Redoing an antique table.

Melissa
by Melissa
We want to repaint and distress the legs, sand and restain the top. Not sure if we shohld use chalk paint or milk paint.... and what type of class on top would you recommend? Thanks!
  4 answers
  • Brenda Hays Seargeant Brenda Hays Seargeant on Jan 19, 2018

    Chalk paint adheres well to clean wood and looks great. I would speak to the glass company and tell them it is for a tabletop which is thicker than frame glass.

  • 2dogal 2dogal on Jan 19, 2018

    If this is a true antique, I would not paint it at all. If it really needs refinishing, refinish it back to the original. If you are changing it due to wanting something different in your decor, sell it and get something that is not an antique. Too many good antiques are being ruined by painting them.

  • Melissa Melissa on Jan 19, 2018

    Yes it is an antique but a family piece so do not wanting to sell. Do not want a glass top. So chalk paint is better than milk paint? Ay glaze suggestions?

  • Gen5650115 Gen5650115 on Jan 21, 2018

    Under no circumstances should an antique be painted. An earlier comment was Right on Point