Farmhouse tables are very coveted items these days and the vintage ones especially. This is one of the projects I’m currently working on.
It needs some repair, splits, cracks, a loose leg, before any painting can begin. Here is another Farmhouse Table, that I may use as inspiration. I love that the top is left unpainted, while the apron and legs are a beautiful gray with violet undertones. Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, I would layer Graphite, Old Violet, Paris Grey, and allow the Cream to peak through on the edges, and maybe as a wash on the top.
You have such an incredible ability to see those colors through. Now when the facit is given I can see it too but then there is an issue – to pain it this way. But its only to practise and practise and practise – there is no halvway. Love it, and god luck Leslie with the table!
Thanks Anna,
You do beautiful work-I love your store.
Leslie
Do you usually work dark to light, in the order the board shows?
Hi Lisa
I usually start with my most predominant color and paint the other colors on top as accents. Thanks,
Leslie
Hi
I’d love to do some of this painting myself. Is there a book or infi sheet you would recommend to get started?
R J
Hi
I’d love to do some of this painting myself. Is there a book or infi sheet you would recommend to get started?
R J
Hi RJ,
Annie Sloan has written several books about her techniques. There are also many excellent videos available on the web on various techniques. But really you should just give it a try. Chalk Paint is so easy to use and you really can’t ruin anything, short of a valuable antique. Any of the Chalk Paint retailers will also provide how-to information to get you started. Thanks for asking and best of luck,
Leslie