Staining on top of chalk paint to create that wooden look.
Chalk paint and wood stain.
Apply with a high quality brush in a very thin coat.
This will ensure the chalk paint is completely adhered to the surface.
Wood stain in color of choice if i were to do this over i would select minwax dark walnut paint for table and chair bottoms.
The more yellow the wood is the more purple you want your stain to be.
I think 2017 is the year for makeovers for us.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
If the paint feels a bit hard to put on you can dilute it with a little water.
Refinishing wood furniture with stain and chalk paint.
Amy howard chalk paint in linen is what i used.
Load a large chalk paint brush with your paint mix and start painting.
I have found over the past year the wonderful charm that can be added when you stain directly on top of the chalk painted surfaces.
Allow to dry overnight.
Mix together napoleonic blue and burgundy in a bowl or paint tray until you reach an aubergine colour.
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First our master bathroom second our guest bathroom third these coffee tables.
This whole project was about 40 in total.
Chalk paint is a water based formula that will stick to almost anything.
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.
We haven t had much success refinishing wood furniture over the past year but i m happy to report.
Another chalk paint option is annie sloan old white.
Lightly sand with the 220 grit sandpaper over areas that feel rough to the touch.
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This paint over stain technique is not a stain at all but because you paint in one direction the base coat shows through in such a way to look like wood grains providing a subtle barn wood finish to an existing piece.
You can just dive right in.
Sometimes you just want an aged weathered look.
Some wood doesn t accept stain and get the color you want.
It is perfect for updating antiques creating a matte.
I scored the desk for 20 already had the gel stain on hand because i ve used it for other projects and a little goes a long way so all i needed to buy was the chalk paint and hardware.
You want the chalk paint to be cured before applying the protective coat.