I Gave a Second Hand Console New Life With Paint.

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$40
2 Hours
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I found a cute console second hand for a song and made it perfect for my space using chalk paint.

I have been looking for a console for my front entry for a while. I was not ready to spend a fortune on a new one. When I saw this one for sale online for $40, I snatched it up.

It was in pretty good shape overall and had some cute details. I wasn't wild about the stain so I decided a little chalk paint was in order.

I had leftover black chalk paint from another project and some antiquing wax that was also left over. You can't beat free!

I made sure the surface was clean and started rolling on the paint. That is the beauty of chalk paint!

I used a foam brush to get into the crevices and on the legs where the roller wouldn't work.

I ended up giving it three light coats. I let the paint dry completely between coats. After the last coat, I let it dry overnight.

Next, I used an old sock to apply the wax.

I gave it two good coats of wax. I let the first coat dry before adding the second. This wax really helps the chalk paint hold up.

I let the wax dry overnight as well just for good measure.

I really love the way it turned out. It is a great space to drop the mail or my keys! It is always so much fun to take an old piece and make it mine!

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  • Mcgypsy9 Mcgypsy9 on Oct 04, 2020

    You definitely have a knack for painting and waxing...just beautiful! I’m curious, what color was your antiquing wax? Do you know if this type of wax has to be redone periodically? I absolutely love the color it came out to be! Oh, and I am totally in love with that mirror!

  • Jasmina Bjelic Jasmina Bjelic on Oct 05, 2020

    Is a console made of wood or plywood? Is it possible to use chalk paint to refurnish table made of plywood? Will the paint hold?

  • Melissa Melissa on Oct 04, 2021

    This is lovely! You did a great job and I love all the other decor as is. I agree with the person that said they were in love with the mirror! Just curious if the plants in the basket underneath are real or artificial? If real, what are they?

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