Paint for table and chair bottoms.
Black chalk paint table legs.
Why i don t use chalk paint on table legs.
This is a paint that was recommended to me by a local painter that insists it has amazing.
After that layer was dry it was the fun part distressing the table.
Also paint the base skirt area of the table.
Don t forget that edge along the table top.
You can just dive right in.
Let s start with the black paint portion of this makeover.
This is rarely available on amazon.
This was the most time consuming step in the entire process because it took about 3 coats total to get the desired level of coverage i was looking for.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
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.
Another chalk paint option is annie sloan old white.
Grab your paint and a clean paintbrush.
A reader asked me why i don t use chalk paint on table legs and that poor reader opened a can of worms.
Amy howard chalk paint in linen is what i used.
Farmhouse wooden side table.
I just bought a coffee table at the thrift store with the intention of painting the legs with white chalk paint and staining the top walnut.
This is how i prep painted furniture.
I go into this topic a lot in my post why i don t use chalk paint but for table legs specifically they can make the process a whole lot more work.
Like every painted furniture makeover make sure to thoroughly sand and prep your piece.
I ve started sanding it but i haven t a clue when to stop do i keep going until the wood is completely bare again or am i just trying to get a nice smooth finish.
Jan 10 2019 explore amy cunningham blank s board chalk paint table followed by 137 people on pinterest.
The table has the perfect round farmhouse style legs and planked top.
Once the staining was completed i used the chalk paint to paint both the legs and backs of the chairs and table legs.
This solid wood side table has been brought in by a customer asking for a simple yet classic black distressed furniture makeover.
Basically apply your black paint over all of the areas where the.
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Hopefully it is helpful to someone looking to do it themselves.
Or if you prefer to avoid chalk paint consider benjamin moore advance paint.