So, I begin my new blog with a photo of one of my first chalk painted furniture restoration projects. I came across four very old, very dirty mahogany chairs that had been painted gold. I wish I had taken a before picture, and will for future posts, but the gold was barely visible beneath the dirt. The chairs were solid though and so I went to work mixing two different colors of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to get the perfect color.
Next, I replaced the old cracked leather chair covers with Sunbrella indoor/outdoor fabric. It is wonderfully resistent to spills and stains. I LOVE the whole restoration process. I love the quiet time alone with my work and my thoughts as I contemplate my own life and second chances; I love seeing things transformed before my eyes; and I love the beautiful end result. So rewarding.
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Anne McStay says
June 19, 2012 at 3:12 amSo, since they are painted with chalk paint, can you write on them ;-}
Patricia Krank says
June 19, 2012 at 2:47 pmIt isn’t chalkboard paint that you can write on. It is a paint made specifically for furniture and can be used without sanding or stripping old finishes. I use a soft wax to seal it & then buff it to a soft shine.
Dana R. says
June 26, 2012 at 9:24 pmi think I want to chalk paint my ent. center
Patricia Krank says
June 27, 2012 at 3:00 amHow fun. What color?
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