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Blogger Reston, VA on Jul 25, 2012

Painting Old Chairs with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint {Newbie} :)

I posted a three-part series {so far!} about the joy and challenges of using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. So far, I've painted a huge table and 8 chairs {2 coats each} and I haven't even finished a quart yet. http://sixteenfourteen.weebly.com/2/post/201...

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Becky H Tampa, FL

I don't know if it was the paint or the painter, but this turned out very nicely. What finish was on the chairs before painting?

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
sixteenfourteen Reston, VA

Hi Becky! It was a dark wood {mahogany?} with a polyurethane finish.

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
Marianne Radley

Love that you did a close-up shot, you can really see the coverage you got! Beautiful!

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
sixteenfourteen Reston, VA

Thanks Marianne! That was the first coat, I still have to do one more. :)

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

Great job! No brush marks, looks like a professional painted these! That Annie Sloan chalk paint must be a miracle! Has anyone used it on formica (like a glass top table base)? I was thinking about spray painting it with a liminate paint...???

on Jul 26, 2012 · Like 0
sixteenfourteen Reston, VA

Thanks Jeannette! I think it may work on formica, as long as you're OK with the "patina" look. I also found out that you can use extra fine sandpaper to take out the brush marks {220}. I tried it on the table yesterday, but I got a little carried away and sanded off too much paint. It's a trial and error process for sure! :-)

on Jul 26, 2012 · Like 0
RCHOTX North Richland Hills, TX

I love that chalk paint :)

on Jul 27, 2012 · Like 1
Lin R Smyrna, TN

Thank you so much for this post. I am just starting to paint several pieces of bedroom furniture and you have given me hope. Your chairs are beautiful!

on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 0
sixteenfourteen Reston, VA

Thank you so much, Lin! I can't wait to see your "before and after" photos! Good luck. :)

on Aug 20, 2012 · Like 0