The table is old. For something new I tried a new paint brush as well as a
new brand of paint. I didn't borrow anything, but the paint is blue, hence the blog post title. So now I will give this old worn out table a pretty new painted finish.
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| Vintage gate leg folding table |
I picked up this vintage gate leg folding table at a thrift store this summer. The legs swing together so the table can be stored flat. A small project like this is great for practicing new techniques and products without the investment of a lot of time or money.
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| The underside view of a gate leg table. The legs swivel so the table can be stored flat. |
One thing I've learned is the paint brush used on a project can make a significant impact on the final results. The new brush I purchased for this project is an
angled china bristle brush with a short handle, also called a sash brush. It fits my hand well and is great for painting in tight spaces.
The new paint is
Serene Chalky Paint by Americana Decor. I typically use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint because you can't beat the quality, and I've tried some chalk-type paints but wasn't thrilled with the results. But the color and the price drew me in on this paint, so I decided to give it a try.
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| Paint and brush for furniture project. |
The
angled brush was perfect for painting the spindles as well as the flat sections of the table. To quickly paint spindles, move the brush quickly back and forth in sections around the spindle. Then give it a couple of vertical swipes with the brush to smooth the paint out before the paint dries.
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| Quick method to paint spindles. |
I sanded the paint with a fine sanding sponge followed by 220-grit sandpaper for heavier distressing.
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| Vintage gate-leg table painted in Serene blue. |
I sealed the paint with the
creme wax. The wax was thin and easy to spread with a brush.
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| Shabby chic distressed table top. |
The table folds up flat so it's easy to tuck away in storage when not in use.
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| The table folds up flat for easy storage. |
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| Shabby chic vintage gate leg table. |
Supply List
Below are the supplies I used for this project. Some links are affiliate links.
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