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" Have you got a side table or bedside table\u00A0that has\u00A0seen better days and might be in need of some TLC?\u00A0 Follow\u00A0these six simple steps to\u00A0transform your\u00A0table\u00A0into a craft masterpiece that can\u00A0once again\u00A0become the focal point of the room. All you need to do is chose your paint\u00A0colour... 1. Using a medium-grade sandpaper, create a smooth surface and a &amp;#039;key&amp;#039; for the paint to adhere to.\u00A0 2. Brush away any dust and give the whole piece a wash with a clean sponge and a diluted sugar soap solution. Rinse and allow to dry.  3. Apply a coat or two of primer (unless you&amp;#039;re using a self-priming paint) and leave to dry.\u00A0  4. Give the paint a thorough stir and, using a good-quality paintbrush, apply your first coat with light, even strokes and then let it dry.\u00A0 5. With a fine-grade sandpaper, go over the painted surface to create a smooth finish and remove any paint drips. Brush away the dust. 6. Apply a second coat of paint and leave to dry. For a unique look, use two different paint colours. Project created by Clementene Coates (clementenecoates.co.uk).  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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