Blog Post #304: Coffee Table from Habitat Restore

I am continuing to test a variety of new paint products with the hopes of finding a brand that I like to eventually paint the kitchen and two bathroom vanities at my condo. And I think I found the product I've been looking for. I received a free sample of the Heritage Collection All-in-One Chalk Style Paint and made a quick trip to a local Habitat for Humanity Restore to look for a small project to test the paint on. (For clarity, this is NOT a sponsored post. You can get a free sample, too. See end of post for details.)

The coffee table I purchased was a little larger than what I wanted for a test project, but it was the best I could find that day. There weren't any major flaws or scratches. But the finish was dirty and worn. In addition to the free sample of paint, I also purchased the deglosser product (it also cleans as well as deglossing) and an applicator sponge.

The deglosser is very easy to use. I poured it on a scrubby sponge, scrubbed the surface, and then wiped it off with a rag.

If I wasn't planning to paint, I think at this point the wood finish could be sealed with a fresh coat of poly and would look great.

I didn't get a close up photo of the legs before I started using the deglosser, but the detailed areas were especially dirty. The deglosser and scrubby sponge made a quick job of getting them clean.

The All-in-One paint has a bonding primer mixed in. Nevertheless, I did apply one coat of stain blocking primer prior to using the paint. Mainly because I wasn't sure if there would be bleed through, but secondly because I could use less expensive primer over the dark wood which results in using less white paint later. White paints always takes more paint for complete coverage.

AFTER:

There were a few dark clouds forming in the sky, so I had to get busy painting and didn't stop to take time to photograph the painting process. For the first coat of paint I used a brush and then used the applicator sponge to stipple the paint. For the second coat, I poured the paint directly on the sponge, smeared it around, and then stippled over the wet paint to even out the finish. It was super fast and easy. I was able to apply a coat of paint in under 30 minutes (the details on the legs slowed me down a little).

The color I selected is called Cashmere. I used the entire sample of paint on this project. If I had more paint I think I would have applied a third coat, but I'm happy with the results. I left the original hardware on the drawers.

Oh and the best part of this project? It doesn't require a top coat to seal the paint! It's been a couple of weeks and the painted finish feels rock solid.

I don't know how long the company is running the promotion for a free paint sample, but go to this LINK to their Facebook page for details on how to get the sample. You will need to pay for shipping, but the sample pot of paint itself is free. I also ordered the deglosser and applicator sponge, which I really liked.

I plan to start by painting one of the bathroom vanities with this product. I will see how it looks and holds up to renters before proceeding with the larger kitchen project.

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