I have personally used chalk paint on all three of the surfaces and i m here to say it worked beautifully on each one.
Chalk paint for dining room table.
I keep researching and i am not sure what to use to avoid that yellowing appearance.
I see you used the polycrylic.
Use it to chalk paint tables and chairs chalk paint plastic outdoor planters or chalk paint a metal headboard.
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The bottom portion of the table and chairs were painted amy howard one step paint chalk paint in black.
Prep the surface by cleaning it real well with a lint free brush and sanding with a fine grit sandpaper.
I painted my dining table using annie sloan pure white chalk paint.
It ended up taking me quite a bit longer because i was constantly having to stop and start.
Needless to say i sanded the whole table down and started again.
A few unexpected places you can use chalk paint is on kitchen cabinets walls trim floors and upholstery.
If you use a lighter color like white or off white it often takes at least three and occasionally four coats for good coverage.
Without interruptions you can easily chalk paint a dining table over the course of 3 4 days or 1 week at most.
How to chalk paint a table top to last.
For the table and chairs begin by sanding any imperfections to provide a smooth even surface.
Clean everything thoroughly with a lint free cloth and all purpose cleaning spray or white vinegar mixed with water.
I mostly worked on it during the evening hours whenever i had time and it took me about 3 weeks.
Brush on thin even coats of chalky finish paint.
First coat of black chalk paint.