Just a quick post today, I have been drooling over beautifully styled Christmas images on Pinterest and literally counting down the days to my new pro camera in the hope I can take similar shots (yes I know I have been talking about this for over a year but it is actually happening in 13 days). Meanwhile you, I will have to suffer my less than perfect images on my latest Chalk Paint™ makeover.
I inherited a small nest of tables from my mother, the smallest table was really too small to be practical and so I decided to use it to experiment with a different colour Chalk Paint™ and accidentally created the perfect stand for my wee Christmas tree.
For my Chalk Paint™ makeover, I didn't have time for step by step photos but the recipe for success was quite simple
Equipment:
Chalk Paint™ Chateau Grey
Chalk Paint™ Old White
Annie Sloan Brush
Annie Sloan Light wax
Annie Sloan dark wax
Method:
- Wipe down your furniture to make sure it is clean and dust free
- I turned my table upside down and proceeded to paint the legs and side of the table in Chateau Grey
- Once dry apply a second coat of Chateau Grey
- When dry I stood the table right side up and painted the top with one coat of Chateau Grey
- I then painted 2 coats of Old White, allowing time to dry in between coats
- I applied clear wax to the whole piece buffing it up well
- I then applied dark wax in a circular motion to the top making sure to rub in well
- I applied dark wax to the legs and sides rubbing in well and removing any excess
- You can use light wax smeared on a cloth to remove any very dark stains that might not work
- I then took a very fine piece of sandpaper and gently sanded the edges of the table where it would normally be worn. I did this randomly so that it didn't look too contrived
- I then applied another thin layer of clear wax to my whole piece to seal the paint and then buffed it up till it shone beautifully
Hints & Tips:
I applied my wax with a cloth rubbing in a circular motion in small areas at a time. You can wipe off excess wax but I find that usually the first coat seems to soak in and it is not until I apply my second coat that I get a really good shine.
My little table was perfect to stand my tree on and I am thrilled with yet another successful chalk paint makeover and looking forward to my next one.
I hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial, looking over my photos I think I might just tackle the mirror with old white as the grey really doesn't suit my change of decor.
Lee oxo
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