Stencil and paint an old telephone table to give it a new purpose with Americana® Decor™ Chalky Finish.

SUPPLIES

• water container
• paper towels
• stencil brush
• painter's tape
• 2" flat brush
• waxing brush
• screwdriver
• fine-grit sandpaper
• paint tray
• telephone table

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use a damp paper towel to wipe down the surface of the telephone table. Allow to dry.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the door, door handle, drawer, and drawer pull from telephone table.

3. Using a 2" flat brush, paint a coat of Remembrance on the table. Allow to dry. Repeat.
4. Using a 2" flat brush, paint a coat of Relic on the front of the drawer and door. Allow to dry. Repeat.
5. Dry-brush Everlasting across the surface of the table. (Don’t dry-brush door or drawer.) Allow to dry.

6. Buff Luminous Gold over the surface of the table with a paper towel or soft cloth. (This gives the table a slightly-metallic finish.) Allow to dry.

7. Attach number stencils as shown to the front of the door with painter's tape. Use a stencil brush to apply Yesteryear to the stencils. Remove the stencils. Allow to dry.

8. Use fine-grit sandpaper to sand the edges exposing the wood beneath.

9. Paint a coat of Clear Crème Wax to seal the table. Allow to dry.
10. Dry-brush a small amount of Deep Brown Crème Wax to create an antiqued finish. Allow to dry.

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