How to Paint a Shabby Drop Leaf Table


Lately, I'm a chalk painting fool!


My basement is full of small painted tables, a ladder, a couple of stools, and some folding chairs that are just waiting to be painted.
I'm also driving around town with a bedside table in the back of my car.


Not only is my basement too full of stuff,


but my love for chalk paint has left everything covered in an inch of dust!




I'm looking forward to spring when I can work outside...



And hopefully find a place to sell some of my pieces.

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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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  1. BlissMarch 6, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Amen Sister! Usually I want spring for the warm weather, but this year I want the warm weather for outdoor sanding!

    ~Bliss~

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  2. JacquelineMarch 7, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Love the table and that fabric on the bench! I also have way to much awaiting to be worked on in my basement. I've been so busy with a custom painting job that I haven't been able to work on anything knew yet.

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  3. UnknownMarch 7, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    That chalk paint does make it easy to power through the projects for sure! Your pieces are lovely.

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 7, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    What a cute little table and I love that bench, Susan! I have at least three painting projects for this week. I need the garage clear for that though and for some reason I've got two cars in my way! ; ) I'm hoping today ~ hubby will be gone for the day and I will move my car out so I can get going. I start to feel antsy when I want to start a project but have to hold off.

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  5. JaneMarch 7, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Wonderful projects....every last one of them! You need to find a booth or occasional sale to sell your pieces. People would go crazy for them!
    Jane

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  6. Rose @ Confessions of a CurbshopaholicMarch 7, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Love the table! I have yet to try chalk paint, mostly because I'm afraid I'll get addicted too!

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  7. UnknownMarch 8, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Susan, have you tried using a damp rag to distress the edges instead of sanding? works like a charm and no dust.

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    1. HomeroadMarch 9, 2012 at 10:06 PM

      Thanks for the tip Shelly... I tried it on another project and it worked great. I'll be trying it on wood next. Thank you!
      Susan

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  8. JetSeptember 24, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    If you have a problem, then it is shared by alot of people. I have the same problem. Only mines is beads. Because we are trying to sell the house, I cannot buy/find any furniture. It is killing me softly.

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