Apply with a high quality brush in a very thin coat.
Chalk painting over stained wood.
If you use a light color paint the dark wood might bleed through.
To eliminate these problems seal it with a coat of shellac first and then use your chalk paint.
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.
Next to dull the stain lightly sand the surface with 150 grit or finer sandpaper moving in the direction of the grain.
First clean the stained surface with soapy water to remove any dust dirt and cobwebs.
Allow to dry overnight.
Lightly sand with the 220 grit sandpaper over areas that feel rough to the touch apply 2nd coat of polyurethane.
There are numerous varieties of paints that are either sterile or solvent based that generates unique finishes that are measured by its sheen component.
This is rarely available on amazon.
Amy howard chalk paint in linen is what i used.
Use paint thinner to clean off brushes used for oil based paints.
Wipe off any excess paint around the paint cans using a clean rag before storing.
Sand any areas that feel rough and you re done.
Then follow these general preparatory steps for painting over stain.
And if you use a water base poly on top to seal it it may give you a crackle affect which you may or may not want.
Another chalk paint option is annie sloan old white.
That should prevent bleeding and crackling.
The painting above a background might begin to peel.