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Chalk Paint Table Makeover with Greek Key Stencil

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DIY Decorating – Chalk Paint Table Makeover. See how I turned a thrift store table into this stylish white painted table.

DIY Decorating - Chalk Paint Table Makeover. See how I turned a thrift store table into this stylish white painted table.

Hello everyone! I am kicking off the new year with a DIY bang, changing up my decor and sharing a fun thrift store transformation – a Chalk Paint Table makeover with Greek Key Stencil!

For me starting a new year is all about change… changing bad habits (for me that would be eating less chocolate!), changing up my decor, changing my normal routine to ‘spread my wings’ so to speak and grow personally and professionally.

I am so excited to partner with my friends at Porch.com and the Cheers for Change program! Porch.com and I are embracing change as a way to challenge ourselves, create  beautiful things in our home, and inspire others to do the same….Cheers for Change!

This is my challenge: find a thriftstore item, change it’s look with a stylish makeover and turn it into a beautiful piece to decorate my home. I decided on this furniture makeover:

 I found this brown wooden pedestal end table at my local thriftstore. The stained finish on the top was watermarked and scratched but with the beautiful lines of the pedestal legs, it’s gorgeous shape  and $5.00 price tag– I knew it had great potential!

So I brought it home and gave it a Chalk Paint makeover turning it from brown and blah to refreshed and beautiful!

Chalk Paint Table Before and After:

– isn’t this an amazing makeover?

See how I gave this damaged brown stained thrift store table a chalk paint makeover and a stylish Greek Key Stencil accent! www.settingforfour.com

See how I gave this damaged brown stained thrift store table a chalk paint makeover and a stylish Greek Key Stencil accent! www.settingforfour.com

Here’s how you can makeover a dated, damaged table with paint!

 Supplies:

  • Table
  • Chalk Paint in Everlasting
  • Acrylic Paint in Overcast
  • 2.5 inch Paint brush
  • Small flat artist’s brush
  • Clear Wax
  • Lint free cloth for buffing
  • Stencil – I love all things Greek Key patterned and used a Greek Key Stencil
  • Sandpaper in 220 grit
  • Painters tape

 Chalk Paint Table Tutorial:

  1. I gave the table a light wash with soapy water to remove the dust. Let completely dry.
  2. There were a few scratches on the top which I removed with a light sanding using the 220 grit sandpaper. I did not sand the entire piece since I’m using chalk paint!
  3. Using the 2.5 inch paint brush paint the entire table with one coat of ‘Everlasting’ chalk paint. Let dry. Apply second coat and let dry.
  4. Add the stencil: Position stencil in the middle of the table – I just eyeballed it. Tape it down with painters tape so it won’t move when applying stencil paint.(test your painter’s tape in an inconspicuous area to make sure it won’t remove the paint from the surface!)
  5. Apply ‘Overcast’ acrylic paint very lightly onto stencil area.  Let dry completely. 
  6. This is how I make sure I don’t get bleeding under the stencil: Add a small pea sized amount of paint onto a pie plate. Dab paint brush lightly into the paint. You don’t need a lot! Dab off onto a paper towel so that your brush is almost ‘dry’. In an up and down motion, pounce the stencil paint onto the stencil. I do not use foam pouncers since they load on too much paint which seeps under the stencil.
  7. After stencil paint is dry take the 220 grit sandpaper and lightly sand the stenciled area to give it a faded, distressed look.
  8. With 2.5 inch paint brush add one or two coats of clear wax as a protective top coat. Let dry completely.
  9. Using lint free cloth, buff table.
  10. Done!

DIY Decorating idea - How to paint a table with chalk paint and add a Greek Key Stencil accent! Gorgeous! www.settingforfour.com

I love how fresh and updated it looks now! The Greek key pattern looks amazing and I love how subtle and faded the stencil looks with the distressed sanding I gave it.

Thrift store furniture makeover - I refreshed an old brown table with chalk paint and a stylish Greek Key Stencil! See how! www.settingforfour.com

This little chalk paint table is the perfect size and height as an end table by my ghost chair! I love to sit here and check my messages on my phone with my go-to cup of coffee!

You can see my DIY sequin LOVE pillow on the chair.

DIY Chalk Painted Table - tutorial and step by steps so you can do it too! www.settingforfour.com

As a final decorating touch I added a white vase of dipped and painted twigs, another easy DIY I whipped up last week.

How to Paint a Table with Chalk Paint - turn an old thrift store table into a beautiful piece of updated furniture for your home! www.settingforfour.com

As an interior decorator I love changing up the decor for others and my own decor! This furniture makeover is a beautiful, budget friendly update to my home! 

Have you updated any thrift store finds lately?  

How to Chalk Paint and Stencil a Thrift Store Table - DIY Tutorial and supply list included! www.settiingforfour.com

See my other furniture makeovers and Furniture DIY’s:

Painted Bench Makeover

Thrift store bench gets an easy chalk paint makeover - see how I did it! All the steps in the tutorial! www.settingforfour.com

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Make an Adirondack Chair the Easy DIY Way! www.settingforfour.com

DIY Restoration Hardware Inspired Farmhouse Table

DIY Restoration Hardware Knock Off Farmhouse Table with X base and Grey Wash Stain www.settingforfour.com

Navy and Gold Dipped Chevron Patterned Table

 DIY Dipped Chevron Table www.settingforfour.com

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heatherHeather is a Designer, True Color Expert® and proud military wife at Setting For Four Interiors. Heather offers online Interior Design and Paint Color Services. See all of our design tips & tricks on the blog and follow us on Instagram for more design and decor inspiration!

Comments

  1. Taylor @ Porch says

    January 5, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    Heather-
    $5!? What a steal! It looks amazing, I love the stencil.
    Thanks so much for being a part of Cheers for Change 🙂
    -Taylor

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 5, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks Taylor for your compliments on my table!! I know – 5$ is incredible! I snapped it up right away lol!! Thanks for inviting me to be a part of Cheers for Change!

      Reply
    • heather says

      January 6, 2015 at 7:34 pm

      I agree – the $5 price tag is incredible!! Thanks for your compliments and inviting me to be part of Cheers for Change!

      Reply
  2. Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life says

    January 6, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    The table wasn’t too bad in the original brown, but the white? Oh my goodness- gorgeous!!! And I just love ‘pop’ the subtle Greek key design gives it!

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 6, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks Rachel – I’m so glad you like my table makeover! I love that Greek Key pattern too – I’ve been thinking of other things to stencil with it!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    January 8, 2015 at 9:01 am

    Elegant simplicity!! 🙂

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 9, 2015 at 2:36 pm

      Ah…thanks so much Diane! What a beautiful compliment!! That pretty much describes my whole philosophy on interior decorating and my style! You just made my day!

      Reply
  4. Laura says

    January 8, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Love the white! It looks beautiful!

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 9, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks Laura – I love how bright and cheery it looks now too!

      Reply
  5. Amy Anderson says

    January 9, 2015 at 10:59 am

    Love what you did with the table! The greek key is subtle but I love that about it!

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 9, 2015 at 2:32 pm

      Thanks Amy! I love how it all turned out too!

      Reply
  6. Kathleen Place says

    January 9, 2015 at 11:03 am

    Love the look. And I just saw your sequin pillow last night when I was looking up gold pillows for my daughter’s bedroom. I think I pinned it too:-)

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 9, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      Thanks for the love on my table and pillow and for pinning!! Both the table paint makeover and the sequin pillows are easy to do!

      Reply
  7. Carissa Bonham says

    January 10, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    This is so pretty! I love how it turned out.

    Reply
  8. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    January 11, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    Beautiful! I love the finish and the stencil is so pretty. 🙂

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 11, 2015 at 10:28 pm

      Thanks Amanda!

      Reply
  9. Katie Goldsworthy says

    January 13, 2015 at 1:34 am

    Love, love, love this table!!!

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 15, 2015 at 10:52 am

      Thanks Katie – I’m so so pleased with how it turned out and it’s the perfect size for my foyer!

      Reply
  10. gail says

    January 13, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    Heather,

    Your thrift store table makeover is beautiful! $5 !!! what a great deal!

    pinning!
    gail

    Reply
  11. Betsy @ Happily Ever After Etc. says

    January 17, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    I love this little table, it is an absolute steal for $5! The white really highlights the curves of the piece, love it!

    Reply
    • heather says

      January 20, 2015 at 6:39 pm

      Thanks Betsy – I couldn’t believe the 5$ price tag either lol!! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  12. Design Furnishings says

    February 1, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    I really like the way the chalk paint looks – the table is very classy, what a great job. I am also redecorating and trying to eat less chocolate. Both are easier said than done!

    Reply
    • heather says

      February 4, 2015 at 9:51 am

      LOL – that’s so true eating less chocolate is really really hard for me!! Thanks for your lovely comments – I’m so glad you like my table makeover!

      Reply
  13. Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says

    February 9, 2015 at 7:36 am

    What a simple, elegant makeover, Heather! I love it. I’m featuring your project as my Prodigal Piece feature today. ;o)

    Reply
    • heather says

      February 15, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      Thank you so much for the feature Larissa – hugs!

      Reply

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