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By Maryann @ Domestically Speaking 48 Comments

TV Tray Makeover

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I’ve got an awesome TV Tray Makeover to share with you today. I always love to see what some stain and paint can do to transform an item. It’s thrift store makeover time again. I love this time of the month to see what my blogging friends transform.

So this month I turned a basic TV tray into this!

Thrift Store Tray After

Amazing stuff right?

So I found this basic TV tray at a thrift store.  I’m sure you’ve all seen one and might even have one.  The store was 30% off that day so I scored it for $2.35.

Thrift Store Tray Before

Very functional… but nothing too exciting to look at.

Tray Makeover Supplies:

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  • basic tv tray
  • sanding block
  • Kona stain
  • foam brush
  • acrylic paint writer

So I started by giving it a good cleaning.

Then I gave the white portion a light sanding… I wanted to scuff it up because it was getting a staining!

I used one of my favorite shades of stain lately…. Kona.  It’s a beautiful, rich brown.  I used a foam brush and gave it a nice coat, let it sit about 5-10 minutes and then wiped off the excess.

Thrift Store TV Tray Makeover 2

I let it dry thoroughly overnight and then came the fun part… Painting!  I used an acrylic paint writer in white to create some fun, whimsical flowers.

I started by sketching out some ideas on paper, then went to work.

The paint tip with the paint writer was very easy to use and it took less than 30 minutes to knock-out the design on the tray.

The results…

Thrift Store TV Tray Makeover 7

LOVE!!!  I’ve been wanting something to put my laptop on while working in bed and this is perfect… although I told my kiddos it was so they could bring me breakfast in bed daily!

A few more pics of this TV tray makeover that I’m loving…

Thrift Store TV Tray Makeover 6

Now check out what the rest of the team made over this month.

March Thrift Store Befores
Vintage Vanity Stool Makeover Concrete Planter Makeover Seed Storage Box from a Wooden Recipe Card Holder Thrift Store Coffee Table Makeover TV Tray Makeover Inexpensive Kitchen Wall Decor Repurposed Tobacco Basket Project

48 Comments Filed Under: craft, diy, HOW TO, paint Tagged With: makeover, stain, thrift store, tray, tutorial, tv

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  1. Amy Giannini says

    February 6, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    So the white surface was just painted wood? I have one of these and I always thought it was something like whiteboard. How much sanding did it take (if you can remember now!).

    Reply
    • Maryann says

      February 6, 2019 at 7:45 pm

      Hi Amy! I sanded the white surface, just enough to scuff it up… so that it could absorb the stain.

      Reply
  2. Ivory says

    July 26, 2017 at 8:54 pm

    OMG, how beauty this tray turned out. I love this.

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      July 26, 2017 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you Ivory!

      Reply
  3. Sarah @ EDEA Smith says

    August 26, 2014 at 1:55 am

    Lovely!! What a fab idea.

    The flowers are a beautiful touch too

    Well done you 🙂

    Sarah @ EDEA Smith
    http://www.edea-smith.co.uk

    Reply
  4. Meegan says

    August 22, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    Love the white and the flowers. It looks fabulous. Looks like everyone had a great time. Pinned.

    Reply
  5. Sharon Hines says

    August 21, 2014 at 3:10 am

    It turned out so pretty! Makes me wish I still had my old white top tray.

    Reply
  6. Jessica says

    August 18, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    This is AMAZING! I am a thrift store junkie and I have seen these before but never thought about redoing them! I am so excited to see this transformation. My mind is going crazy now!
    my site is new and I am working on getting posts up from products I have made for my store. stop by and check it out sometime 🙂 https://www.liverandomlysimple.com

    Reply
  7. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    August 18, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    I can’t believe how you took that plain white/wood tray and transformed it into such an awesome piece. Love the white flowers!
    ~ Ashley

    Reply
  8. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    August 17, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Absolutely lovely, Maryann! It looks so rich and those flowers are the perfect touch.

    Reply
  9. KRISTIN says

    August 17, 2014 at 11:56 am

    This is so pretty, I have one of those just waiting for a makeover!

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 17, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks Kristin! I think everyone who got married in the 90’s has one… right?

      Reply
  10. Angie says

    August 17, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Could you add a pattern for the flowers? I just really love the design and haven’t the talent to draw free hand. =)

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 17, 2014 at 1:25 pm

      Let me ponder the best way to do that… I can free hand it, but I’m sure I couldn’t do it with a graphics program.

      Reply
  11. Malia says

    August 17, 2014 at 7:39 am

    It’s gorgeous! I love it. I hope you kids bring you breakfast in bed using the new tray!

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 17, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks Malia – I hope so too 😉

      Reply
  12. Heather says

    August 17, 2014 at 7:27 am

    Love your makeover Maryann!! The floral design is so gorgeous! So fun to party with you today!!! Heather

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 17, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks you Heather… I love how it turned out!

      Reply
  13. debbiedoos says

    August 17, 2014 at 6:13 am

    What a gorgeous makeover Maryann! I love the after. Great score.

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      August 17, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      Thanks Debbie!! Gotta love a deal!

      Reply
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