I just made sure to wipe.
Diy chalk paint side table.
I love that chalk paint goes a long way.
Chalk paint can transform any outdated piece of furniture into something on trend.
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.
However avoid using it on areas that will be walked on or any furniture that will be kept outside.
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.
Step 3 wax your table.
Depending on the furniture in question paint on one or two even coats of chalk paint.
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.
Waxing the table.
This chalk paint works well on uncoated or painted surfaces.
Overall that is not the cheapest table in the world but the brushes wax and spray paint will last for several more projects so i m getting more out of it than that.
Step 2 add your chalk paint.
My mother in law gave me a little side table that she no longer used.
Does your bedside table look like a mess of charging cables and gadgets.
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.
Craft materials step 1 prep your piece.
Be sure to let the paint dry completely between coats.
Take this thomasville side table i found for only 10.
She was hoping we could fix it up and make it useable again.