★ Chalk Paint Before and After - Modern Home Office Ideas! ★
Channel: Natasha Antonioni
Date: 21/04/2020

#DIYHomeDecor #DIYChalkPaint #ChalkPaintColors #AnnieSloanChalkPaintColors I've been itching to get this home office makeover done. Especially right now with the extra time staring at them! Thank you, COVID-19. These repurposed desks made the deal! My Annie Sloan chalk painted desk and console are pimpstar! 😎 And... with my office complete, I'm rockin' it on my zoom meetings.

I hope you enjoy! 

Here's the step-by-step breakdown: 

1. Start by removing all the hardware. 
2. Wipe the entire piece down, uses microfiber work cloth including inside the drawers or shelving with a vinegar spray. Wipe down until all caked in corners are sparkling! 
3. Choose your paint. I chose Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paloma. 
4. It's suggested to do a light sanding on all exposed areas, especially if you have nicks or scratches. Then wipe down again. I skipped this step because my desk and console were in decent shape on the outside. 
5. Dilute the paint with a 3:1 (paint:water) ratio. Note: the first coat is very sheer. Don't worry! My mistake was making the first layer too thick. This made more work and cost me more paint! 
6. Give it at least one hour to dry or even one day. Sand lightly if needed (I skipped this. I'm okay with a few paint strokes 😉). Apply second coat. 
7. Give it one full day to dry then apply a light coat of Annie Sloan clear wax in circular motions. Do one area at a time, then wipe with a rag. Continue until the entire piece has been waxed. Don't worry about the color appearing darker. It will return to its original shade. 
8. Add hardware back to the piece. 

I recommend adding a glass top or simply purchase a desk pad as I did from Amazon. And there you have it. Enjoy all the incredible compliments on your newly refurbished piece of stand-out hand-crafted furniture! 

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint: https://www.anniesloan.com/annie-sloan-products/chalk-paint Annie Sloan Paint Brushes: https://www.anniesloan.com/annie-sloan-products/annie-sloan-brushes/chalk-paint-brush 
Cost-Friendly Paint Option by Rustoleum: https://amzn.to/2S4cEA7 
Cost-Friendly Brushes: https://amzn.to/2VIrvks 
Cost-Friendly Paint Brushes: https://amzn.to/2XLfi17 Desk Mat: https://amzn.to/2KdrT55 Microfiber Cloths: https://amzn.to/2RNPDBa 

Make sure to let us know how your pieces turned out. Share a photo or post any comments or questions you might have!

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