Cozy Farmhouse Coffee Table and Chessboard
Posted by DecoArt on Aug 30th 2017
Create a lovely farmhouse-style table and chessboard with Chalky Finish!
SUPPLIES
- sandpaper
- 2" flat brush
- coffee table
- Masonite board
- wax brush
- chess pieces
INSTRUCTIONS
- Clean any dust or dirt from an old coffee table. Paint table using Chalky Finish in Lace.
- Once paint is dry to touch apply another layer of paint. Let dry completely.
- Lightly distress table with sand paper if desired.
- Using a waxing brush, apply small amounts of deep brown wax. Once wax is applied to entire surface let dry.
- To create a chess board, cut or upcycle a 18"x18" piece of MDF board. Tape pattern with 1" painters tape. Paint black spaces. Remove tape and let dry completely. Paint white spaces.
- lightly sand entire chess board to distress. Apply deep brown wax using the same method as the table.
- Gather chess pieces and group into each color. Paint one set with Extreme Sheen in Pearl. Let dry.
- Paint other set using Antique Bronze. Let dry.
- Repeat for 3-4 coats until the desired finish is achieved. Let dry overnight.
- Arrange chess pieces on chess table and set chess board on table. Enjoy your new table and game board!
