Because it was going in the playroom I used the same black Zero VOC paint as I did when painting furniture for the nursery before Keylee came along (I’ll share that adventure later). It is Olympic from Lowes but you can get a similar version and pretty much any paint store.
I lugged the table out to the carport with the help of the hubbs
and started sanding. I didn’t sand it completely but gave it a good sanding
with fine sandpaper. I used 220 grit. And if you find your sandpaper hard to
hold onto grab yourself a scrap of wood and staple a trimmed piece so it to
create a sandpaper block (a nice tip from the hubbs)!
[TIP: Always sand the direction of the wood grain, if you don’t
you will end up with spots that look like they are damaged when you repaint.]
Next, clean off the table wiping off all the sanding dust. I
just used a damp cloth. Make sure the surface is clean and dry before moving
forward. Once the table is ready give it a coat of paint. I used a paint brush
but you can use a small roller if you prefer.
Wait for that to dry before applying the second coat. Go
with the directions on the paint can but of course if it is a million degrees
outside you can lower the time in between slightly. You’ll notice that the wood
grain still shows through the paint which gives it a nice look.
After the paint is all good and dry take your sandpaper or
other sanding utensil (I like to use a cardboard fingernail file. They are
small and easier to handle and you can get a pack of 4 or 5 at the dollar store
for a buck if you don’t already have some around the house like me.) Then sand
away at the areas you would like to give some character.
This is where I stopped because I wanted to maintain more of a matte look. But if you would like you can add a top coat like Polycrylic to help seal it. They say you can get matte polycrylic but in my experience is still has a bit of shine to it.
Finished! Now that wasn’t so bad was it? Here it is as a
coloring table in the corner of the sunroom/playroom. We love it!
Daspri
I love it too. Thanks for the great tips!
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