Those Lack side tables and coffee tables are such an awesome bargain that it’s pretty much impossible not to pass them up; but the problem is they’re rather plain looking. With a few extra dollars, you can definitely spruce up your living room using what would otherwise be pretty lacklustre furniture and a couple of additional accessories in order to transform your space.
For today’s Ikea hack, you can create a marble-looking variation of the Lack side table or coffee table, or cover it in one of dozens of unique patterns and textures using the links we’ve provided.
Let’s get started!
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The parts. You’ll need
- Lack side table (white) x1 – $12.99
- OR Lack coffee table (white) x1 – $29.99
- Textured paper (marble, or whatever you want) – approx. $15.00
- Modge-Podge
- Clear lacquer
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Do it.
Get out your Modge-Podge and the paper. Spread out the paper on a sheet, some plastic or newspaper, and totally cover it on both sides with the glue. When the glue dries, it hardens and makes for a good surface for the side table, so be pretty generous.
Lay the paper over the table top, or cover the whole thing. Use a flat tool like a knife, ruler or old credit card to push out the bubbles for a smooth surface.
When the table dries, cover the top and sides with several layers of a clear lacquer, letting the lacquer dry between layers, so that the paper won’t rip if the table is bumped or gets wet.
That’s it!
Source: Sketch 42