January 19, 2012

Dry Brushed Side Table

I'm ready to show the final result with this little side table. I did a post {here} that shows where I left off with this table.
Let's recap, shall we? This is what the table looked like when I picked it up.

BEFORE


AFTER










So the low down on what I did. First, let me say that I am NOT an expert. There is no science to what I do, how I mix my paint, or any type of consistency in my techniques. I believe in making mistakes and learning from them and experimenting with things to find out what works for you.

Back to what I did....I mixed my chalk paint (1 cup latex paint and 1/4 cup baking soda) and painted the table. I mixed the color Sun Seeker by Valspar with a brown glaze to get this particular shade of blue. The table just wasn't doin' it for me. Something was missing and I wasn't sure what it was. I was painting another piece of furniture in a cream color and figured I would see how it looked with the blue. I just dry brushed a little on and I liked it. Like a mad woman I dry brushed the rest of the table.
 
When you paint with chalk paint the texture it leaves is rough and once you sand it feels like silk. That's one of the things I like about chalk paint, you can just rub your hand over the paint to see if you have missed a spot.

I used 220 grit sand paper to sand and I coated it with two coats of wax to seal the paint.

Overall, I like how the table turned out. As usual, here is the before and after side by side (I hate having to scroll up and down really fast trying to see both pictures at once)!




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16 comments:

  1. Really great job! Did you link over at some linky parties? You should!
    Love, Olga
    P.S.: An amazing Giveaway is going on over at my place. You're most welcome to participate!

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  2. Love how they turned out I have two old end tables that are very similar to this in my basement collecting dust, maybe they just need a little paint! Come visit me over at www.yankeedoodledesigns.com

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  3. Wow, that looks so much better. Great job seeing the potential in that table. I am a new follower visiting from A Glimpse Inside. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  4. What an awesome improvement! Glad to have you at Things I’ve Done Thursday!

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  5. So cute! I just love the color:)I would love for you to come link up at my party going on till Monday night:)

    http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-schooled-saturday-6.html

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  6. I love it. The color is great. I have a table I just redid very similar to yours.

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  7. Isn't it fun to experiment - and you certainly did a greta job here - love the color so much!

    Please stop by to enter my digital scrapbook software giveaway!

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  8. Helen; First of all, thx for commenting and for being my newest follower. I love your Dry Brush Side Table. I've never used a dry brush technique, but now I am going to give it a try.
    I'm your newest follower.
    Heather
    PS. Trick to spray paint is purchase one of the inexpensive spray can grip or handle. It helps deliver a broader, more even spray.

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  9. It looks amazing love the finish. Thank you so much for sharing. What a beautiful space you have created my very first visit here I will follow on my way out so I know my path back here. Perhaps you will find the time to come visit me soon and do the same. I look forward to engaging more throughout the year and beyond. Take care. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  10. Hi Helen - I just wanted to drop by to let you know I passed on a Liebster blog award t you. I have enjoyed your blog so much! Stop by to check it out: lifeat2810@blogspot.com.

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  11. I always have wipes on hand when I'm painting too!! They're so handy aren't they?
    Nice job on the table, love the blue!!

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  12. Your table turned out great! I love the technique you used! It looks perfect in its new color!

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  13. that color makes me SO happy! i love it and it looks perfect on that table! the finish is beautiful!

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  14. I am a new follower of yours, love all your projects. Thanks for sharing tips. I am going to try the chalk paint recipe.

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  15. Beautiful...and blue, my fav! I'm so glad I found your blog. I'm a new follower, so stop by and follow me too...I love to keep in touch with my blog friends, Lori

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  16. I love the way this turned out - really pretty! Thanks so much for linking up!

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