Full Tutorial | How To DIY Chalk Paint Kitchen/Dining Table

[@andreaholmes5697]

This video is EXACTLY what I was looking for. I took 4 weeks off for the holidays from work and have some painting projects. I've never done this before and your video was a huge help!! I'm so excited to start!

[@JeanneCrackel]

Andrea! How exciting! Just remember it’s just paint, easy to fix easy to do! I hope you had great success and had fun doing it! Grateful I could be of any help! Happy Painting!!

[@georgianwindow]

@@JeanneCrackel you should show us your results

[@alexanderfarms1]

This is just what I need!! Getting ready to do our table and chairs… never done any chalk painting, so I really appreciated your detailed instructions!! Thank you so much!!

[@twanzie864]

Thank you. You’ve given me the confidence I need to tackle my own dining set. Love that your pup made a cameo too. So cute.

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thank you so much! My son and I made this video several years ago never knowing whether or not how it would turn out, I’m so grateful it helps or encourages anyone! Painting really can be fun and easy and completely transform any furniture!! Happy Painting!!

[@atonkin0916]

I love the transformation. Its looks like new, but better. I need to buy a new bigger kitchen table but don't want to spend 700 to 1000 dollars so I am going to find one that I can paint like you did. Thank you for all the steps on how to paint. It really helped me. 😊

[@JeanneCrackel]

You can do it! thanks for watching! My whole goal was to inspire others to try at home!! 😊

[@kgaither7614]

I just found your channel. This was the most informative videos I have watched. I have watched over 30+ videos. I now feel confident enough to start my own project.

[@JeanneCrackel]

Hi K Gaither... I am so happy that this video was helpful or inspiring for you... I really just wanted to share the nitty gritty details I feel so many others leave out. I am hoping to add more videos soon for inspiration and encouragement. Happy Painting!!

[@heemanchalmaharaj6709]

After months of waiting for another desk, kzbin.infoUgkxMAlHv7-BBWMrPRm5-uEoD6rtdT7SG2Qr I finally canceled the order and went with the Belleze black and gold. It fits perfectly in my office and the drawers are a nice feature (keeps the clutter off my desk for more room to work!) It's modern but sophisticated. My husband got it assembled in less than an hour. The only negative is that it leaves prints! I wound up complementing it with a large desk mat/mouse pad (which also helps to prevent scratches) so no more fingerprints! Overall a nice desk for the cost!

[@lindascully7310]

Love video but did u clean table after you sanded it and before you poly/finished it? Thank you.

[@Lizzardward]

Beautiful. Thank you for the step by step especially the instruction about the sanding of the chalk paint top to make it buttery!

[@destinationsbydeb]

This is great thanks.I am going to be doing my set with 8 chaors this month and didnt know where to start.

[@sarahbecker927]

Thanks so much for this video! I just chalk painted my dining table and when I distressed it with the sandpaper it left the chalky look on top that you showed, and I thought it was totally ruined. I was ready to toss the table, then I found your video showing the chalky look after sanding is normal. I went ahead and applied the polyacrylic on top still in doubt the outcome, but once it dried it was absolutely gorgeous. Thanks to you, my table was saved!! Thank you, thank you!!!❤️

[@JeanneCrackel]

Sarah! Thank you for watching! I’m so grateful my video was helpful to you! Paint literally can change your world😉. Happy Painting!

[@MK-ih6wp]

I really hate this part of chalk paint. Cause I love sanding to smooth but hate the cloudiness it causes. Makes me reluctant to apply clear coat even though everyone promises it will be OK. I think its probably only an issue for us noobies.. seems to get easier when you have more experience.

[@sarahbecker927]

@@MK-ih6wp yes I know how you’re feeling. I had already sanded my table before finding this tutorial & my table was cloudy and dull after I sanded it. I took a damp cloth & wiped it down & it was still cloudy LOL But thankfully I found this tutorial and bit the bullet & put the polycrylic on it and the cloudy dull chalky finish totally disappeared. I was ecstatic & I’ve received a lot of compliments on my table. I’ve since done 2 bar stools that turned out beautifully too! You can do it!! It’ll be great!!

[@sarahbecker927]

@@MK-ih6wp oh I was assuming you had never done this before. I re-read your message & I see now you were just confirming my original fears LOL

[@MK-ih6wp]

@@sarahbecker927 I'm pretty new to this, too! I just painted some metal patio chairs a bright turquoise color that looks vibrant & lovely, until I sand it. I am holding off on sealing it for now while I do more research. In the past, I've had polycrylic turn yellow on me after being out in the sun. Yellow + turquoise will look awful so I am looking for UV-safe options.

[@dogpresident1518]

I love this!! Exactly the demonstration I needed to see before attempting my own dining table project. Thank you!

[@JeanneCrackel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kowaskykennedy7284]

Did you clean after you sanded the chalk paint or did you just polyurethane on the sandy surface?

[@jeffrailey]

Thank you Jeanne for sharing the videos of your Boston Terrier. I love my Boston Terrier Apollo. May God always bless you. 😎🔥🥇 🥊🥊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖✝️

[@thejosemiranda5008]

Buy Liquid Sandpaper at Home Depot. 100% better and safer. And it also deglosses. The BEST!

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thank you for the info , I will defenitly check it out.

[@Harvardfacebook]

12:40 Lol, the smile of happiness and success. Well done Lady good job. Keep up the good work

[@ddsmiles6382]

I’m fixing to restore an heirloom so as I was browsing YT for ideas, when I came across your video. I loved it. I subbed and loved thank you so much.

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thank you for watching. I am happy this helped!

[@sacredsinger47]

Thank you! I just got a free table that someone tried staining but the stain didn’t take to the wood. I want to chalk paint it and this is very helpful and makes me feel more confident in redoing the table!

[@yankeesgirl1988]

I swear reading some of the comments gave me anxiety. People are so rude...keyboard warriors with no life😂I came here for the technique and supplies and you nailed it. So thank you!

[@jeanniealford4234]

My daddy named me because he loved Stephen Foster's, " I Dream Of Jeannie With The Light Brown Hair". It was written in Bardstown KY at his uncle's home. Judge Roane had two daughters and one had a suiter the summer that Stephen visited.

[@JeanneCrackel]

I was named after my Grandmother, makes it all the more special to me.

[@boymomlxx781]

Love love to paint furniture- I enjoy learning from others there’s always room for improvement!! Thanks for the tips I love your smooth process thru out well done presentation wise ❤️👍🏻

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thank you I am so happy to help in any way!

[@paulinaszymanska-personalt2011]

HI, thank you for the video! JUst wanted to ask about durability of chalk pain on the table and chairs which are of course usued on the daily basis?

[@JeanneCrackel]

Well any painted surface wears over time kind of gives it that authentic distressed look, you can reapply wax and buff or repoly over time or even repaint . It is so easy to repaint chalk paint . I painted my dining table several years ago , I have 4 kids and a large family and use the table ALOT, it has held up just fine! I have rewaxed over the years. I hope this helps!!😊

[@janetottaviano3481]

Close ups on your painting would be nice.

[@mihainede85]

lol you don`t want to see that

[@debramouradian450]

@@mihainede85 there is close up - at very end of video

[@brunosanchez7656]

@@debramouradian450 You cant tell because of the glare from the light. I couldn't see the finish.

[@terryhall979]

hi I'm a very beginner at this I'm just now wanting to learn how to do chalk paint on a coffee table and two little confusing to me but I'm watching your shows to see how it goes I'm so excited about it

[@cindyz3342]

Finally at the end there is one shot where you can see what is going on. Backlighting!!

[@coastchickheatherjordan4891]

Finally Found a good shop girl like myself. Great how to video.

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thank you! This was a amateur video my son and I shot in my garage (workshop) several years ago, we had no idea what we were doing but learned along the way. I’m just so overwhelmed that it has encouraged so many others to just paint it!! 😊

[@coastchickheatherjordan4891]

@@JeanneCrackel It's tough shooting videos by yourself. I just started a channel on Furniture Flipping. Between wild birds and bugs. I swear!☺️

[@laurenyarbrough6625]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING STRAIGHT TO THE POINT! SO HELPFUL!

[@JeanneCrackel]

you are so welcome! I just wanted to give you REAL details not fancy videos or fluff!! lol thanks for watching!

[@Dianah1952]

Thank you for your tutorial! Your furniture looks great. I have a few refinishing projects I want to do but I wasn't sure how, so you have helped me a lot and given me more confidence to start. Thanks again!

[@JeanneCrackel]

Dianah, thank you so much! I am so pleased this video was helpful. Keep painting!! Have a great day!!

[@lesliethomas-harris9903]

Thank you for sharing!!! What can be used to clean the table regularly to not ruin the pain?

[@diegofortin505]

You make it look so easy. I’ve been wanting to paint my old dining set, and will use your technic. Thank you

[@JeanneCrackel]

Happy Painting!!

[@jacksmom3612]

After you sanded the table the second time in order to get it smooth, did you wipe dry or wet wipe it down before you sealed it??

[@mariachalle1411]

Beautiful job!!! Did you clean the top part of the table after you sand the chalk paint? How much water and vinagre do you mixed?

[@etxhsmom]

Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to know.

[@amytrees1]

How do you clean the table top after you sand the table after painted.

[@JeanneCrackel]

Good quesiton, sorry we forgot to add to this video.. I used a lint free cloth and an air hose. to make sure there were no fragments left on the table top! Happy Painting!

[@JanaGamboa]

Thank you so much!!!!!! I am so excited to paint everything I can now!!!

[@MarianneDess-Santoro]

Wonderful video! 2 questions - and I read every question and answer so I know I am not repeating a question already asked. How long does the paint take to dry - each coat? Also, how long does the poly take to dry - each coat? Thank you kindly.

[@TheGlamorousPennyPincher]

Beautifully done, I am thinking of doing my dining room table and this certainly helps. Thanks so much :)

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thank you for your kind words. Best of luck painting your table! I am so grateful that my little video was helpful! Happy Painting!

[@octaviabrowncraftsanddiys]

I love this I got a table from Ashley furniture store had it tires 6 months n the wood is strached up already n I noticed it gets worse when I'm just wiping it with my dish rag I don't understand y but I wanna paint it n my chairs all black u did good

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thank you and sorry to hear about your furniture not lasting well, that is the greatest thing about paint.... Its easy and inexpensive way to update.

[@octaviabrowncraftsanddiys]

@@JeanneCrackel yess I just hate painting but thank you

[@lizhoward9754]

The pup is too adorable and hilarious

[@kristinkavanaugh8630]

Thank you for this video. You glazed over the table but didn’t wash the table after sanding?

[@esthersissoko1478]

I noticed too

[@janemonroe289]

Does the water base polyurethane sealant protect from water and heat stains? I need a very durable seal that I can clean up with a wet sponge and that if someone set a coffee cup or glass on it it doesn't harm it. Your work is beautiful!❤

[@budman4605]

Wow that's awesome wish you could do that to my table

[@emes8742]

Thanks for posting - very informative - A different angle to see the finished product would have been helpful due to the glare from outside light.

[@JeanneCrackel]

Yes thank you for the note. This was filmed in my old studio and the lighting was not great I apologize for that. I have several videos and up close photos on my facebook page just an FYI!! thank you.

[@samaiyah83]

@@JeanneCrackel what is your FB page?

[@elgatolounge3345]

Very informative.. will try on my terrace table..

[@JeanneCrackel]

All the best

[@kevinhullinger8743]

Thank you. Its it safe to seal with poly? Will it change colors?

[@cindyannefontenot]

If you don’t like the light finish to come through with a dark chalk paint, should you stain the furniture a darker stain first? Also, I have dark cherry end tables and wonder if I’d prefer white over it for a good contrast or a black or gray paint... just wondering your thoughts on what would look best. Which brushes and brand of chalk paint do you like best?

[@JeanneCrackel]

Hi Cindy, I love Paint Pixie brushes... You will too.. As far as dark popping out, you could use a dark wax. Also you can layer chalk paint if you want. Meaning the darker color underneath so when you distress you will see the color coming out!! Happy Painting!

[@pattybautista1606]

I'm about to to my dinning table today and is similar as this one . Thanks

[@lj6753]

How did your table table come out?

[@pamshirley5919]

Great details! Thank you!

[@jock527]

Brian. Just watched the table and chair makeover black chalk paint. How do I find out what brand was used to get that great end product?

[@KatherineNicholson-e2n]

After you chalk painted, you sanded. Did you clean it before sealing?

[@janesheneman3698]

Thank you for the soft music ! So nice, but I couldn't really see your table it was too dark in the room you were in.

[@thebigreveal3083]

Some more close ups! Excellent work

[@jackieburnett6881]

Ty for the step by step instructions! Beautiful finished results

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thank you Jackie!!

[@jenesisemory9048]

How does this hold up over time? Does it scratch easily? How many coats of plolyurethane? Will water based be more likely to dissolve over washing and usage?

[@karenlandsgaard4886]

Help! My first polycrylic coat on the table top looks like garbage! Totally uneven finish. Will additional coats help this or am I doomed? I’ve never worked with this product before. Thank you fir the video, and any help.

[@barbgalligan4885]

Looks great! When you sand after its painted do you clean it before sealing?

[@katiekillgore]

How long to dry in between layers? Do you sans the legs and under edge too after painting chalk paint?

[@jkay88]

So when you sand (after the two coats of paint; to get the butter soft finish on top... and distressing...), do you not wipe it down at all before poly?

[@Jakilyn]

I'm wondering the same!

[@joeysturm]

I came here to ask the same thing!!

[@sweetdweams]

I'm wandering as well.

[@daniellelouise7587]

I'm glad to know I wasnt the only one to think this right away after sanding!

[@amyjacob2100]

I was wondering the same.

[@gwenmarzewski2371]

I love your tutorial! It was exactly what I was looking for. That said, I have an old table I picked up at the thrift store. The top was pretty beat up so I sanded it and discovered it veneer was very thin. It also came with three leaves. Do I put them in when I paint the table, or do them separately?

[@pmoors66]

My first chair is Dixie Belle Navy, I wanted the seat to have a shine and put on 1 clear coat. I went back to my teacher and we painted a second chair. She suggested Gator Hide but now I have 1 chair with a flat appearance and 1 with a bit of shine from 1 clear coat. Will they match if I paint with Gator Hide?

[@chloebelle2331]

Awesome job!

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thanks!

[@septemberfrantz8101]

Love this!!! So helpful and easy to follow along to do my own projects!!!

[@JeanneCrackel]

You are so welcome September! I hope this video and my others along with my social media platforms are informative and encouraging! Happy Painting!!

[@Doowhtucando]

Great job!

[@duranduranlive]

What's the vinegar to water ratio?

[@Csttorena]

Hi,😊 What brand of chalk paint do you recommend?

[@Mimin2004]

Loved it! What brand of sealer did you use?

[@sacredsinger47]

What kind of topcoat would you recommend for a white dining table so that it doesn’t yellow?

[@vaythebudgetingbutterfly]

Great job !!

[@sandreawhite7534]

Loved it.

[@tammy6477]

When you seal this can you also use chalks on it so kids can write on it

[@hippychicktarot]

It’s chalk paint not chalkboard paint 😆

[@gksweetmimi]

I have a huge ikea pine dining table I would love to chalk paint but I would do my brushstrokes the other way, the length of the table top to elongate it! Is there a finish you can use on top to add a tiny bit of shine and at the same time sealing it?

[@JeanneCrackel]

Hi Gina... So doing that long of brush strokes may be a bit difficult... You can use a gloss Poly acrylic to seal it with a bit of a shine.. I hope this helps.

[@johnonethree]

I enjoyed your video. I’m looking to chalk paint an old drop leaf table that has a horrible top. My question is: what about dining on it? Won’t sweating glasses or steamy plates and platters or spills make irreversible marks? I hope you have a good answer so I can do it this way. I hate stripping and staining etc. yuk.

[@JeanneCrackel]

Well over the years I do know that Chalk Paint maybe is not the most durable product for a table top, but the BEST part is the fact you can change or repair/touch up easily. You can quickly sand the top and re coat if you would like and reseal. I do recommend using actually more than 2 coats for a table top that is used often. But also, distressed chalk paint is just that... It creates a worn and distressed look. Which either you love or not!! I am not sure if this helped enough. I do have many other videos on my facebook page including another dining room table LIVE painting video where I painted my dining table right in my dining room.. Another plus about chalk paint!! Thank you again for watching!!

[@UnePetiteAmie]

I want to repaint our table that was already painted once. It is a old school kind of lacquered like wood that was painted grey. Once I sand it should I still use the de glosser? And do I need primer since it was painted once before?

[@UnePetiteAmie]

And how do I sand if I don’t want the distressed look?

[@sbyogamix8579]

Love this!!

[@JeanneCrackel]

thank you!!😊

[@tereloarttowear888]

Please advise, if you use a lighter chalk color and want to use a darker shade to distress or enhance areas, will you recommend poly or a wax sealer ... I've seen dark waxes in the msrket ... thanks

[@JeanneCrackel]

Hello and thank you for the message, I am so sorry this is so late for a reply... When using dark waxes over light paint it can turn the color dingy so always practice on an area first... I always recommend painting with the darker color underneath your lighter color so when you distress you can see the layers and the dark will show through. I hope that helps. Maybe I will share a video showing this process.

[@lindahannah7977]

Thanks for practical video!

[@adamlopez3389]

I just have a quick question, I’m looking to do this a hand me down dining set that I received. Will I still be able to draw on the table with chalk with the sealant? Or would it be best to skip that step to basically make the table a large chalk table?

[@tammy6477]

I want to know the same thing

[@dianekirkland827]

Thank you so much I wanted to do my dining room table and chairs. Now I know how. My question is the chairs are antiques and mostly covered in fabric. Can I use a coordinating chalk pain to paint fabric. If you have a blog on fabric would love to see it.

[@JeanneCrackel]

Hi Diane. Yes you can use chalk paint on fabric. I was planning on doing a video soon showing painting the chair and possibly upholstery, but i could do a painted fabric tutorial too!! Thank you.

[@shamorawright7702]

Which type sealer/finish would you use to seal if you wanted a matte finish?

[@bam2431]

Question...will wax coat be sufficient for sealing a dinner table...? Just want to make sure the wax coat will do a good job at sealing the table and keeping it protected as it gets use. Please let me know asap!!!

[@JeanneCrackel]

Hello, sorry for the late reply, I was behind.... You could do wax. but you will have to continue waxing and buffing over time just fyi.

[@marnaenguyen9803]

I sanded my table down and stained it but then sanded the stain off for a distressed look. Not happy with how it turned out. Can I chalk paint it now?

[@StephanieJoRountree]

No goggles or mask while sanding? You didn't explain how you clean the painted tabletop after sanding and before sealing.

[@ashleyfalcon125]

Stephanie Jo Rountree 😐 I’m sorry to have to point it out but she actually did, quite clearly too. She said she used cleaner first (I’m not rewinding it to hear that part again for this purpose, but having a healthy amount of common sense I’m going to assume she meant any regular degreaser or relative cleaning product, then she def said she used a deglosser & then vintager & water. I really don’t know how she could’ve/would’ve made those extremely simple steps any clearer. 😬

[@hagenz71]

Ashley Falcon She never explained how she cleaned the “PAINTED” table top. She went from sanding straight into distressing right to a clear coat.

[@aanon5716]

@@hagenz71 she said she uses vinegar & water to clean it TWICE. so, it stands to reason once after sanding obviously & then again after the deglosser.

[@JeanneCrackel]

Hi Stephanie... I wanted to reply to your question...After you sand, you can use the deglosser and water and wipe clean or if you do not need to degloss you can use an air hose to remove all debris from the table top. I always try to use a rag that is lint free. I couldnt add every single step in the video or it would have been tool long, I am sorry for the confusion. I am hoping to post a new one soon, I am showing painting antique wood as well as reupholstering kind of a two in one video! Thank you for watching.

[@stephenmerrick3189]

Would it be acceptable to use a tack cloth after the second round of sanding ?

[@brianmorrison9168]

I have painted a table using chalk paint and I want to seal it now and make it more durable by using an oil based varnish (polyurethane) How long should I let the chalk paint dry for, before applying the varnish ? thank you

[@JeanneCrackel]

I have not used an oil based too coat ever with chalk paint only water based. I’m sorry I can’t answer that completely. I would say let paint completely cure at least 24 hours before top coating! Hope it goes great!!

[@meaghanpulliam]

At 11:00 - do I not need to wipe off the chalk residue before sealing?

[@thewoodsandwaters]

Can you use a roller to lay down the paint and top coat?

[@lavonaturner7691]

Awesome video! 👍🏾

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thank you! 👍

[@wandamendez2045]

Can I use a different color instead of the black but still use your instructions?

[@JeanneCrackel]

yes of course! I have painted every color of the rainbow!!😊

[@marionsgray]

Thank you for sharing. Looks great

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thanks for watching!

[@nancybisogno118]

Can you use the poly over the dark wax? On a dining room table where people eat I don’t think just dark wax would be good but I’d like the effect of it over Paris grey! Thank you 😍

[@JeanneCrackel]

YES please poly over any finished piece especially for wear and tear. They recommend not poly over wax, but if you use dark wax and not too much you should be fine. I used clear wax over my poly finished dining table in my own home. I sanded after the poly with super fine grit then buffed with wax. You could check out my facebook page where I have SEVERAL videos showing different painting techniques and I talk about this. I hope this answers your question. Happy Painting!!

[@rev.naomihartman3109]

idreamofjeannedesign how do you clean the table? We have a Chalk painted dining table but I don’t think it was sealed well. Every little thing leaves a mark!

[@YuNGiSLANdPRiNCESs]

You sealed it with what? I keep repeating that part but I have no idea what the "poly" word your using.

[@michalinaagiewka6873]

The sealant is called polyurethane or poly for short.

[@JeanneCrackel]

Sorry, Yes I used a poly acrylic sealant. A water based sealant product so it does not yellow or have a too strong an odor and dries quickly!!

[@ceciliaponce3732]

Was it a matte finish or semigloss or satin

[@lornaparong9]

For chalk paint is it better to seal it with wax or polyurethane? I was told to use wax.

[@tgwel4839]

Did you put poly sealer on chairs too or?

[@nikkimazurek7953]

What grit sandpaper did you use, please?

[@gmbravo07]

What grit sand paper did you start with? Did you sand down the legs of the table and chairs as well?

[@christinelivesay526]

Hi. What grit do yiu use to sand the table ?

[@kathleenmay6711]

Loved this video! Please make more 😊

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thank you so much!! I am working a few things right now..

[@CVenza]

You are so thorough in your technique. However, I was not able to see the end result in its entirety due to the high sunlight in the background.

[@tammybushnell6920]

Beautiful!!!!!!!

[@JeanneCrackel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@deborahhargrove7152]

Thank you for this information!!!

[@gh-haidarrasekh4966]

Hi how much you charge for a dining table to paint it size 2*1 cm

[@lechat8533]

Thank you very much for this presentation and info :) I find it very courageous to destress delicate furniture with an electrical sander. I would definitely sand it by hand... just to be on the save side :)

[@JeanneCrackel]

thank you for watching I am hoping it was helpful!!