How to Chalk Paint a Dining Table

I scroll through tons of painted furniture because it’s my business and I love it.  The pieces that consistently get the most likes and comments are the white, cream or gray ones with a dark stained top.  

It’s a classic look, simple and beautiful.  And it seems to be what speaks to people the most.

Just look at this before picture!

Here are the supplies I used.

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• Dining table (gifted)
• White Lightning
• Fluff
• No Pain Gel Stain Walnut
• Clear Coat Satin

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Walnut Gel Stain

This antique table was very imperfect when I got it, and this makeover didn’t make it perfect by any means.  There are still some cracks and divits in the top, and the legs have a lot of texture.

I tried to work with the issues, and let them add to the character.  I sanded down the top, cleaned it and stained it with No Pain Gel Stain in the color Walnut. 

The No Pain line of gel stain is oil-based, so I let it dry overnight before the second coat.  Then I let it dry a couple days before adding several coats of Satin Clear Coat.

Because it’s not soap and water clean-up, I use an applicator pad that I can toss after use.

Distressed Fluff Finish

For the legs and table apron, I painted 2 coats of Dixie Belle Fluff.  You may think I did something to add that texture coming through the distress, but it was existing.

I love this type of character because it’s random and natural age.

Have you noticed that this table has 5 legs?  I’m not sure why the middle leg is there, but it sure is quirky!

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