Hello friends! Today I decided to finally show a project that is long overdue, but I did promise some folks I'd have it posted on here regardless, so here we go.
I started out with a plain, store bought, raw wood, picnic table and made it lovely with paint and stain.
It was rough on the surface and along the edges, not comfortable if you are using it for the summer months, so I had it completed sanded down to smooth out the surface.
Once everything was nice and smooth, I began the painting process. I started with chalk paint and used about three coats for this porous wood.
After I painted the bottom white and the paint was completely dry, I used a wax to give it a little sheen and to protect the surface. As you can see below, the top of the table is still raw. I wanted to make that wood look a bit aged, I used the same technique for the wood, as I did with the chalkboard frame.
I loved how it turned out. I cannot wait to decorate with an Autumn theme. The picnic table is
currently sitting in my kitchen area until we can get a breakfast table. In the mean time,
this is working out fine.
You can see below how the top turned out after the stain and wax. This is a phone image.
Once everything was nice and smooth, I began the painting process. I started with chalk paint and used about three coats for this porous wood.
I loved how it turned out. I cannot wait to decorate with an Autumn theme. The picnic table is
currently sitting in my kitchen area until we can get a breakfast table. In the mean time,
this is working out fine.
You can see below how the top turned out after the stain and wax. This is a phone image.
I hope that you enjoyed it and have a great week!
