Without interruptions you can easily chalk paint a dining table over the course of 3 4 days or 1 week at most.
Chalk paint for dining room table.
I mostly worked on it during the evening hours whenever i had time and it took me about 3 weeks.
How to chalk paint a table top to last.
The bottom portion of the table and chairs were painted amy howard one step paint chalk paint in black.
First coat of black chalk paint.
If you use a lighter color like white or off white it often takes at least three and occasionally four coats for good coverage.
I see you used the polycrylic.
A few unexpected places you can use chalk paint is on kitchen cabinets walls trim floors and upholstery.
I keep researching and i am not sure what to use to avoid that yellowing appearance.
For the table and chairs begin by sanding any imperfections to provide a smooth even surface.
Needless to say i sanded the whole table down and started again.
I painted my dining table using annie sloan pure white chalk paint.
I have personally used chalk paint on all three of the surfaces and i m here to say it worked beautifully on each one.
It ended up taking me quite a bit longer because i was constantly having to stop and start.
Brush on thin even coats of chalky finish paint.
The first time i used polyurethane for top coat and it yellowed.
Use it to chalk paint tables and chairs chalk paint plastic outdoor planters or chalk paint a metal headboard.
Clean everything thoroughly with a lint free cloth and all purpose cleaning spray or white vinegar mixed with water.
I used two coats which covered it well.