Milk Painted Furniture - Side Table

Other Supplies

• Small square unfinished wood table
• Tape
• Ruler
• Sandpaper
• Water basin
• Paper towels

Instructions

1. Lightly sand the unfinished occasional table which will open the wood pores and ensure a smooth surface for painting.
2. Wipe down the unfinished table surface removing sanding dust.
3. On the table top, measure and mark a 2" border from the edge. Also measure and mark approximately 7" (up from the bottom) on each table leg.
4. Apply stencil tape or painters tape along the marked measurements.
5. Next, pour a small amount of FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Glacier into a foam bowl.
6. Apply a coat of Glacier to the center of the table top. Allow to dry 30 minutes, then reapply a second application of chalk paint. Let dry once more then remove the tape on the table top.
7. Next, paint FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Nautical on the outer rim of the table top as well as down all four legs to the tape line. Allow to dry 30 minutes.
8. Reapply a second coat of Nautical. Once again allow to dry, then remove tape.
9. Using the Sanding Block, lightly sand the inner square to create a slightly weathered effect.
10. Apply FolkArt Home Decor Wax to the entire table.