These poor end tables were beaten and bruised when we came across them. The finish was scratched and completely missing in some areas. Now check out this gray chalk painted end tables makeover.
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Thankfully we were able to fix them up quickly with a little bit of Country Chic Paint’s Chalk Paint.
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Because the old finish was really chippy, I grabbed some 220 grit sandpaper and sanded the tops and shelves of each of the tables to smooth out the uneven finish.
I just wanted to erase and blend the edges of the chippy finish so we would get a smooth finish.
Once everything was wiped down with a damp rag I painted on the beautiful warm gray paint known as Rocky Mountain. It only took light coats to get complete coverage!
The edges all received a light distressing with some more 220 grit sandpaper. To give the end tables a little bit more of a sheen, as well as added durability, I sealed them with a poly topcoat.
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The transformation was so quick and painless! It’s amazing what a small amount of paint can do!
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