This is what this sad little table looked like the first time I saw it. Bikeman texted this photo to me while I was working at Roses and Rust. He enjoys being my picker! So far he’s found SIX small tables and a vintage sewing machine cabinet. I’ve only painted two tables and the cabinet. Plus I have two more frames and two of our own tables that I need to paint. I’m way behind! I think he paid $5 for this one.
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Blue Chalkboard Table
I love the scroll edge on this and even the faux leather top. But it was pretty scratched up so I decided to paint it and add a chalkboard top. I’d seen so many nice pieces painted CeCe Caldwell’s Memphis Blue on Instagram recently. I knew I wanted to try it. Jordy thought I should add the chalkboard top and I have to say I think it was a great idea! But now she wants it for her apartment. Maybe I’ll may give her a discount.
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I also distressed this with a wet rag then sealed it with the clear wax. I think I’m getting the hang of it. Another thing I like about it is that it doesn’t drip or smell. So I waxed this in the middle of the living room last week while Glenn was gone and I was catching up on all the TV shows that he doesn’t like (Nashville, Project Runway, Mad Men, etc.)
If you liked this side table project, check out these other chalkboard paint projects I’ve done:
‘Til the next project,
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Alycia Nichols says
July 1, 2014 at 5:20 pmWhoa!!!! What??!?!?!! Wow!!! What a great transformation!!! I’m just feelin’ kind of goofy even looking at it! I am always in such awe of those who can first have a vision for rundown items, and then for those who can actually DO something about it!!! This looks terrific now, and the chalkboard top is such a neat idea! I could envision using this as a serving table and just writing the names of cheeses or breads or whatever directly onto the table. Cool!!!! Great job!
Visiting via Christine’s “Table It!” blog party!
Christine says
July 5, 2014 at 6:05 amI am loving that color and the distressing you did. You could make me love blue as much as I love purple! I Pinned this 🙂
Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations says
August 5, 2014 at 6:25 amBeautiful transformation! I love the color you chose. Great job!
Thank you so much for sharing with me at Trash to Treasure. Pinning and sharing 🙂
~ Robin
Jamie says
September 9, 2014 at 9:10 amBeautiful!! What a great way to make an old table new again!!
Terri @ www.mygrayhaven.com says
April 22, 2015 at 5:15 pmGreat job! I love the color! I’ll have to try that paint.
Megin says
April 24, 2015 at 6:36 amThis turned out so pretty! I love the blue and the black top…{swoon}!
Thank you for sharing this at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206.
~ Megin of VMG206
Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
April 24, 2015 at 3:48 pmLove this color…a little bit of paint makes such a big impact! Great job!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
May 12, 2019 at 11:22 amWhat a big difference, and beautiful transformation! I love the black top with the blue! Great job!