Still, he knew the piece had possible, so he teamed up with home editor Lorna Aragon to turn it into a diligent hub for his growing collections of plants, pots, and gardening books. They changed the shiny finish with neutral-gray chalk paint, and sealed it with moist unrepelling wax. Below, discover their procedure, so you can restore a similar piece down the road.
Sand
If you have a comparable piece, start by getting rid of the glossy finish with 80-grit paper, then do another pass with 120-grit paper. Wipe down with a tack cloth after each sanding.
Prime
To ready your own sideboard (or another wooden piece) for paint, use primer to flat surfaces with a foam roller and to edging and pillars with a paintbrush. We utilized Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Water-Base Primer in Gray ($ 26.98, homedepot.com). Let dry four to 6 hours.
Paint
Use three coats of Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint in Paris Grey with a foam roller and brush, letting each layer dry 4 to 6 hours in between. 2 more colors that match potted greenery are Benjamin Moore HC-166 in Kendall Charcoal and Valspar Signature Satin Interior Paint 5005-4B in Green Peppercorn.
Wax
Use a thin coat– we selected Annie Sloan’s Chalk-Paint Wax in Clear (rate dependent upon quantity, anniesloan.com)– utilizing a specialized wax brush (try the brand’s model (price upon request, anniesloan.com)). Rub out excess with a clean fabric. Let dry; set slate slab on top.
