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.
Diy chalk paint side table.
She was hoping we could fix it up and make it useable again.
Does your bedside table look like a mess of charging cables and gadgets.
Craft materials step 1 prep your piece.
This was solid wood and well made so i could not pass it up.
I just made sure to wipe.
Waxing the table.
Step 2 add your chalk paint.
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.
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.
Chalk paint can transform any outdated piece of furniture into something on trend.
I love that chalk paint goes a long way.
This chalk paint works well on uncoated or painted surfaces.
Be sure to let the paint dry completely between coats.
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.
Depending on the furniture in question paint on one or two even coats of chalk paint.
The side table had been painted yellow in a basic latex paint years ago.
However avoid using it on areas that will be walked on or any furniture that will be kept outside.
3 diy bedside table modifications.
My mother in law gave me a little side table that she no longer used.
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.
Take this thomasville side table i found for only 10.
All the buzz about chalk paint is that it requires little to no prep no sanding or priming and good thick coverage.