Restoration file #3: Old Stool to Coffee Table

      I have an old stool with rusted legs. I want to repair and convert it to a coffee table instead, to make it more useful. I hope this next project will give moms new ideas on how to re-use their old furniture.

Step 1: Before you begin, always check for any broken parts. Clean the surface with a rag. While you are doing this, you can think of new ideas on how to convert your old stuff.

Step 2: Unscrew the wooden seat. Since our plan is to make this into a coffee table, we have to cut the metal legs shorter.
Get a measuring stick or tape and get the desired length of the legs that you want.

Step 3: Since the lower legs are already rusted we had to cut them using a METAL SAW. You can easily buy this from any hardware store. Measure the frame from the base and mark the desired length. Mark the parts that you are going to cut with a marker.

Step 4: Apply METAL PAINT PRIMER to the frame. The primer will protect the frame from rust. Make a second application for better coating. Let it dry.  Sand the frame to make the surface smooth.

Step 5: Choose the final color that you like for the project. For this, we are using BLACK ENAMEL PAINT.
Put a little PAINT THINNER to the ENAMEL for easier and better coating. Let it dry then apply a second  coating.

Step 6: Get an old table top or board and re-paint it. The design is up to you.

 Step 7: For this chess/checkers board, we used a masking tape to divide the parts.
Paint the squares alternately.

This is now our finished product. From an old stool to a nice coffee table.