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Furniture Makeovers

Chalkboard Table Makeover

Today’s a “Throwback Thursday” project that I did back in 2014!  Most of you weren’t following my blog then so I wanted to share it again.  I still love this table!    —    I had this great idea a few months ago… I could buy small pieces of furniture, paint them, and use them to display my jewelry when I go to Treasure Island Flea.  Wouldn’t that be more interesting than just setting up folding tables?  Well, the answer to that is “yes”, it does make an interesting display.  But it sure is a lot of work!  I’m not sure if I’ll keep it up or not yet.

Before and after chalkboard table, Memphis Blue CeCe Caldwell's natural chalk and clay paint | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

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Small Chalkboard Table

Bikeman and I ran across these two tables (along with another) at a random garage sale.  These two were already painted brown and in good shape.  But I had something else in mind for the round one… it wanted to be a chalkboard table.

Before photo of the round table I painted with CeCe Caldwell's Memphis Blue natural chalk and clay paint and a chalkboard top | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

So I wiped it down and covered it with just one coat of CeCe Caldwell’s Memphis Blue.  Then I ‘wet distressed’ it (which means I just wiped a wet cloth over it, removing some of the paint) and sanded the top with 320 grit to get it as smooth as possible before covering it with three coats of chalkboard paint.  What do you think?

Before, during, after painting my small round table with CeCe Caldwell's natural chalk and clay paint in Memphis Blue with a chalkboard top | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

I did learn one important lesson…  I painted this in the shade on my patio and left it there to dry.  But later in the day it ended up sitting in the very hot sunshine and a couple of small air bubbles appeared under the chalkboard paint.  I pricked them with a pin and smoothed them as much as I could but it still wasn’t the completely smooth top I was looking for.  A little disappointing for me but the couple that bought it at Treasure Island still loved it!

Leg detail of the table I painted with CeCe Caldwell's Memphis Blue natural chalk and clay paint | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

This is still one of my favorite color combinations so you’ll probably see it again!

If you loved this chalkboard table, check out these projects:

  • Painting End Tables with Chalk Mix
  • Chalkboard Coffee Table
  • My $5.00 Corner Shelf Makeover
  • Tips on Painting Kitchen Tables
  • Turn a Lamp Into a Side Table

Let me know if you find and makeover any interesting tables at garage sales! First published June 26, 2014.  We join these blog parties.

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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18 Comments

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Comments

  1. Bernadyn @ B is For... says

    June 17, 2014 at 8:37 am

    Nice table, I love it! I think it turned out great! Found you at Lou Lou Girls and now following on Twitter, enjoy your week. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  2. Christine says

    June 18, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    Wow, I know it’s a lo of work but your table looks amazing. I love it ๐Ÿ™‚

    and thanks so much for linking up with us at the Table It Link Party ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  3. Jennie @ Got My Reservations says

    June 23, 2014 at 10:50 am

    I’m still playing around with chalk paint; your experience and tips from this post are really helpful!

    Reply
  4. Mila says

    March 27, 2015 at 6:54 am

    I love it! I will doodle on it ๐Ÿ˜‰

    I hope you will share your post with our Link Up – Idea box:
    http://milaslittlethings.com/2015/03/idea-box-thursday-link-party-3.html

    xx
    Mila
    milaslittlethings.com

    Reply
  5. Cheryl says

    March 27, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    Wonderful job!! I love it!!

    Reply
  6. Burlap and Sawdust says

    March 27, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    That looks amazing!!

    Reply
  7. Beverly says

    March 29, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    Your table turned out great. Love it.
    Bev

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      March 29, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      Thanks, Beverly!

      Reply
  8. Jann Olson says

    April 1, 2015 at 11:39 am

    I am such a doodler. Would love a little doodle table like this! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      April 1, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks, Jann!

      Reply
  9. Sherry says

    April 1, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    A great makeover! Thanks for joining HSH!
    Sherry

    Reply
  10. Kathy says

    April 1, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    I’m about to paint my kitchen table (i found for free!) with chalk paint. I haven’t tried “wet distressed” yet. It looks beautiful and I know the new owners are enjoying it! Thanks for sharing at The Creative Circle. Hope to see you again this week.

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      April 6, 2015 at 11:35 am

      Wow… you got it for free! That’s a great deal! I’d love to see it when you’re done.

      Reply
  11. Marie says

    September 21, 2017 at 9:25 am

    This is such a fun idea! I can totally see the kiddos playing games at it in the evening. Thanks for sharing your super cool makeover with us at Merry Monday this week!

    Reply
  12. Katherines Corner says

    September 21, 2017 at 9:43 am

    Looks fantastic, I love the detail in this table. Thank you for sharing at TFT. Pinned and featured on facebook and google plus too xo

    Reply
  13. Monica @HappyandBlessedHome.com says

    September 28, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    I’ve been thinking about making something with chalk paint. Thanks for the tutorial. Featuring this at Family Fun Friday rounding up 10 Easy DIY Home Decor Ideas: https://www.happyandblessedhome.com/diy-home-decor-ideas-family-fun-friday/ Thanks for sharing with us!

    Reply
    • ducttapeanddenim says

      September 28, 2017 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply

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