It wasn t that big of a pain though.
Chalk paint bar stools.
If you haven t tried mixing chalk paints you should give it a go.
Wooden bar stools are fairly easy to paint.
Paint a thin coat of oil based primer onto the legs supports and the underside of the seat using a paintbrush.
I was only painting the legs of 3 counter stools so i figured a 16 ounce container would do it and turns out i barely used 1 4 of the entire pot.
I decided to paint the base using.
50 kilz chalk style paint in white and 50 amy howard at home one step paint in linen.
Typically chalk paint is known for no sanding prep but general finishes recommended a light sanding.
You can paint them in a solid color or paint the legs or base one color and the seat another shade.
The diy chalk paint is still less expensive.
However after waxing there is little difference between the look and feel of the two.
So i followed directions.
Bar stool makeover with annie sloan chalk paints make a plain big box store piece look amazing from our southern home.
How to paint metal.
If you notice any buildup or drip marks once the paint is dry you can easily remove them by lightly sanding with your sandpaper.
Consider whether you want your bar stools to blend in with the rest of your kitchen s decor or give the room a color pop.
The exact paint used.
I wiped the stools down with soapy warm water and let them dry in the sun.
I was pleasantly surprised to find out the chalk paint went on wonderfully smooth thick and covered extremely well.
I like to paint stools upside down first to make sure i get all the nooks and crannies.
Chalk painting bar stools before after this is a fairly simple project that was finished in a few hours but has lasting impact in the kitchen.
I love distressed furniture and these barstools are perfect for adding a touch of rustic charm to your home.
Lightly sand bar stools with 220 grit sandpaper.
I did three coats of paint and let it dry over night.
The fusion paint is an acrylic paint and it just glides right on.
Although it has a matte finish it doesn t feel chalky afterward like chalk paint it is smooth.
If you want to get really creative use the bar stool as your canvas and.
Here s the source for the chalk paint i used.
Diy distressed chalkboard paint barstools you can take those cheap barstools that you get from walmart and turn them into something spectacular with a bit of chalkboard paint.