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From Drab to FAB in Just One Weekend (Seriously!)

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Peter Stevens

Looking back at my posts, I do not see where I showed you the before and after of my drab to fab furniture makeover using chalk paint on an old pedestal dining table that I picked up at a garage sale. I refinished the piece using chalk paint. Remember this was the table that I practically got for free and did’nt know how I was going to use it when I bought it? I am calling it my drab to fab furniture makeover project.  

The before of my Drab to Fab furniture makeover using chalk paint

drab to fab furniture makeover using chalk paint

 As soon as I saw the table I knew it had real possibilities. I loved the  weight and structure of the table. Basically,  I sanded it down lightly and then applied 2 coats of Annie Sloan Chalk paint in Old White. For a slight distressed look , I sanded down the edges with 220 grit sanding block. The last step was to apply a wax to the table top.

The after of my Drab to Fab furniture makeover using chalk paint

drab to fab furniture makeover using chalk paint

The result of my Drab to Fab furniture makeover project using chalk paint

drab to fab furniture makeover using chalk paint

Lesson for today is never pass up on something that may not look “pretty” or looks old and drab. If you do, call me and I will come buy it!

Peter Stevens

🌿 Peter Stevens is a passionate gardening writer and plant enthusiast with over a decade of hands-on experience. From urban balcony gardens to full-scale backyard transformations, she shares practical tips and inspiration to help everyone grow their green space. When she's not writing, you'll find her with soil under her nails and a smile on her face. 🌱

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