Comments on: How to Cover an Old Table in Vintage Book Pages (with Mod Podge!)

By: admin

admin — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:46:32 +0000

Hi Anna! We love the idea of using this method on your desks. 🙂 Although we only tested our book pages on a wood table, we took a look at the Mod Podge basics page on their site (//www.plaidonline.com/decoupage/dept/basics.htm), and it seems to say that you can use them on wood-like surfaces, too:

“The art of decoupage is more than simply gluing paper to surfaces. However, it is as easy as that! It is about creating items for home décor and gift giving. Surfaces such as wood, terra cotta, metal, tin, glass, paper mache and fabric are all surfaces that can be decorated!”

Hopefully this helps, and good luck with the project! 🙂

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 14:22:37 +0000

This is awesome! I have a couple desks where I work that are in sorry shape and we’re thinking of doing something like this (it’s a library so it would be totally appropriate LOL). My only question is can you use Mod Podge on a surface that is not real wood? I think the desks are particle board or some other faux wood with a laminate wood-looking surface, and I want to make sure this could be done before we start. I couldn’t tell if your table was real wood or not, so I thought I’d ask. Thank you for your help. 🙂

By: admin

admin — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:26:42 +0000

Hi Amy! We use the table pretty puch everyday in one of our meeting rooms, and we don’t have any problems with it! I’m not sure how it will be using cleaning wipes on it everyday, but we did add a layer of clear spray paint to keep it from sticking to our drinks, etc. Send us a picture if you end up doing it!

By: Amy N.

Amy N. — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:49:45 +0000

This table looks amazing! I have a table that got beat up in a move and I’m looking to do something similar to it. How is the Mod Podge holding up? My boyfriend like to use those cleaning wipes every day after dinner to clean the table and I don’t know if the Mod Podge will hold up.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:48:57 +0000

Hi Cathey! Thank you so much for your responses and ideas! We LOVE the dictionary/encyclopedia idea. Good luck with your table!

By: Cathey E. DeRosa

Cathey E. DeRosa — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 03:02:47 +0000

I love this. You asked our opinion on what kind of book should be decoupaged on the table. My thought is a book that I like. Get an extra copy at a used book store so you always have a copy for yourself.
Another idea is a dictionary or encyclopedia. While people are sitting at the table the are bound to read what is there. You could even do a colorful encyclopedia, once again purchased at a used bookstore or a thrift store. It would definitely be a conversation piece and they can get a little knowledge along the way!

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