First you ve got to choose colors.
White chalk paint table top.
I ve been painting and refinishing furniture and just stuff for so many years i can not even count.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
These are some of the best and most beautiful chalk paint furniture ideas from amazingly talented diy bloggers who specialize in painted furniture makeovers.
Instead of using the annie sloan clear wax to seal the top of the table i tried out this clear polycrylic protective finish.
Rustoleum chalk paint linen white or 2 pack if doing several chairs large table stain.
I brushed on 4 coats of polycrylic on the top and 2 coats on the legs.
How to chalk paint a kitchen table.
Chalk paint is a latex based paint that gives furniture and walls an ultra matte finish that s easy to distress.
Whether you re trying chalk paint for the first time or you re an expert diyer behr s white interior chalk paint is a top rated option for all skill levels.
Apply the painters tape around the edges if needed use a bristle brush or round brush to apply the chalk paint.
You can just dive right in.
It adheres easily to most surfaces and dries to a soft matte finish.
Prep the surface by cleaning it real well with a lint free brush and sanding with a fine grit sandpaper.
Jan 10 2019 explore amy cunningham blank s board chalk paint table followed by 137 people on pinterest.
I love using chalk paint to paint furniture and just about anything.
Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old.
Minwax polycrylic protective coat or ultra matte clear chalk paint protective coat.
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I used annie sloan chalk paint in pure white on the top of the table and paris grey on the bottom 2 coats of each.
Because the paint is porous which allows it stick well to almost any surface it needs to be sealed.
The best sealant for chalk paint is wax which needs to be applied about every 6 to 12 months depending on how heavily the piece of furniture is used.
To wrap up the year my furniture fixer upper friends and i decided to put together some of our favorite painted furniture makeovers we use a variety of brands of furniture paint as well as different furniture painting techniques.
How to chalk paint a table top to last.
I honestly haven t been loving the annie sloan wax finish on my vanities in our bathroom.
I ve had a long love affair with chalk paint.