Before the table and chairs were screaming "make me pretty again"! They looked like this(my before picture of the table didn't turn out, but this gives you an idea)...
After the "Face Lift"...
I painted the entire chairs with ASCP, then put a clear wax all over. After the wax dried I distressed corners with 220 grit sand paper block. Touching it up with dark wax to give it that aged antique look.
The top of the table was stripped and sanded with 220 grit sand paper. I left some patches of the old stain to give it character when I re-stained it with Annie Sloan Dark Wax. Using the wax to stain is a lot faster and still gives a great look.
Next came the fun part. Taking my hammer and beating it up! This is great to get your aggression out. I also added divots into the wood with a sharp blade. I used ASCP Paris Grey and detailed around the edge of the table, and in the new, but old inspired divots on the top of the table.
She loves the way it looks, and I couldn't be more pleased! What do you think?
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Your niece, Angela told me about your blog...so I am now a follower :) I think it looks fantastic!! It inspires me to refinish a few of my old ugly pieces. It's amazing what a little paint and TLC can do!! :) Great job!!
i. love. it.
but i don't know what the hell 220 grit is. . . or ascp?
maybe you should teach me a lesson on the basics?
Sand paper comes in different grits (roughness). 220 is a very fine sand paper. I like to use the blocks rather than the sheets of sand paper. ASCP stands for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. It is a brand of paint. Look up a local dealer to find it, this isn't paint that they have at hardware stores. It seriously is so great! A must try! Hope that helps. :)
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Allison,
Great job on your table and chairs they are so beautiful, I love the color you picked. Cute blog too. I am your newest follower.
Lindsay
www.countrygirlhome.blogspot.com
Looks fabulous!
This turned out amazing! I'm doing a round table right now and this gives me some inspiration :)
It's gorgeous! Those chairs had some seriously great bones and you gave them a beautiful make-over.
What was the color of stain you used for the tabletop?
It is dark wax by Annie Sloan. Anytime I can use wax as stain I do. It is way less messy and a lot faster drying time!
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What color ASCP are the chairs done in? Looks like duck egg, but sometimes pics can be deceiving.
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