I was able to sell my glass-top table for on Craig’s List. ) My initial thought for this set was that I would stain the table top dark/espresso to help bring my very open concept dining/living/kitchen together since my living room has two dark pieces. Then I was going to paint the base of the table and the chairs Annie Sloan’s Old White to match my hutch.
One of them is my desk: May I have your attention: My desk is no longer black…see the makeover HERE. , because I wasn’t really feeling the stain idea after I brought it home, I dreamed up the most fabulous paint treatment in my head. You know how you just get a feeling when something feels right? Well I shared my plan with my mom and my MIL who unanimously agreed I should stain the table.
Supplies: Find a place to work where you don’t have to worry about dust, paint drips and a mess. If you have to redo your dining set outside, make sure it is not a windy day to prevent your paint job from being ruined by dust and debris.Stripping wallpaper can be done with chemicals or stripping tools, but care must be taken or damage can result to the wall.Consult a home improvement store for specific instructions for your application.o PAINT: PROS: If you are painting over a damaged wall, prepare imperfections with spackle and let dry 24 hours in advance.If you're tired of your kitchen table, you don't need to get rid of it and start from scratch; a few coats of paint can easily turn it into a beautiful new piece.Or if you found a beaten-up kitchen table at a flea market or garage sale, you can create the table of your dreams with just a few coats of paint.If you're not sure what color to paint your kitchen table, scroll through Pinterest to find ideas.White tables with brightly colored chairs look nice in kitchens, while more striking colors can really make a statement.