This coffee table has a little bit of a mixed personality, but it’s purpose is speaking loud and clear! It’s a solid wood, durable piece of furniture with a rustic-finish surface that is ready to take on a family. The surface has been completely sanded back, re-stained with black stain, and finished with a clear wax for a low lustre sheen and water-resistant surface. The final color looks more like a dark walnut and the rustic finish should only improve with use and age.
The base has been painted in Benjamin Moore’s Slate Gray – a dark blue-gray that’s a nice complement to the dark surface.
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Supplies List:
- DeWalt rotary sander
- 8-hole, 60-grit sanding discs – buy THESE ones – see why below.*
- General Finishes black gel stain
- Clear wax
- Round wax brush
- Shoe shine brush to shine the wax
- Benjamin Moore Slate Gray acrylic enamel
- Purdy brush – THIS on is my favorite
*Pro Tip: I was using generic sanding discs, but they lose their Velcro grip very quickly. THESE are the only ones that stay put on the rotary sanding pad.
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This rustic dark walnut finish turned out almost identical to the large coffee table I have in my own living room and I absolutely LOVE the warmth and functionality it brings to the room.
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This slate gray coffee table is now for sale in Entri Ways’ online shop.
NOTE: If you love the rustic top but would like to color-match the base to other pieces in your room, that’s an easy fix. All you have to do is brush on a coat of paint in the color of your choice.
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to products I use myself.
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