The first thing I did was lightly sanded the table so that the chalkboard paint would "stick" better.
After sanding, I wiped the table down really well and then applied 3 coats of chalkboard paint.
After the paint was dry, you need to prime it. You prime the chalkboard paint by rubbing a piece of chalk across the entire surface.
I learned a valuable lesson since having a chalkboard paint table top. If you wipe it down with a lint-free cloth, you won't get any of the "hazy" effects from the chalk like you see in this picture below. It will just look like a plain black table top.
My kids (teenagers included) have spent countless hours drawing and creating at the new table. It has been a great way to spend some of the HOT Summer afternoons. The teens friends have made comments like, "This is the COOLEST table ever!", "I LOVE this table", "This is awesome!".
Will I keep my table this way forever??? Hmmmm, time will tell. Maybe just for the summer. Maybe longer. My son wants me to keep it this way so that he can use the chalk to figure out his math problems when he is doing his homework. Haha. Sounds like a great plan to me :)
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this is great. I had a chalkboard coffee table last year. Someone fell on it (on purpose) and it smashed in half.
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Wow - Lori, that table is great! What a neat idea. Thanks for sharing. New follower from monday blog hop:)
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What a great idea! You are so creative. My kids would think that is the coolest thing ever!
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ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! I've thought of doing chalkboard walls but not furniture!
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New follower stopping by from Marvelous Monday BH. Love the Chalkboard table, I might have to do that for our new playroom! Love it!!
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Awesome use of chalk board paint! I wanted to do that to a little table I have, but hubby vetoed. I was sorta sad, but oh well! I would love a table like this! Great job!
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Great idea to have the kiddos all spending time together.....and anything you can do to help with the math is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see that someone successfully used chalkboard paint... My daughters room has ugly paneling and I was planning on using chalkboard paint on her closet doors but wasn't sure if it was as easy as it looked. You are always so creative.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great table. My kids would love that. I found your blog through Mingle Monday. I hope you stop by.
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Loving the table. Great idea! I've used the paint before on other projects, but never a table. That looks really cool.
ReplyDeleteThat's really a clever use of chalkboard paint! I've got to jump on the bandwagon and use that paint on something!
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That is an awesome idea...I think I wanna try it, and I am so not the build, fix, paint, craft it momma...=)
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That is a fantastic table!! I'm going to be searching for a table I can convert now - my kids would have so much fun!
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I love it! Looks great! I'm gonna make one for my sister's little people (mine are getting too "big")!
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that is awesome and so fun!
ReplyDeleteYour son might be onto something - the new greatest way to do homework.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the neatest ideas I have seen - I love it!!! I would love to do this to my table.
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What a great idea! LOVE it :) I'm your newest follower- Saw you on Mommy 2 Two Girls- Monday hop... follow back if you'd like :) I love new bloggin mama friends.
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Love that table! My grandkids would go nuts for it.
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This is awesome!! Looks like hours of entertainment even for me (and im 26!)
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what a great idea!!! =)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great idea! Might have to do that when we start homeschooling!
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GREAT IDEA!
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Oh, how fun is this! My kids would LOVE it!
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Wow, great idea. It's amazing that a simple chalkboard in a unusual form can keep them busy for hours. It looks good too:-)
ReplyDeleteChalkboard tabletops are good for homework AND game nights! Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
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Wow Lori! This is brilliant! I'm sure you're the coolest Mom on the Block with this table. Such a great idea...I love it!
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that is an absolutely wonderful idea! thank you for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteI'd love to come over and draw on your table! Great idea. If I had one I'd probably never get anything done I'd be so busy drawing all the time.
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought of this. I'm thinking my five kids would have loved it. Great idea for a fun way to create.
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that looks awesome! new follower, just saying hi! love all the crafts on your blog!!
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what an awesome idea I could spend hours drawing on your table ..lol
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I just love the way this turned out! It's really beautiful, and something I think I can do too - which makes it even more inspiring! Thanks for sharing, and as always inspiring!
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Very cute idea! Don't you just love chalkboard paint?!
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I love love the idea of using it as a homework table! Totally bookmarking this one!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I have a table that could use some inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO COOL! I would love to do this, but I think my hubby might have a stroke. LOL
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My kids would love this!
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ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! I must now find an old table and do this!
ReplyDeleteOh, my oh my, i love this idea!!!! You are amazing! I have to try this one out. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeletecool idea for a family or for a little kids table.
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ReplyDeleteThat IS the coolest table ever! MInd if I copy?
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous! I did the same thing to a door in my kitchen:)
ReplyDeleteWow a fabulous idea! Do you have any problems with chalk dust? I came here through the Vintage Suitcase Linky Party!
ReplyDeleteWow that is such a cool idea, once we finishour basement our kitchen table is moving down there and this would be a fun thing to do to it! Thanks for the cleaning tip☺ and for linking up to A Crafty Soiree.
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ReplyDeleteLovely! I totally thought about doing this. It's such a fun idea! I really enjoy chalk board paint. Way to go for being so brave! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday!
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What a clever idea! And really, if it gets the kids inspired to work on homework? Keep it! Happy VTT! :)
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I totally love this idea! Thank you so much for sharing it!!! I totally want to do this!And this would be perfect for tables in a Sunday School room, or school classroom...Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love it...what a great idea to keep everyone at the table.
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Love it! I think we might have to do this to our school table!
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ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea. I can see how kids of all ages would love it. But how in the world do you deal with all the chalk dust?
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This is so awesome, I would have never thought of putting chalkboard paint on the table! Thanks for linking up to Sister Sister Sunday!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori! This table ROCKS!!!!! Thank you for linking up and for the best idea ever- I am definitely doing this for my kids to keep them occupied in the winter:)
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Just love what you all are doing with chalkboard paint...and why not redo a table with it...great for the kids! Wish I had this when my kids were little ;) I just posted about using chalkboard paints as well yesterday and I'm sure you will enjoy these as well: http://con-tain-it.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/12/typical-tuesday-6-fun-ways-with-chalkboard-paint.html#tp
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I just love tables! I enjoy the lines they contribute to a room. round dining tables
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea! I think my kids would give me a medal for doing this project. :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I just found your blog and I love it. I love, love, love the chalkboard table. I thik that would be a great idea for my playroom. I am now on a search for a table!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea, but I am worried about the chalk dust. I even went out and bought "dust less" chalk, but chalk is chalk, it's dusty!! Any tips for the dust?
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