I have this.
I want this.I want to redo our dining room set so it looks like the photo above. A rich, chocolate brown table top and the pedestal and chairs done in white.
In practice, I know how to to about doing it. Sand, stain / paint, etc. etc. However, from regularly reading Kimba's DIY Day every Thursday, I've discovered a plethora of DIY Geniuses who are sensational with spray paint, among other things.
While I am happy to take the traditional road redoing our table and chairs, I can't help but thinking that there must be a way to spray the pedastal and the chairs (the tabletop comes off). One of the things I'm most worried about is brushstrokes. I want a nice, smooth finish on the white parts. I do plan to finish the set in a nice matte polyurethane for durability. I do prefer matte over gloss.
Cloudless will the the main wall paint with Jamaican Sea as the accent in the alcove (behind the table). I'll be using my collection of vintage red transferware as accents.I solicit your aid and advice! What brand do you recommend and why? Is there one in particular which is best for a big job like this? Is it possible to spray the table top a dark chocolate, too, instead of staining?
*Colour swatches courtesy of Behr.
*Inspiration dining set found here.
5 lovely comments:
I would stain the top as opposed to painting it. The table you are looking at probably has a stained top. The brush strokes really won't matter on the legs. It will be beautiful when you are done. Jackie
Oh, I hope Kimba chimes in on this one. She painted her kitchen table, I think. But if it were me, I would use a sponge brush then be sure to seal it to avoid regular table damage. Maybe you could find some cool wooden decorative pieces to glue on the space between the leg and the table first to jazz it up. I hope you do it, I want to see the After!
spray paint is the way to go. I think rustoleum heirloom white would give look you see in the inspiration photo. I used the heirloom white in a satin finish on my builder oak cabinets after wiping them down with denatured alcohol, lightly sanded then used kilz spray primer. I didn't bother with the poly topcoat, a year later they
still look great.
Ooooh, this will be a fun project Sarah. If you decide to paint the top and don't want brush marks, those little sponge rollers with a light touch make the finish look almost sprayed on. Good Luck!
Hey thanks for stopping by my blog today. For the top there is a stain that is a full coverage one (I will get the name for you). You will not be happy (since it is oak) with any regular stain...BELIEVE ME I HAVE DONE IT! I would also seal it with an oil based poly. I did mine with a water-based a year ago and get water rings all the time. I plan on redoing it in an oil-based one soon. Yes you can spray paint the legs or use regular latex paint with a paint sprayer and air compressor. Come check out my kitchen makeover if you are curious. Ask away I have spray painted, refinished, refurbished, and redone everything under the sun.
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