I promised my son, Zach, we would get to park in the garage this winter so we won't freeze on the way to school again this year, so this table set that's been hogging up the garage had to be dealt with! :)
Everything got a coat of Paris Gray Chalk Paint.
The chairs and table base only needed one coat, but I gave the table top several coats.
To distress, I mostly used a sandpaper grit of 400, along with 220. It just doesn't take much effort with the CP!
There were so many carved details on this table set, I knew glaze would add the perfect touch. It was pretty dang brutal glazing the six chairs, with all the legs, spindles and details!
As I wiped off the glaze, more of the paint came off. I loved it, though, because it gave the set an extra chippy look!
I used Wipe-On Poly for the finish. Everything got at least 2 coats. The seats and backs of the chairs got 3 coats, and the table top got four coats for extra super duper durability.
Here is the table and two of the chairs before~
All ready for Thanksgiving dinner!
Add a leaf, and there's room for more!!!
Here's some shots of the chairs...did I mention there were 6 of these to do??? :)
HAPPY {early} THANKSGIVING!!!
Oh wow. You can really see the detail now in the chairs! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe coating is beautiful. You certainly turned trash into treasure.
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Those chairs were expensive originally. I can remember shopping in a high end furniture store with my mom and seeing those. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS Kim!!! WOW, that looks like a lot of work!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the extra chippy look, so darling!!
ReplyDeleteSuper makeover! The grey was a great choice. Now you'll have something extra to be thankfull for this year ;)
ReplyDeleteAnother STUNNER Kim! Do you keep all of the pieces that you do? I still haven't tried the ASCP, can't bring myself to pay the price yet. Happy to hear that you all won't freeze this winter.
ReplyDeleteKelli:)
Gorgeous. I need to do a similar project before turkey day. How long did it take you?
ReplyDeleteyou know me and gray- we go together like pb & j! LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, pretty! I didn't know if I would like it when I first read "gray," but I actually LOVE the way this turned out:)
ReplyDeleteReally pretty Kim! I love the chippy parts. I can't wait to be done with my travels for work and get back home to paint something! I still haven't tried ASCP yet. Maybe one day.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this - I think you sanded the perfect amount!
ReplyDeleteKim, your table turned out cool! I've had the base of a table finished for months now, just gotta finish the top... hmm maybe I'll squeeze it in tomorrow;)
ReplyDeleteI have the same chairs and a different table that I am going to be doing. Yours looks great and has inspired me to move forward.
ReplyDeleteJackie
Thanks for taking the time to comment on my rejuvenated chest...it led me to taking a look at your beautiful work! ;)
ReplyDeleteAll the best!
What a beautiful set!! I LOVE how it turned out!! And am so happy you get to park in the garage :)
ReplyDeleteKimberly, Another fabulous project!! I also loved the way you staged the table and chairs. Your work always amazes me....
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT! Please feel free to share on my Linky Party! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't wait to scroll down and see what you did with it. Oh, so pretty, Kim. I can only imagine the time it took to glaze those chairs but the result so worth it!! Not buying that you'll be parking in the garage...something you MUST have will come your way for sure...poor kiddos are gonna have to freeze, haha!!
ReplyDeleteThis set is amazing. I love the grey and of course the chippy distressing. I always use wipe on poly for table tops, it always comes out so nice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful makeover! Love how the glaze made the details pop.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to try some of your techniques! You do beautiful refinish work!
ReplyDeleteI love how you break it down in to steps for us who are new to painting furniture. Your work is lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour table looks great! Love the color!
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BEAUTIFUL JOB ON THE TABLE AND CHAIRS , I LOVE THE COLOR AND THE DISTRESSING.
ReplyDeleteKim - what an awesome job!!!! I adore the way you distressed it is just perrrrrfect!!!! Beautiful transformation, girl!!! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
I love what you did to the chairs.
ReplyDeletezane
I just found your site for the first time today. Wow! You are a great artist! I plan to cover your entire blog and get some much needed information for an old table I want to redo. Thank you!!!!
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