Shabby Chic; Volume III

Pooky

Florenceem wrote: »

Similar screen. I want to use chalk paint if possible. I am not going to be fussed about covering every cm - just to give it a clean look.
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To be honest I think that's going to be a pig to paint or spray.

How about stapling some fabric on to it to make it a completely different bit of furniture?

Florenceem

hmo wrote: »

Christmas stocking made with CK fabric and Hessian

Really lovely.

Florenceem

Pooky wrote: »

To be honest I think that's going to be a pig to paint or spray.

How about stapling some fabric on to it to make it a completely different bit of furniture?

Thanks - that is a great idea. Watch this space!

Florenceem

I have had a go at waxing a piece of HM chalk painted furniture. I used clear then dark wax. Advice, comments welcome.
After distressing but before wax.
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After wax applied.
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hmo

Florenceem wrote: »

Really lovely.

thank you, good luck with your screen

Seakay

Paint samples offer (3x30ml for £1 no p&p and no limit to amounts you order) - could be good for small pieces and making HM chalk paint

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/3-x-30ml-dulux-tester-paint-pots-for-only-1-free-delivery-1699155?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=11042013&utm_campaign=Daily%2BHot

pumpkinlife

Good morning

I would like a little advice please. I am finally getting around to (in the next month, anyway) painting my extending dining table and chairs. I am going with home-made chalk paint. I have used this before for side furniture and used Ronseal quick-drying water based varnish over the top, which stands up well to sticky fingers, but I suspect won't do so well on a heavily used dining table.

I will use an oilcloth over the table much of the time I suspect, but the chair frames tend to get icky and I want something washable and hard wearing. What should I use? Or would it be best to just buy a tin of matt wood paint?

I love all your beautiful projects btw :happyhear

Florenceem

pumpkinlife wrote: »

Good morning

I would like a little advice please. I am finally getting around to (in the next month, anyway) painting my extending dining table and chairs. I am going with home-made chalk paint. I have used this before for side furniture and used Ronseal quick-drying water based varnish over the top, which stands up well to sticky fingers, but I suspect won't do so well on a heavily used dining table.

I will use an oilcloth over the table much of the time I suspect, but the chair frames tend to get icky and I want something washable and hard wearing. What should I use? Or would it be best to just buy a tin of matt wood paint?

I love all your beautiful projects btw :happyhear

As a novice at upcycling furniture by painting it with HM chalk paint - not able to help. Your question is one that is very interesting as I am thinking of painting my craft table - so I look forward to helpful replies too.

emma_kate

I personally wouldn't use any Chalk paint on a table top. It's texture doesn't lend itself well to large flat surfaces. (There are lots of people who do though.) I have used it as a primer and then gone over it with neat emulsion for a smoother look.
It will need protecting and wax (especially dark wax) won't stand up to scrubbing. It'll go patchy. The varnish you mention is great. I used this OVER dark wax on my dining table when the wax was fully cured and it worked a treat.
Alternatively you could just opt for a really durable paint like an eggshell in either oil based or water based and this will need no further protection and give you a nice flat finish. This would need to be applied after a light sanding, and priming though.
And no matter what you choose to paint with, always sugar soap! It makes such a difference!

pumpkinlife

Thank you Emma Kate, I never thought of sugar soap.

Just this morning I have been given almost 5 litres of putty grey emulsion; I am really tempted to make Chalk paint and use it on the table. At worst, I will have to go over it with eggshell. I don't mind brushstrokes, it is more the chipping/scratching that is an issue with kids. It won't need distressing, it will find my darling children distressing enough

Will let you know how it goes...