In a world full of waste, it feels so nice to find a way to modify an outdated piece of furniture, creating something new and beautiful. Chalk paint has a way of breathing new life into something old. I definitely gave my kitchen table new life! Read on to learn all the steps for this kitchen table makeover using chalk paint!
My in-laws got this pretty kitchen table for my husband and me as a wedding gift almost 15 years ago. After two kids and everyday daily living, it was beat up and needed some love. I researched lots of potential options and quickly knew chalk paint would be part of the solution. As much as I loved the table, the color no longer matched anything in my home. Plus, the old stain was not holding up well any longer.
Here is a close up image of the original finish. My family was not thrilled with the process required to re-do this kitchen table and chairs. My house was in disarray for about a week. In the end, everyone is typically happy with the outcome. This post contains Amazon affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase after clicking through one of my links I make a commission at no additional cost to you.
Please see Disclosure policy. Do you want a printable supply list? If you will be staining the table top, you will need to remove the current stain from the table top. At the time of this post, I did not own a hand sander so opted to use Citristrip to remove the stain. It worked great. In retrospect, I should have done this entire project outside.
But, know it can be done indoors, just be prepared to do a LOT of clean up. Also, make sure you open windows and create a well ventilated area. I panicked a bit during the staining process. But, soon after I completed the application on the chairs, I thought it looked uneven. So, I impulsively dove into the kitchen table top with a different method. I used a combination of different stains. Plus, after the chairs had an opportunity to dry, they looked fantastic.
The table is a bit too blue-toned for my liking. I get a lot of natural light in my kitchen so you can barely notice the difference in color unless you are looking for it. After allowing the stain to thoroughly dry, I was ready to complete the painting portion.
Compared to the staining, this was a breeze! Enough emphasis cannot be put on the effort for this project. I had supplies absolutely everywhere in my kitchen during this project. For the final step, I applied three coats of Minwax Polycrylic protective finish in matte, allowing drying time between coats.
The smell is very strong, so as I stated earlier, only complete in a well ventilated space. A good quality synthetic brush is best for applying the polycrylic. Be sure NOT to shake the can as it can cause bubbles in the finish. Instead, stir prior to use. Follow the directions on the can for best results. The polycrylic was used over the entire table and chairs, both the painted and stained portions. It has been fairly durable considering all of the use it gets.
The key is to ensure you have a good and durable seal over the chalk paint. I used polycrylic to seal my table and have been pleased with the durability. This is a complete preference. Even though it was a lot more work, I loved the look of a stained table top and stained chair seats. If you are trying to do this more quickly, painting the entire table and chairs might be a good alternative to what I did but would still give you a nice makeover.
Another great option is using Benjamin Moore Advanced paint. I used this when painting some of Painting A Wooden Kitchen Table White Paper my basement cabinets and it is wonderful. What do you think? This is certainly not a project for the faint of heart. It takes a LOT of time and hard work. But, if you love the bones of your kitchen table or another piece of furniture and are motivated to make a change, this might be for you.
I truly am so glad I did this. It is so different from when we first moved in 11 years ago. After the ENTIRE project was complete and I was finished with nearly all of the cleanup, I stacked all of my wood stains a bit precariously in my arms to carry to my basement.
My husband suggested I just stain the rest of the carpet to match. Instead, we just replaced it. Please leave a comment below and tell me about your kitchen table transformation. To grab the printable supply list, sign up for my newsletter by clicking HERE. Want to remember this?
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All free printables offered are for personal use only. Thank you! So the citristrip basically replaces tons of sanding? And did you only use it on the parts I planned to stain but not on the parts you planned to paint? Just got a steal on and set like this and am so excited but nervous to start it lol! Jenna- Yes, Citristrip was used to help me avoid lots of sanding. Some sanding will still be required.
But, this stuff is fantastic. I only used Citristrip where I was going to be staining. It is a BIG project, but the results are worth it. Best of luck to you!
Just to be clear, on the chair seat you used only your DIY Tea stain?? I adore how the seats turn out.. I have a set to do as well.. You are very inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Brenda, that is correct. I absolutely love the color of the seats and wished the table top were the same.
BUT, the tea stain is somewhat unpredictable. Best of luck with your project! Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube. This is rarely available on Amazon. Another chalk paint option is Annie Sloan Old White. This is a paint that was recommended to me by a local painter that insists it has amazing durability for cabinets and kitchen tables. Some have suggested the Polycrylic can yellow over time when applied over white paint. Previous Post: � Bullet Journal�you need to know about this!
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