Staining on top of chalk paint to create that wooden look...

by Vintage Charm Restored by Lori Young
(IC: professional)
Some wood doesn't accept stain and get the color you want... Sometimes you just want an aged weathered look... I have found over the past year the wonderful charm that can be added when you stain directly on top of the chalk painted surfaces. Take a look here for more information. http://www.vintagecharmrestored.com/?p=1156
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Published January 22nd, 2013 8:16 PM
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Shirley Bennett on Dec 01, 2018
I make my own chalky paint and enjoy wax or stain finish. Depends on the look you want light wax or dark, some with stain light or colored make your own effect.
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Pir32677441 on Apr 05, 2023
I have a Bassett dining set that I want a wood top on table & Buffett. Plan to do gray. I like this photo but likely a little lighter wood look. Can you provide me steps to get this look. Need durability on top as will be used daily.
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hi im in need of advice! i bought a beautiful walnut table. the person that owned it before me painted it with house paint... and the rolled it on? should i sand it off before i begin? i really want the table top to be the original dark colour.
I had great success with my table. I chalk painted the bottom of my table the stained over it. Came out very nice. I chalk painted the chairs and stained 2 of them yesterday and I do not like the way it looks. I have this fabric picked out for the cushions. So now I need help to fix it. What should I do?? HELP!! LOL!!
I want to use gel stain over chalk paint on my kitchen table. I want to go for a gray, weathered look. My question is what color chalk paint and gel stain should I use to get that look?