Chalk Painted Table...

I love this table! It was my grandmother's that we sat around on Sunday's after church eating fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Lots of great memories.  I have had it a while and if you will notice the top of it is a big mess. Lots of drink rings and it needed to be stripped and refinished badly. I have to say that I am not very good at that process. Been there done that kind of work and it does not end too well for me. I did not want to pay to have it done so I decided to go a little different way.

I was reading about Chalk painting old furniture and decided to give it a go. (Yes, I know Mom that it breaks your heart for me to paint Mamamia's good maple table. Sorry! Please forgive me.)

Here is the recipe:

Flat latex indoor paint (color of your choice)

Half cup of plaster of paris

Half cup of water

Mix the plaster of paris and water well, then add 1 cup of paint.

Mix well and apply with a foam brush.

It dries unbelievably fast. I mean like in 90 seconds. I used a buttery yellow.

I love the old fashioned way it looks. I think I put 4 coats on the top of the table.

You can then take sand paper and rough up the edges for a really shabby look.

I put a coat of Min Wax on the top of the table and rubbed it in.

I am pleased.

Give it a try. Easy. Easy.

Blessings on your day! Amy

Psalm 5:11-12
11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy.
Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
12 Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;
you surround them with your favor as with a shield.