm. Paula

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  10. Dana BishopJuly 3, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    You did an awesome job with this table. What a great addition to the laundry room! Love it!

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  11. breida with a b.July 3, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    oh, hey!
    I LOVE the way that came out! Nice find!
    Breida

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  12. Diana Crasta InteriorsJuly 4, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    It looks so uncomplicated yet elegant...love it...:)...

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  13. Something Nice and PrettyJuly 10, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    Mine is pitiful too, it's out in the garage! Yours is great and the table is fab!

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  14. Debilou ~ Mississippi MamaJuly 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I had a table just like that up until we built our kitchen island a few years ago. Love the way you painted it.

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  15. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    That looks great! visiting from Miss Mustard Seed:)

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  16. UnknownSeptember 1, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    LOVE YOUR FOLDING TABLE, I WISH MY LAUNDRY ROOM WAS BIG ENOUGH TO HAVE ONE!

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