Another chalk paint option is annie sloan old white.
Black chalk paint table legs.
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.
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.
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.
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This is how i prep painted furniture.
Grab your paint and a clean paintbrush.
Also paint the base skirt area of the table.
Why i don t use chalk paint on table legs.
Go ahead and apply your black furniture paint to the table legs.
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.
Farmhouse wooden side table.
This solid wood side table has been brought in by a customer asking for a simple yet classic black distressed furniture makeover.
A reader asked me why i don t use chalk paint on table legs and that poor reader opened a can of worms.
Let s start with the black paint portion of this makeover.
The table has the perfect round farmhouse style legs and planked top.
Amy howard chalk paint in linen is what i used.
Or if you prefer to avoid chalk paint consider benjamin moore advance paint.
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Paint for table and chair bottoms.
This video i take you through my process of how i do my custom work with chalk paint.
Once the staining was completed i used the chalk paint to paint both the legs and backs of the chairs and table legs.
This is a paint that was recommended to me by a local painter that insists it has amazing.
Jan 10 2019 explore amy cunningham blank s board chalk paint table followed by 137 people on pinterest.
After that layer was dry it was the fun part distressing the table.
Basically apply your black paint over all of the areas where the.
Don t forget that edge along the table top.
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.
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.
Hopefully it is helpful to someone looking to do it themselves.