Gray and White painted kitchen table

Today I'm sharing my new and improved dining room table that I painted gray!


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We've had our kitchen table about 9 months.
I bought it from Craigslist because I loved the size.
It's a square shape with some interesting curves, that fits our family perfectly.
Plus I can add the leaf when we have guests.
While I really love the table, I definitely didn't love the original color
which was yellowy stain and legs.
I have always planned on painting it.  


I debated for months what color I wanted to paint it 
and finally decided on white legs with a worn grey top.


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This is the before.  
So yellow.  
It looked terrible with our dark wood floors.  
But the shape is beautiful and I could see it's potential!  


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I posted this photo update on instagram.  
(do you follow me @shescraftycrafty)



Here are the products I used and the steps 
I took to give my table a makeover. 
There are amazon links to the products below.   



First of all, I left the table in my dining area inside my house. 
I covered the floor with a huge drop cloth.  
It's darn hot outside and I wasn't about to go out there!!


-I lightly sanded the table with 150 grit sand paper.  
Then wiped it down really well with a damp rag.


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-I used 2 light coats of  Zinsser stain blocking primer.  


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To apply the primer I used an angled brush for the
 legs and apron and a foam roller for the top of the table.   
I waited about 2-3 hours in between each coat, 
even though the can says it can be re-coated in an hour.  
I let it dry over night after the 2nd coat.

-The next morning I painted the legs and the top with 
2 light coats of white Valspar Ultra Paint plus Primer.  
I lightly sanded in between each coat with 220 grit sandpaper 
and let it dry for another 2-3 hours.  

-Next I painted the top of the table gray.  
I don't have a picture of the paint I used for the top but it was Glidden brand.
 I then let that dry over night. 


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-In the morning, I lightly sanded the entire top 
and then went a little heavier on the edges for a worn look.  
I wiped it down really well with a wet rag.  

all over the table with a rag. 
I rubbed it into the legs, the apron and all over the top.  
It's a really light color of stain but gives the paint some dimension. 
 It also seemed to harden the paint and give it a little protection. 
I LOVE the way it turned out!  
I then let that dry over night.  
(seriously- all of this drying overnight business made this project take forever!!!)

-The next morning I used 2 light coats of Minwax Polycrylic top coat
 I very lightly sanded between each coat.  


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-Then I let the table dry and cure for 2 days.  


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Painting this table took forever, but it was totally worth it.  
I love it so much!  
It gave me that farmhouse look that I love!!


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I can't wait to have people over to eat and see my pretty table.  
Anyone want to come over??