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Furniture Makeovers

An Easy Thrifted Flip: How to Paint a Simple Chalkboard End Table

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 that I decided to turn into a chalkboard end table.

Side table before painting | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

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 give her a discount.

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Supplies Needed for Blue Chalkboard End Table

  • blue chalk or mineral paint
    • UPDATE: I used CeCe Caldwell’s Memphis Blue but I don’t even know if they’re still in business. I couldn’t find this color online anywhere. I think Dixie Belle’s Haint Blue is a pretty close match.
  • chalkboard paint — I used Americana Chalkboard Paint for this project.
  • clear wax — Again, CeCe Caldwell’s wax isn’t available. Dixie Belle’s Best Dang Wax, Clear is comparable.
  • paintbrushes — Zibra’s 2″ angle sash brush is my favorite for projects like this one.
  • cotton rags

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How to Paint an Old Side Table

One: Clean the Table

Chalk-type paints are great because they don’t require much prep work. I just wiped the table down with a regular household spray cleaner and a rag.

Two: Paint

I went back and forth trying to decide whether to paint the blue first or the black. I decided to paint the table blue first, then come back and add the chalkboard top.

This color took two coats, probably because it was lighter and the wood was dark. The chalkboard top also took two coats.

Side table in CeCe Caldwell Memphis Blue natural chalk and clay paint with chalkboard top | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

Three: Wet Distress the Chalk Paint

I just went over the edges and details with a wet cloth and rubbed off some of the paint.

Four: Seal with Clear Wax

I think I’m getting the hang of clear wax.  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.)

Close up of the Memphis Blue and chalkboard side table | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

More Thrifted Table Makeovers

If you liked this side table project, check out these other chalkboard paint projects I’ve done:

  • Chalkboard Coffee Table Makeover
  • Chalkboard Table Makeover
  • How to Make a Chalkboard Menu

Side table painted with CeCe Caldwell Memphis Blue and chalkboard paint, before and after | DuctTapeAndDenim.com

‘Til the next project,

 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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Originally published on Apr 23, 2014. 


10 Comments

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Comments

  1. Alycia Nichols says

    July 1, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    Whoa!!!! 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!

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  2. Christine says

    July 5, 2014 at 6:05 am

    I am loving that color and the distressing you did. You could make me love blue as much as I love purple! I Pinned this 🙂

    Reply
  3. Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations says

    August 5, 2014 at 6:25 am

    Beautiful 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

    Reply
  4. Jamie says

    September 9, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Beautiful!! What a great way to make an old table new again!!

    Reply
  5. Terri @ www.mygrayhaven.com says

    April 22, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    Great job! I love the color! I’ll have to try that paint.

    Reply
  6. Megin says

    April 24, 2015 at 6:36 am

    This 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

    Reply
  7. Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says

    April 24, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Love this color…a little bit of paint makes such a big impact! Great job!

    Reply
  8. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    May 12, 2019 at 11:22 am

    What a big difference, and beautiful transformation! I love the black top with the blue! Great job!

    Reply

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