Shabby table to chic look

I love this transformation! A table I bought at Goodwill for 4$ and transformed it for under 20$.

Here is my secret weapon. 1-2-3 primer- No sanding needed! I sprayed the legs and used a foam roller for the top. Foam rollers are very important when panting furniture.

After letting the primer dry overnight. I mixed the paint. Ever hear of Annie Sloan chalk paints? They are sweeping the furniture painting lovers off their feet. You shouldn't need to even paint primer with this paint but I did anyway. It covers nice and I wasn't doing any antique finish to it.

Ever notice the clearance paint flubs at Home Depot and Lowes?

These paints are generally $11-$15 if mixed a color of your choice. Isn't this a cool color for $2.50?

To make the chalk paint, I started with a quart measuring pail and figured out what 1:4 ratio (1 part Plaster of Paris and 4 parts paint) was needed. I measured the Plaster of Paris first, dry, then added water and mixed it till it was smooth. Usually 1 Tablespoon at a time till the desired consistency. Finally, I mixed the paint together with the Plaster of Paris mixture.

Beautiful!

There is one final step. Adding water based polyurethane. I used a spray on version from Menards that had very little smell. I applied 4 coats of this as directed several hours apart. 

The piece on the floor is the leaf for the table. I love how this color came out!