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Waverly Inspirations Painted Side Table

Perfect for any small nook in your home, this small, single drawer occasional table is adorable with this contemporary design. Whether you choose to upcycle a thrift store find or a brand new table, this project can easily be completed in an afternoon using Waverly Inspirations Chalk!

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Project #16448 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Waverly ® Inspirations Chalk Finish Acrylic Paint - White, 16 oz. - 60746E

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Waverly ® Inspirations Chalk Finish Acrylic Paint - Ink, 16 oz. - 60758E

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Waverly ® Inspirations Wax - Clear, 16 oz. - 60760E

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Waverly ® Inspirations Brushes - Chalk & Wax Combo - 60732E

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Other Supplies

Small wood occasional table w drawer, No. 10 Flat brush, Brush basin or container of water, Medium grit sandpaper


 

instructions

  1. Remove the drawer. 
  2. Lightly sand the table and drawer surface to remove any rough wood grain.  Load a Waverly Inspirations Chalk Paintbrush with Waverly Inspirations Chalk – Ink and paint the entire table.  Allow to dry.  Lightly sand smooth if needed.
  3. Reapply a second coat if an opaque coverage is desired.  Allow to dry.
  4. The drawer is painted opaquely with Waverly inspirations Chalk – White using the Waverly Inspirations Chalk Paintbrush.  Allow to dry. 
  5. Load a No. 10 Flat brush with Ink and randomly paint an overall pattern of slash marks that represent a “v” design.  Allow to dry.
  6. For added protection, apply Waverly Inspirations Clear Wax over the painted occasional side table using the Waverly Inspirations Wax Brush.  When dry, buff to desired sheen.
 
 

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Related FAQs

Yes, you can create custom colors by mixing any number of the Waverly Inspirations Chalk paints together.
Start with the lightest color, adding in darker shades until desired color is achieved.
The benefit of painting with Waverly Inspirations Chalk is that no prep work such as sanding, stripping or priming is needed.
When painting on previously used furniture, simply clean the surface using a glass cleaner to remove dirt or dust particles. When painting on glass surfaces, make sure to clean surface using rubbing alcohol.
Stir well to incorporate the paint. Use straight from the bottle or pour a small amount onto a palette.
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