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A Fun Tropical Pineapple Stenciled Table Upcycle

26th January 2017 by Claire Armstrong 76 Comments

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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.

Console table before

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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.
Pineapple knobs for DIY stenciled table

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.

Spray painting the table gold
Applying vaseline to the corner of the table
Rubbing off the chalk paint in the corners

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.

Spray painting the pineapple gold

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 it’s side so that the paint did not run.

Stencilling the pineapples on the side of the table

3. Even though the pineapple knobs my sister gave me were the inspiration for this pineapple stenciled table. They were the wrong colour (silver). So I simply spray painted them with the gold paint to match the stenciled pineapples on the table.

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

Finished pineapple stenciled console table

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

Pineapple stenciled table:
Pineapple stenciled table: I love pineapples and upcycled this thrift store console table with a fun pineapple themed upcycle.
Pineapple stenciled table: I love pineapples and upcycled this thrift store console table with a fun pineapple themed upcycle.

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.

10 minute crushed gold diy planters


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

  • Easy Cupboard Transformation
  • Best Chalk Paint Cupboard Upcycle
  • Repurposed Chair Back
Yield: Stenciled Side Table

Pineapple Stencil Table

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.

Prep Time 1 hour
Active Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • black chalk paint
  • gold spray paint
  • vaseline
  • pineapple knobs
  • sandpaper
  • pineapple gift wrap
  • clear furniture wax

Tools

  • Paint brush

Instructions

  1. Spray table gold
  2. Once dry, vaseline corners
  3. Paint table in black
  4. Once dry sand corners
  5. Stencil pineapple on top and sides
  6. Add pineapple knobs and line the drawers
© Claire Armstrong
Category: DIY Upcycling

Filed Under: DIY Upcycling Tagged With: black paint, chalk paint, console table, gold spray paint, pineapple, pineapple knobs, shabby, shabby chic, side table, stencil, stenciled furniture, stenciled table, stencils, table

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Comments

  1. Linda at Mixed Kreations

    18th August 2019 at 8:14 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      18th August 2019 at 9:32 pm

      Thank you, sometimes a little bit of gold looks ok.

      Reply
  2. Maria

    20th June 2018 at 7:29 pm

    What a beautiful and now glamorous piece!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      21st June 2018 at 9:39 am

      Thank you so much Maria.

      Reply
  3. IOANNA

    19th May 2017 at 8:13 am

    Pineapple my love!!!Great job and decoration!!!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      19th May 2017 at 10:20 am

      Thank you, Pineapples are great for decoration.

      Reply
  4. Sandra

    4th February 2017 at 6:03 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      4th February 2017 at 11:05 pm

      Thank you, and I’m having a great weekend so far.

      Reply
  5. Erin

    3rd February 2017 at 5:11 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      3rd February 2017 at 6:17 pm

      Thank you! I like the sound of those pineapple plates.

      Reply
  6. Pili

    3rd February 2017 at 4:37 pm

    How cool is that pineapple side table!! Love you have a pillow, cup and hardware coordinating with it!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      3rd February 2017 at 6:18 pm

      Thank you, I’m amassing quite a large pineapple accessories collection at the moment.

      Reply
  7. Brenda Young

    3rd February 2017 at 2:53 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      3rd February 2017 at 7:30 am

      Thank you so much! I just ❤️ ?!

      Reply
  8. Twochicksandamom/Donna

    3rd February 2017 at 12:42 am

    That is lovely. I love pineapples! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      3rd February 2017 at 7:31 am

      Thank you! ? ❤️!

      Reply
  9. Jerri

    2nd February 2017 at 12:03 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      2nd February 2017 at 7:21 am

      Thank you, and look forward to seeing the feature.

      Reply
  10. Julie

    31st January 2017 at 7:40 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      1st February 2017 at 8:22 am

      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.

      Reply
  11. Kimm at Reinvented

    31st January 2017 at 1:36 am

    Ooh, Claire, I LOVE that rustic glam look! The pineapples are amazing. Great job!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      31st January 2017 at 7:50 am

      Thanks Kim, I like the idea of rustic glam, never thought of it like that before!

      Reply
  12. KIM

    30th January 2017 at 9:22 pm

    I am OBSESSED with this table! I love it so much!!!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      30th January 2017 at 10:18 pm

      Cheers and thanks so much for saying so.

      Reply
  13. Cecilia

    30th January 2017 at 4:16 pm

    This is wonderful, Claire! I love all of the fun pineapple accents you used! Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm–pinned!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      30th January 2017 at 10:17 pm

      Thanks so much Cecilia.

      Reply
  14. Sara @ finditfixitorbuildit.com

    30th January 2017 at 3:04 am

    Hi Claire!

    I saw this table on the Family Joy link party and love it! Super cute:) Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      30th January 2017 at 2:30 pm

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  15. Karren

    29th January 2017 at 3:33 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      29th January 2017 at 6:44 pm

      Thank you and thanks for the invite.

      Reply
  16. Helen at Pleasures of the NW

    29th January 2017 at 2:35 pm

    Wow!! Nice job and great instructions! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      29th January 2017 at 6:44 pm

      Cheers and thank you!

      Reply
  17. Chelsea @ The Johnsons Plus Dog

    29th January 2017 at 5:41 am

    Very cute idea. It works perfect for your space.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      29th January 2017 at 6:43 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  18. Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods

    28th January 2017 at 3:33 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      28th January 2017 at 11:24 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words. I like the idea of the spray painted pineapple.

      Reply
  19. Lora

    28th January 2017 at 4:02 am

    Great makeover, and I’m crazy for all your pineapple styling!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      28th January 2017 at 8:11 am

      Thank you, I do like my pineapple bits and pieces.

      Reply
  20. Megan

    28th January 2017 at 3:26 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      28th January 2017 at 8:12 am

      Thank you, Megan, I just love the look of pineapples.

      Reply
  21. Sue Purdy

    28th January 2017 at 3:09 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      28th January 2017 at 8:13 am

      Thank you, the pineapple stencils only cost me a couple of dollars from eBay.

      Reply
  22. Debrashoppeno5

    27th January 2017 at 10:29 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      27th January 2017 at 11:55 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  23. Jelica

    27th January 2017 at 10:20 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      27th January 2017 at 11:56 pm

      Thank you, Jesica really appreciate your comment.

      Reply
  24. Janine

    27th January 2017 at 8:38 pm

    Claire,
    Your talent is endless! I always love your projects and this table came out fabulous!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      27th January 2017 at 11:57 pm

      Thanks, Janine very kind of you to say so.

      Reply
  25. Kim~madeinaday

    27th January 2017 at 3:48 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      27th January 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you, the gold paint is a really good one, I love the Montanna Gold spray paints.

      Reply
  26. MEDINA GRILLO

    27th January 2017 at 1:41 pm

    I love the golden distressed look on this piece claire well done!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      27th January 2017 at 4:44 pm

      Thank you, Medina!

      Reply
  27. Dru

    27th January 2017 at 5:53 am

    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?)

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      27th January 2017 at 7:02 am

      I didn’t know it meant that, thank you !

      Reply
  28. Toni | Small Home Soul

    27th January 2017 at 1:31 am

    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!!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      27th January 2017 at 7:04 am

      Thank you Toni, I’m enjoying seeing all the upcycles.

      Reply
  29. Erlene

    26th January 2017 at 9:21 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      26th January 2017 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you, the stencils were ridiculously cheap on eBay.

      Reply
  30. Michelle james

    26th January 2017 at 8:29 pm

    This is such a cool a table! Love the gold & the pineapple knobs-Cutest thing ever!!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      26th January 2017 at 10:15 pm

      Thank you, I love the knobs too!

      Reply
  31. Ann

    26th January 2017 at 7:42 pm

    oh. my. goodness. that is adorable. and perfect with your coffee cup!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      26th January 2017 at 10:15 pm

      Thank you Ann!

      Reply
  32. Deborah

    26th January 2017 at 6:07 pm

    How fun is this? What a great job you did!!!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      26th January 2017 at 6:33 pm

      Thank you very much.

      Reply
  33. Amanda @ The Kolb Corner

    26th January 2017 at 3:04 pm

    Now I think I may have a pineapple obsession! How cute is this table?!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      26th January 2017 at 6:31 pm

      Thank you Amanda!

      Reply
  34. Lisa

    26th January 2017 at 2:29 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      26th January 2017 at 2:49 pm

      Thank you Lisa, as you can see I have quite a few Pineapple themed things going on in my home.

      Reply

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