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Upcycled side table - using chalk paint

chezzle
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Upcycled side table - using chalk paint

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Jason
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Re: Upcycled side table - using chalk paint

Looks great @chezzle. Well done and many thanks for sharing.

 

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MissionIsta
Getting Established

Re: Upcycled side table - using chalk paint

Wow that looks incredible @chezzle --what paints did you use? Love the blue tone. 

Bundaboy
Having an Impact

Re: Upcycled side table - using chalk paint

Love me some chalk paint!

Carrol
Getting Established

Re: Upcycled side table - using chalk paint

I want to use chalk paint on side tables as well but not sure about doing this myself. Was it easy and what did you use?

JaneK
Retired Team Member
Retired Team Member

Re: Upcycled side table - using chalk paint

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Carrol. We're so pleased you've joined us.

 

Let me tag @chezzle so they get a notification about your question. I'm sure @MitchellMc will have some advice for you to help you get started. If you could share a photo of your side tables, we may be able to give you more specific advice. There is a video that explains how to paint over over varnished timber here.

 

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Feel free to pop in and ask any follow up questions you might have. We're here to help.

 

Jane

 

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MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
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Re: Upcycled side table - using chalk paint

Hi @Carrol,

 

You'll want to make sure the surfaces are free from grease, dirt, and grime. Some Selleys Sugar Soap Wall Cleaning Wipes would be perfect for cleaning down the unit. You can then prime the surface with Dulux 1Step Prep Primer, Sealer & Undercoat. Once the primer has dried, you can apply the Dulux design chalk effect paint. You should find this step-by-step guide useful: How to paint using Dulux Design Chalk Effect.

 

Please let us know if you have any questions or need further advice.

 

Mitchell

 

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Carrol
Getting Established

Re: Upcycled side table - using chalk paint

Many thanks Mitchell I will give this a go when it stops raining if ever here lol

Carrol
Getting Established

Re: Upcycled side table - using chalk paint

Thank you Janice Mitchel did reply and I willl take photos tomorrow and put here

Carrol

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