So instead of prepping the table like we normally would light sand good light primer coat we decided to paint right over the old finish.
Diy chalk paint side table.
My mother in law gave me a little side table that she no longer used.
Step 2 add your chalk paint.
Step 3 wax your table.
This was solid wood and well made so i could not pass it up.
She was hoping we could fix it up and make it useable again.
With chalk paint you really don t have to prep the piece too much.
All the buzz about chalk paint is that it requires little to no prep no sanding or priming and good thick coverage.
Chalk paint can transform any outdated piece of furniture into something on trend.
Does your bedside table look like a mess of charging cables and gadgets.
First i gathered up the materials i would be using two paint brushes one for the paint and one for the top coat 220 grit sand.
Be sure to let the paint dry completely between coats.
Take this thomasville side table i found for only 10.
Depending on the furniture in question paint on one or two even coats of chalk paint.
A 15 jar of chalk paint plus another 40 for wax and brushes and the 5 spray paint can netted me a beautiful table and conversation piece in our new guest room.
I just made sure to wipe.
3 diy bedside table modifications.
I painted a total of three coats on the table.
Then the american paint company came along and asked me to try out their paint and this worn out piece was brought back to life.
The side table had been painted yellow in a basic latex paint years ago.
Waxing the table.
This chalk paint works well on uncoated or painted surfaces.
However avoid using it on areas that will be walked on or any furniture that will be kept outside.