I found this frenchy style coffee table at Goodwill. I haven't really painted any furniture since the chalkpaint-clear wax- dark wax craze started. Since I don't paint that many pieces, I decided to use what I had to get a similar effect.
I used Behr Light French Gray paint, minwax clear wax, and Briwax dark brown wax. I applied the clear wax with a cloth and the brown wax with a very large stencil brush I purchased at Hobby Lobby. I've heard negative comments about using Briwax, but I just rubbed most of the wax off the brush before applying. It gave a very light finish.
The hardware got some Rustoleum American Heirloom White spray paint and a little brown wax.
And I'm very happy with the results, all done on a budget.
Janet
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Oh, I am sad for you. That table looks perfectly romantic, feminine and beautiful. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh, that hurts to hear that....I would want to keep it....which is a problem I have, trust me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! And yes, you can get the chalk paint look on a budget!
ReplyDeletePerfect, absolutely perfect table. i love that color you chose.and the finish you gave it is gorgeous!.Behr is my all time favorite paint.
ReplyDeletethis is amazing. I love it!!! I am in the market for a new color for my family room...thinking I might be IN LOVE with the grey! What is your opinion on a
ReplyDeleteroom that color?
The table turned out beautifully, Janet! I love the gray with the white along the edge! I can see how it would be difficult to part with.
ReplyDeleteLove the color combo!
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you could part with that beautiful table--it looks so pretty in your room.
ReplyDeleteLove THAT gray! Thanks for trying out exactly what i was too chicken to try! Now I know it works!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the color on this table~ it is gorgeous!! Your piece came out fantastic~thanks for sharing at FNF :)
ReplyDeletePerfectly done.
ReplyDeleteI love it...you did a fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely! Thanks for linking it up!
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Your transformation is fabulous, Janet! I love how it turned out and can totally empathize with you wanting to keep the table.
ReplyDeleteI know it isn't "one of those romantic publications" you dream of being featured in, but you are being featured at my place tonight. Come by for a peek. ;)
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This is fantastic! I love how you were able to achieve this look w/o the price of the chalk paints. Isn't it great to find brown furniture at the Thrift Store with great features just waiting to be transformed into a beautiful piece...for cheap too! :)
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So very pretty! It turned out fabulous.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I hope you will be doing more of this...added you to my sidebar to follow along more closely!
ReplyDeletePeople keep this furniture in smaller spaces. This kind of furniture completely fit in your home. You get enough space in your home with chic furniture.
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gorgeous!! If I was in your area I'd run, (not walk) to your shop to buy this.
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