How To Make A Chalk Paint Pineapple Stenciled Table
Why pineapples? I have a thing about Pineapples. Which is probably why my sister gave me some pineapple knobs for Christmas. I was dying to use the pineapple handles for a furniture upcycle. That’s why I made this pineapple stenciled table.
I think of pineapples as being the king of fruits. I hate to admit it, but I’m easily seduced by great looking packaging. As far as fruit go, the pineapple wins hands down in the looks department. Also having been brought up in the tropics I do like tropical themed crafts. Last year I made a tropical themed birdhouse decoration.
There was not much wrong with the console table I picked up from the junk store. It was the perfect size for my lounge with 2 handy draws for the remote and takeaway menus. It was just a bit boring and tired looking. All it need was a bit of pimping with paint and new handles to turn it into something delightful and a bit more interesting.
As well as a tropical theme, I wanted to give the console table a shabby chalk paint makeover gold and black paint job. New pineapple knobs just added to the whole effect on the pineapple stenciled table.

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What You Need For A Stenciled Table Makeover
- Pineapple cabinet knobs – Mine
were a present but you should be able to find some online. - Montanna Gold – Gold Chrome Spray paint.
- Black Chalk Paint
- A clear furniture wax for chalk paint.
- Vaseline
- Rounded chalk paint brush
- Pineapple Stencils – I was going to make my own pineapple stencil but when I saw how cheap they were online I didn’t think it was worth the effort, so I bought some.
- Pineapple wrapping paper to line the draws.

Painting the stenciled table
1. I wanted to go for a black and gold shabby, chippy paint effect. To achieve this firstly I spray painted the edges of the console with the gold chrome spray paint. It’s best to do this outside as spray paint can be a bit smelly.2. Once the gold paint is dry and before covering the console table with the black chalk paint, I brushed vaseline on the edges and corners where I wanted the gold paint to show through.
3. Next, paint the table with the black chalk paint and leave to dry. Once dry use a cloth to rub away the black paint from the edges where you put the vaseline. The paint should come away easily revealing the gold underneath.



How to Make the Pineapple Stenciled Table
I used 2 pineapple stencils for this stenciled table. They were actually the same design but different sizes.
1. The first thing I did was tape the large pineapple stencil with masking tape to the top of the cupboard and sprayed with the gold chrome paint.If you can’t get the stencil to lie totally flat then I recommend using a stencil brush and a dabbing motion. You can either use some liquid gold paint for this. Or as the stencil is only a small area, you can spray some of the gold paint out of the can to create a paint puddle. Then use this puddle of paint with the stencil brush.


2. Next, I taped the small pineapple stencils to the side of the table. Again I painted these with gold paint. The table was laid down on

3. Even though the pineapple knobs my sister gave me were the inspiration for this pineapple stenciled table. They were the wrong

4. For the finishing touch, I lined the two drawers on the stenciled table with pineapple gift wrap.

5. Finally to seal the chalk paint I applied clear furniture wax with a soft cloth to the pineapple stenciled table.



The pineapple table really fits in well with my pineapple decor. I’ve even made some gold crushed can DIY planters to match the theme.

If you liked this post you might want to check out some of my other furniture upcycles.
Pineapple Stencil Table

Upcycled console table. Painted in black and gold chalk paint using the vaseline method to give a shabby glam look. Gold pineapples stenciled to the table.
Materials
- black chalk paint
- gold spray paint
- vaseline
- pineapple knobs
- sandpaper
- pineapple gift wrap
- clear furniture wax
Tools
- Paint brush
Instructions
- Spray table gold
- Once dry, vaseline corners
- Paint table in black
- Once dry sand corners
- Stencil pineapple on top and sides
- Add pineapple knobs and line the drawers
Linda at Mixed Kreations
What an awesome transformation! When I first saw the gold paint I was skeptical but I LOVE the finished piece with the black and the gold under showing through. Beautiful table!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, sometimes a little bit of gold looks ok.
Maria
What a beautiful and now glamorous piece!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you so much Maria.
IOANNA
Pineapple my love!!!Great job and decoration!!!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, Pineapples are great for decoration.
Sandra
This is a beautiful transformation, you are so talented! Thank you for sharing with us at Celebrate Your Story, and I hope you’re having a great weekend.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, and I’m having a great weekend so far.
Erin
Love this. I have a slight pineapple obsession myself. I was actually watching Real house Wives of B.H. & Lisa Rinna has the most adorable white plates with yellow pineapples on them. I looked for a week trying to find them, with no luck. Heartbroken. lol
Claire Armstrong
Thank you! I like the sound of those pineapple plates.
Pili
How cool is that pineapple side table!! Love you have a pillow, cup and hardware coordinating with it!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, I’m amassing quite a large pineapple accessories collection at the moment.
Brenda Young
What an adorable themed makeover Claire, I love the pineapple motif and the knobs just bring it over the top, thanks so much for sharing it at Fridays Furniture Fix!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you so much! I just ❤️ ?!
Twochicksandamom/Donna
That is lovely. I love pineapples! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you! ? ❤️!
Jerri
What a great project. I love that you even lined the drawers with pineapples, and you got the pillow and cup to match. Lovely! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, and look forward to seeing the feature.
Julie
This is beautiful, I love the gold underneath just showing through.
I’m sure I’d heard once that pineapples are a symbol of welcome somewhere in the world, I don’t know if that’s true but I kind of like the idea, and I’m sure in Spanish there is an expression about being close ‘like a pineapple’ if you are close to family or friends.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you so much Julie. Ni didn’t realise about the welcome bit until someone else said. I like the welcome symbol idea and the Spanish saying too.
Kimm at Reinvented
Ooh, Claire, I LOVE that rustic glam look! The pineapples are amazing. Great job!
Claire Armstrong
Thanks Kim, I like the idea of rustic glam, never thought of it like that before!
KIM
I am OBSESSED with this table! I love it so much!!!
Claire Armstrong
Cheers and thanks so much for saying so.
Cecilia
This is wonderful, Claire! I love all of the fun pineapple accents you used! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm–pinned!
Claire Armstrong
Thanks so much Cecilia.
Sara @ finditfixitorbuildit.com
Hi Claire!
I saw this table on the Family Joy link party and love it! Super cute:) Thanks for sharing!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you so much.
Karren
THis little table turned out beautiful and something I would find at Home GOods.
I would love to have you share on my Friday Features!
Hope you have a great week!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you and thanks for the invite.
Helen at Pleasures of the NW
Wow!! Nice job and great instructions! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party.
Claire Armstrong
Cheers and thank you!
Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog
Very cute idea. It works perfect for your space.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you so much!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods
Those pineapple knobs are fabulous! I’ve got a thrift store pineapple that I sprayed with brass paint that would look perfect on your table.
I want this! It would look fabulous in our bedroom holding my jewelry or in the dining room on the table!
What an awesome thrift store upcycle! Thanks so much for the DIY inspiration!
{BIG hugs}
~ Ashley
Claire Armstrong
Thank you so much for your kind words. I like the idea of the spray painted pineapple.
Lora
Great makeover, and I’m crazy for all your pineapple styling!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, I do like my pineapple bits and pieces.
Megan
Not going to lie, the idea of a pineapple inspired craft baffled me, but this makeover is gorgeous! I love all the aspects of this, the gold, the paint, etc. Awesome job!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, Megan, I just love the look of pineapples.
Sue Purdy
I have a thing for pineapples too and this is just so perfect! I might have to invest in one of those pineapple stencils too. Great upcycle and I love how the gold edges show through.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, the pineapple stencils only cost me a couple of dollars from eBay.
Debrashoppeno5
Love what you did with the gold and black paint but the pineapple stencil is a beautiful touch. I have always loved the symbolism of the pineapple so having it on your table is going to welcome your friends and family.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you so much!
Jelica
Such a gorgeous piece Claire! I love all things pineapple and love how you incorporated that theme inside and out. The black and gold colour scheme also adds a nice touch of glam in this rustic piece – such a clever aesthetic combination. I can’t say enough about it – just love it!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, Jesica really appreciate your comment.
Janine
Claire,
Your talent is endless! I always love your projects and this table came out fabulous!
Claire Armstrong
Thanks, Janine very kind of you to say so.
Kim~madeinaday
I am a sucker for pineapples too! I love this!!! I need that gold paint. It looks so pretty. Love the black chalk paint over it. It’s perfect. Fantastic makeover thanks for the inspiration!
Kim
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, the gold paint is a really good one, I love the Montanna Gold spray paints.
MEDINA GRILLO
I love the golden distressed look on this piece claire well done!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, Medina!
Dru
What a gorgeous piece. Did you know pineapples in decor mean “Welcome”? Thanks for the inspiration. (p.s. I love this font. What is it?)
Claire Armstrong
I didn’t know it meant that, thank you !
Toni | Small Home Soul
I learned something new about you today 🙂 I too love pineapple, as a food, but now I’ll give it more consideration as a decorative item. And those knobs, love them! Your paint job turned out great as well in all the chippy goodness 🙂
I’m happy to be doing the Thrift Store Upcycle with you, upcycle sisters unite!!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you Toni, I’m enjoying seeing all the upcycles.
Erlene
I’m on board with the pineapple love too! I need to grab those stencils to make some pillows 🙂 And I I’ll be trying the Vaseline technique. So when my hubby’s Vaseline goes missing, I’ll be directing him to this post…lol.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, the stencils were ridiculously cheap on eBay.
Michelle james
This is such a cool a table! Love the gold & the pineapple knobs-Cutest thing ever!!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, I love the knobs too!
Ann
oh. my. goodness. that is adorable. and perfect with your coffee cup!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you Ann!
Deborah
How fun is this? What a great job you did!!!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you very much.
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner
Now I think I may have a pineapple obsession! How cute is this table?!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you Amanda!
Lisa
I am totally digging this pineapple table girl. I have had a thing for pineapple decor ever since one of my very best friends gave me a brass candleholder that had a small pineapple on the base. I love what it stands for. I’m a big fan of friendship and hospitality.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you Lisa, as you can see I have quite a few Pineapple themed things going on in my home.