I brushed on 4 coats of polycrylic on the top and 2 coats on the legs.
White chalk paint table top.
So today i m sharing the 5 top ways to seal chalk paint plus pros and cons of each.
I ve had a long love affair with chalk paint.
Chalk paint is a latex based paint that gives furniture and walls an ultra matte finish that s easy to distress.
I ve been painting and refinishing furniture and just stuff for so many years i can not even count.
The best sealant for chalk paint is wax which needs to be applied about every 6 to 12 months depending on how heavily the piece of furniture is used.
Rustoleum chalk paint linen white or 2 pack if doing several chairs large table stain.
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Because the paint is porous which allows it stick well to almost any surface it needs to be sealed.
Prep the surface by cleaning it real well with a lint free brush and sanding with a fine grit sandpaper.
I honestly haven t been loving the annie sloan wax finish on my vanities in our bathroom.
My husband is disabled and unable to inject himself with insulin each night so i do it for him.
These are some of the best and most beautiful chalk paint furniture ideas from amazingly talented diy bloggers who specialize in painted furniture makeovers.
How to chalk paint a kitchen table.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
First you ve got to choose colors.
How to chalk paint a table top to last.
Rustoleum fast dry wood stain in kona amazon or rustoleum 2 in 1 wood stain in kona walmart clear coat.
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.
Jan 10 2019 explore amy cunningham blank s board chalk paint table followed by 137 people on pinterest.
I love using chalk paint to paint furniture and just about anything.
You can just dive right in.
Apply the painters tape around the edges if needed use a bristle brush or round brush to apply the chalk paint.
To wrap up the year my furniture fixer upper friends and i decided to put together some of our favorite painted furniture makeovers we use a variety of brands of furniture paint as well as different furniture painting techniques.
Whether you re trying chalk paint for the first time or you re an expert diyer behr s white interior chalk paint is a top rated option for all skill levels.
I used annie sloan chalk paint in pure white on the top of the table and paris grey on the bottom 2 coats of each.
A few years ago i refinished our coffee table creating a driftwood finish on the top with white chalk paint legs.