A reader asked me why i don t use chalk paint on table legs and that poor reader opened a can of worms.
Black chalk paint table legs.
This solid wood side table has been brought in by a customer asking for a simple yet classic black distressed furniture makeover.
After that layer was dry it was the fun part distressing the table.
Grab your paint and a clean paintbrush.
Go ahead and apply your black furniture paint to the table legs.
Hopefully it is helpful to someone looking to do it themselves.
Let s start with the black paint portion of this makeover.
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The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
Once the staining was completed i used the chalk paint to paint both the legs and backs of the chairs and table legs.
This video i take you through my process of how i do my custom work with chalk paint.
Or if you prefer to avoid chalk paint consider benjamin moore advance paint.
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.
You can just dive right in.
Another chalk paint option is annie sloan old white.
Paint for table and chair bottoms.
Don t forget that edge along the table top.
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.
Like every painted furniture makeover make sure to thoroughly sand and prep your piece.
Amy howard chalk paint in linen is what i used.
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.
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Why i don t use chalk paint on table legs.
Jan 10 2019 explore amy cunningham blank s board chalk paint table followed by 137 people on pinterest.
Basically apply your black paint over all of the areas where the.
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.
Also paint the base skirt area of the table.
I used a very rough grit sandpaper 80 with a medium to light touch and went to work sanding off the white chalk paint layer on the parts of the table i thought would wear naturally with age like the corners of the legs and top.
The table has the perfect round farmhouse style legs and planked top.
This is how i prep painted furniture.