Sand in between the coats to ensure a smooth finish.
Chalk paint dining room table and chairs.
How to chalk paint a table top to last.
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.
You can just dive right in.
Use a bristle brush or round brush to apply the chalk paint.
Apply the painters tape around the edges if needed.
A few unexpected places you can use chalk paint is on kitchen cabinets walls trim floors and upholstery.
I see you used the polycrylic.
Paint for table chairs when it comes to painting your kitchen table and chairs choosing the best paint can be tricky.
Right now many homeowners are leaning toward chalk paint.
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Once the staining was completed i used the chalk paint to paint both the legs and backs of the chairs and table legs.
Brush on thin even coats of chalky finish paint.
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.
The first time i used polyurethane for top coat and it yellowed.
I keep researching and i am not sure what to use to avoid that yellowing appearance.
I have personally used chalk paint on all three of the surfaces and i m here to say it worked beautifully on each one.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
Clean everything thoroughly with a lint free cloth and all purpose cleaning spray or white vinegar mixed with water.
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I painted my dining table using annie sloan pure white chalk paint.
For the table and chairs begin by sanding any imperfections to provide a smooth even surface.
Prep the surface by cleaning it real well with a lint free brush and sanding with a fine grit sandpaper.
This type of paint is unique because not only is it non toxic but it s also easy to apply to any surface giving it a unique vintage look.