Give an old table a new look by applying a new laminate top. Start by roughing up the tables glossy finish to give the adhesive a good surface to stick to. Using contact cement, apply two coats to both surfaces. Place wood strips between the table and laminate to prevent them from making contact and adhering until you have the laminate in position, then remove each strip. Finish by trimming the laminate to fit the table's shape and use a file or sandpaper to finish the edge smooth.
Actor and artist Rajiv Surendra joins Marianne to talk about why we should wear our good clothes and use our fine china every single day. Then, Jason Pickens, HGTV.com talent talks about how growing up in a furniture-making family taught him to appreciate slow craftsmanship.
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