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Post by MorellisCupcake on Nov 13, 2015 4:24:36 GMT
I had a table redone and love it and got all excited about redoing furniture myself. I'm pretty sure I can pull it off but I'm kind of scared to get started.  I have a dresser for DD that I want to repaint in white with black pulls (I'll spray paint those) and a table that I'm going to redo as a sewing table. I've heard good things about Annie Sloan (no prep being a big plus), but it's $36-ish for a quart, plus the brushes, wax, etc. And I have a project that I can practice on before doing the real ones. I'm just debating now.. if I'm going to screw it up by getting in over my head, maybe I should just send it off to someone else to paint who knows what they're doing.  |
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Post by alexa11 on Nov 13, 2015 4:36:19 GMT
Marking my spot- I have a table I want to chalk paint for DGD. Have no experience.
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Post by workingclassdog on Nov 13, 2015 4:49:34 GMT
Well I am no expert but I took the plunge and bought some AS paint and wax (I didn't buy the brushes)... I painted two bookshelves and a table and so far they are looking good. I still need to wax them but otherwise.. it was super easy!!! I ran out of paint (I bought the sample size of one color and ended up using it more than I planned)..so I need to get more of that.. but otherwise one quart of paint covered everything and still have some left over paint!
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Post by workingclassdog on Nov 13, 2015 4:52:21 GMT
Oh I painted the bookshelves and table the off white color of AS paint.. the white was pretty 'stark' or bright... I love the off white though.. still looks white but old fashion white I guess. The lady that ran the store said the stark white is more of a 'modern' look. Although she suggested the white for stair banisters or household trim..
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Post by MorellisCupcake on Nov 13, 2015 5:09:16 GMT
Thanks!I'm kind of excited to get started on this. I just know me.. if it turns out, it will turn INTO an obsession and my house will fill right up.  |
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Post by twistedscissors on Nov 13, 2015 5:21:45 GMT
There have been several threads about chalk paint on here. I make my own chalk paint. Much cheaper than AS. Posted the recipe in this thread. 2peasrefugees.boards.net/thread/31842/where-buy-chalk-paintI've done my end tables, tv stand, desk, two dressers, and my kitchen cabinets. Search my posts for Pinterest overload kitchen. I prefer polycrylic instead of wax on high use areas. |
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Post by ladyinpink1969 on Nov 13, 2015 5:41:52 GMT
I've done several projects with AS and love it. It's a little scary starting, but if you dive right in, I bet you'll love it. I don't think you can mess it up.
Yes, it is expensive, but you can add some water to it as you go and it will last a long time. Even though it says no prep, I would run some sandpaper over it as well as primer. I found the paint lasts a little longer especially if it's a well used piece.
Good luck,
Vicky
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Post by arielsmom on Nov 13, 2015 16:58:56 GMT
I bought a used dining room table, hutch and 7 chairs last year, for in our sunroom. The hutch had not been used and was in perfect condition. I took a drawer to the paint shop and they explained how to do the Annie Sloan painting. I painted all the chairs (very beat up) and touched up the pedestal part of the table. Chair seats and table top are a golden oak stained wood, the rest is annie sloan ant white with dark and clear wax. I was able to perfectly match the painted hutch.
The supplies cost me $200. The used set cost me $500. I also painted two end table to match the set. Since it is in a sunroom, I knew it was going to get blasted by the sun and temp changes, so I am extremely happy to have this set for $700. The best part? I refinished them one at a time, in the middle of my kitchen floor, where there was good lighting. Fast to dry, no sanding, no smell. Will do more soon!
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Post by not2peased on Nov 13, 2015 18:08:22 GMT
I did a bureau and it was very easy. I used the annie sloan chalk paint and had no problems at all with it. I didnt buy the wax brush or the annie sloan wax and I did find the wax application to be time consuming and physically demanding, but I would definitely do it again-but maybe just use a spray sealer, or suck it up and try the brush and the annie sloan wax.
I am definitely not a skilled crafter or painter-its actually hard to mess it up, to be honest. the bureau I painted had a very thick layer of paint on it and the chalk paint covered it right up
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Post by Gravity on Nov 13, 2015 18:35:52 GMT
I painted and waxed a small table. It was super easy. My next project is a bed and bedside table. After that, I plan to paint a desk/dressing table. After that................. It's addicting.
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Post by DEX on Nov 13, 2015 19:29:45 GMT
I watched several Annie Sloan YouTube videos and then I took a class from a local Annie Sloan dealer. I would suggest buying something small to practice with from your local thrift store. The technique is very forgiving.
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Post by blue tulip on Nov 13, 2015 20:48:24 GMT
are either of these pieces that will see a lot of use? if so, use polycrylic instead of wax. the wax will not hold up to any sort of decent wear, in my experience. the matte polycryclic still allows the chalk paint look, but cures hard. I painted a dresser this way with an alarm, box fan and jewelry box on top that get moved/bumped daily and there's not a single scratch yet. and that was over un-prepped laminate!
also, I used a Valspar chalk paint from lowes and loved it. couldn't justify spending the $ for AS, tho I hear they are very nice!
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Post by peasapie on Nov 13, 2015 20:53:47 GMT
It's really very easy (almost foolproof), so don't be reluctant. I used Benjamin Moore chalk paint, which they tint to any color you want. Watch one or two of the Annie Sloan videos at her website before you begin and I think you'll feel more confident. The chalk paint really does adhere nicely to previously stained and varnished wood. It makes refinishing so much easier than with regular enamel.
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Post by lesley on Nov 13, 2015 21:01:21 GMT
I have done a few pieces in Annie Sloan paint, and would definitely recommend it. It's low odour, beautifully smooth, and the wax finish, if done properly, is as hard as any varnish you might use. Not having to do any prep other than wash down with soapy water is the best part of all.
My friend did a rocking chair in a cheaper chalk paint, and honestly, the finish isn't nearly as professional as the AS paint.
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I have a dresser for DD that I want to repaint in white with black pulls (I'll spray paint those) and a table that I'm going to redo as a sewing table. 
