Nerdy Coffee table: Thrift store coffee table make over.
Refinishing a coffee table from Goodwill into something subtle and nerdy.
I choose pop culture icons that meant something to my family.

Batman
Dr. Who Tardis
Rick and Morty
Invader Zim
Pinky and the Brain
iZombie (didn’t turn out as something recognizable, way too subtle.)
Stewie from Family Guy
The Flash

Each of these are shows I enjoyed with my kids sharing some fond laughs where the coffee table should have been. Don't worry, my kids are old enough to drive, so everything was age appropriate at the time.


Some of the Tools I used for this.
Painter’s masking tape.
Hobby Knife
Dual bladed hobby knife
Self healing cutting pad.
Scissors (any sharp ones will do).
Gloves
Stain
Finish:
PolyAcrilic brush on (normally great, but didn't do well in high humidity)

Polyolyurethane Spray (be sure to choose Gloss, Semi-Gloss or satin to match your desire)

Terry Cloth Towels
Brush

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