Chalk Paint Distressed Table Top

Start with a coarse pad and move down to medium and then fine depending on the furniture you re painting and how distressed you want your paint work.
Chalk paint distressed table top. Using annie sloan sanding pads annie removed the top coat of paint to reveal the colour beneath. Finally apply a coat of clear chalk paint wax this will seal and protect this piece. And i shared my tips and tricks with you all in the ever popular post the beginner s guide to annie sloan chalk paint. After that layer was dry it was the fun part distressing the table.
Only use one coat of paint. I used a very rough grit sandpaper 80 with a medium to light touch and went to work sanding off the white chalk paint layer on the parts of the table i thought would wear naturally with age like the corners of the legs and top. Here s a tip that will give you a great distressed finish every time when using chalk paint. Not too profound i know but by only using one coat of paint versus the two to three i normally give my pieces for solid coverage it makes it easier and faster to reveal more of the wood underneath therefore.