Handpainted Gray French Grain Sack End Tables
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Atta Girl Amy
(IC: blogger)
French grain sacks are hot in home decor right now. But I've not been able to put my hands on any authentic grain sacks for a price I liked. So, I used chalk paint (Annie Sloan Graphite and Maison Blanche Paint Co. Hurricane) to create my own version on a pair of Queen Anne-style end tables. You can see the full transformation and tips on how to achieve this look at my blog, AttaGirlSays.com
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Published January 23rd, 2013 9:27 AM
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Cathy B on Dec 03, 2013I HAVE TO AGREE THAT THESE LOOK BETTER WITH PAINT. I like that some wood shows through. Does anyone see a trend toward not painting wood and restoring it instead?
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Dsouther on Apr 02, 2019
Hi Cathy B,
I (for one) sure hope the trend is turning back to restoring instead of painting. I don't mind seeing people paint Ikea and that sort of furniture but it sure tears me up to see people paint antiques. I do not believe I am not alone in that feeling. I have read where craft persons say oh well the paint can be removed. I bet those people have never tried removing paint from a piece of furniture. Refinishing is no picnic, however removing paint is very difficult. Sometimes paint can actually stain the wood to a point where it can't be refinished back to a wood look. This is just my 2 cents worth and is not meant to be offensive to anyone.
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It says the directions can't be found. Could you please send me a link so I can try my hand at those wonderful tables, too?
i have one of these tables and would Love to do that. It looks beautiful! Can you send me some info please?
Can you send the tutorial of the French Grain Sack application for end tables? I can't find it on your site. Would love to do it!
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