Kitchen tables can by nature be more casual than dining room tables.
I want to paint my kitchen table.
It s a great look particularly on pedestal tables.
With a dresser 2 coats is enough but with a kitchen table you ll need that extra protection and durability.
Right now many homeowners are leaning toward chalk paint.
If you are going to be painting with a water based paint i would do at least 3 maybe even 4 coats of paint to the top of the table.
When it comes to painting your kitchen table and chairs choosing the best paint can be tricky.
And she even shows you how to add the foiling accents.
She added some 2 4 s some.
How to paint a laminate kitchen table.
Paint for table chairs.
To paint a laminate table top first you need to sand the surface.
So experiment by painting the top one color and the base another or stain the top and paint the base.
This type of paint is unique because not only is it non toxic but it s also easy to apply to any surface giving it a unique vintage look.
I used my rotary sander and 220 grit sandpaper.
Or try the reverse.
Oh my goodness this matte black chalk paint gives this table and the room such drama.
One favorite is a dark stained top think cherry or light mahogany and a white base.
Paint most of the table but let the wood peek out on the bottom half of the legs.
Thick paint tends to chip more than multiple thin layers.
To try it paint the bottom half of the legs of your table.
The dipped look is a great way to introduce a strong color without completely committing to a shade.
Remember those coats should not be thick.
How to redo a kitchen table.