How can I make a table look a little more manly?

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This end table is over 40 years old. I painted it with chalk paint ( my first attempt using it). My son (recently moving out to his first apartment :( ) wanted it white with grey top and middle. I tried several greys... some too light, some to dark, some too bluish-grey... he's very fashion/decor oriented. (Sounds crazy that he wanted this end table right?.. I guess just for the family history of it). His apartment is stark white ( which he likes) and he is going toward navy accents. Out of my frustration for trying so many things I settled on this grey and already have 2 coats of wax on it.IS it too late to try another color or perhaps a stencil since the wax is on it? Advice?

Kelli L. Milligan · Answer

Can't paint over wax.  You need to removed With ammonia.  I nevercusexthe wax on chalk paint.  I only use Rustoleum brand chalk paint and top coat.  More durable than the wax and you can paint over it, after a little light sanding.

Unexpected Elegance · Answer

Have you tried painting over it with the chalk paint again? I think that might work?

Cheryl A · Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xuzlbKt7nU

you can paint over waxed chalk paint I have given you a couple of options

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vFwpDUQxOM

Jeremy Hoffpauir · Answer

If the wax is dry, you can sand it with an orbital sander using 120 grit and then 220 grit sandpaper

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