This post may contain affiliate links or mention our own products, please check out our disclosure policy.

5 Easy Ways To Spruce Up Your RV Dining Table

dining table
Photo by Follow Toto

5 Easy Ways To Spruce Up Your RV Dining Table

Because of limited countertop and workspace in an RV, the dining table really takes a beating. In addition, because they are meant to be utilitarian, stock dining tables are not the most aesthetically pleasing pieces of furniture.

If you don’t want to give your entire camper a facelift, you can still add a little more splash to your eating space with these five easy and cheap projects.

Sign up for the newsletter today!

Please enter a valid email address.

An error occurred. Please try again later.

× logo

Thank you for subscribing to the Do It Yourself RV newsletter, keep your eye on your inbox for updates.

1. Laminated fabric

Julie of The New Lighter Life restored the table in her 1996 Winnebago camper with a few dollars worth of laminated fabric (also known as oilcloth). She purchased the fabric at Hobby Lobby (you can also find various ones on Amazon) and stapled the fabric to the bottom of the tabletop.

dining tables

Laminated fabric is waterproof and comes in many colors and patterns. It’s also easy to remove if you want another change.

2. Spray paint

Cassie P. was featured on the Popup Princess for her stylish Jayco camper remodel. The camper’s basic table was also given new life with spray paint in a bright vintage turquoise.

dining tables

Rust-Oleum makes several types of spray paint that can be used on a variety of table surfaces. After two or more coats, let the spray paint dry and then add a clear sealer like Rust-Oleum Stops Rust Clear Enamel.

3. Decoupage

Sean and Kristy of Long Long Honeymoon recently gave their dated Airstream Classic interior a makeover. Along with new upholstery and painted walls, their faux wood dining tables also received a facelift.

loloho-table-makeover

They painted the tables with primer and paint and used Mod Podge to decorate the table with vintage national park postcards. The table was then sealed with a polycrylic finish.

4. Peel-and-stick tiles

Tiled tables are wonderful in that they are contemporary and easy to keep clean. However, regular ceramic tiles add a lot of weight to a camper. To give your tabletop a similar look, try using peel-n-stick tiles.

dining tables

The tiles are made of lightweight vinyl and come in a variety of colors and patterns. They are usually sized 12×12 inches for use on floors, but the tiles can easily be trimmed to size with scissors. eHow has an informative video on how to cover a table with self-stick tiles:

5. Hire an artist

dining tables

If you are not the handy type but want a unique RV table, consider hiring an Etsy artist. The creative site features talented designers like Dubtastic Designs. He hand paints skim boards to be used as RV and van tabletops and EngineersWoodChalet builds custom tabletops made of barn wood.

 You may also like these 6 Simple Ways To Make Your RV Feel More Like Home



Support Do It Yourself RV

Do It Yourself RV is run by RVers who share the most up-to-date and valuable content on camping and RVing every week. We couldn’t do it without the support of our readers just like you.

You can help support the efforts of Do It Yourself RV by becoming an RV LIFE Pro subscriber, which gives you access to:

  • RV LIFE App, an RV Safe GPSâ„¢ with voice- and lane guidance, even offline.
  • RV LIFE Trip Wizard, a visual RV trip planner with custom RV-safe routes and a comprehensive directory of RV parks, resorts, and campgrounds.
  • RV LIFE Maintenance, a cloud-based service that tracks your RV maintenance and provides reminders, reports, and related documentation.
  • RV LIFE Masterclass, an online educational platform where RV experts share tips and advice on everything you need to know about RVing.

If you value our site and want to see us continue to grow, please consider supporting us by becoming an RV LIFE Pro subscriber today.