Refinishing Kitchen Table With Chalk Paint. The perfect solution is chalk paint lacquer. No wax on the right.
Farmhouse kitchen table refinished stained and chalk from www.pinterest.com
But since i don't have much on hand, i really am starting from scratch. I used the ratio of 1 part plaster of paris to 3 parts latex paint, and first mixed the plaster of paris with enough water to give it a smooth, liquid consistency. This is rarely available on amazon.
Sand In Between The Coats To Ensure A Smooth Finish;
After applying the clear wax, i applied a coat of annie sloan’s dark wax over the clear wax. Make sure you clean the dust after you sand each coat; Then, i added the plaster of paris & water mixture to my 3 parts of latex paint and stirred both vigorously with a paint stick.
Now, On With Today’s Project On How To Refinish A Table Using Chalk Paint:
Apply second coat of chalk paint; Give them a wash with soapy water. Here is another look at the colors, wax on the left.
Wipe Off Surface So It’s Free Of Dust And Debris
The wax deepens and intensifies the color. Maintains beautiful chalky, matte finish; Hopefully, the total cost of stain, paint, and supplies will be less than buying a whole new kitchen table set.
I Primed Over The Chalk Paint And Then Painted With 2 Coats Of The Sw White Latex.
Paint for table and chair bottoms: Especially if you’re using this as a kitchen table, you’ll want something that’s. Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint® colour, using an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish.
(I Could Have Used The Chalk Paint Over The Primer, But I Was Getting Frustrated And Was Running Out Of Time.) I Only Put Poly On The Table Top And Chair Legs/Backs.
What kind of sealer do you use on chalk paint? The chalk paint we used was water based and cleaned up easily, but putting down newspaper or plastic will protect your floors or carpets and make cleanup quick. Wipe off surface so it’s free of dust and debris;
