Paris Gray Side Tables

This is a cute pair of side tables I found on Craigslist~

After a quick wipe down,  I painted the base with one coat of Paris Gray Chalk Paint.  Then I did a little distressing with my sanding sponge. 

The chalk paint distresses so effortlessly, there really is no need for heavy duty sand paper.

When I applied the clear wax, the gray darkened up a bit.  It looked so pretty I wasn't sure if I should add the dark wax.

But I did, and it really added a richness to the tables.

I stripped the tops with this eco friendly stripper from Sherwin Williams~

The regular price is stinking expensive, but it was 40% off when I bought it, so I got a screaming deal!

I stained the tops with a mixture of  Early American and a touch of Dark Walnut.

I always try to go as dark as I can with the top and still match the color of the wood that is peeking out from the distressed base.

The top was finished with three coats of tung oil~

Just a reminder of the before~

Here's the after pictures.  It was a gray, rainy day, so they kind of blend in! :)

Wishing you some sunshine today!!!  :)