Chalkboard Side Table for the Playroom

July 5, 2012

 

Hello there! 
Hope you had a great 4th of July!  Happy Birthday the good ol’ 
U.S. of A! 
 
Today I’m back to business sharing a chalkboard table I made over for my kid’s playroom. 
 
During one of those rare moments earlier this week where I had about an hour to kill, I decided to finally paint an unfinished side table I had gotten at a thrift store ages ago.  It looks like it was made  from wood scraps by someone in their garage, but hey for $4.99 I can’t complain! 
 
It’s quite sturdy actually, and I’d been using it in the playroom to hold knick-knacks and small toys.

 

  

As with many other projects, I used what I had on hand:


Chalkboard paint
Foam brush
Chalk
Mod Podge spray (matte finish)
 
 
Threw on some HGTV for company and started brushing on the chalkboard paint.  
 

One full coat and a quick light second coat is all it took.  Chalkboard paint dries super fast!  I started with the legs, and by the time I’d gone all the way around, the legs were already dry.

 
I went over the edges with chalk, adding a little more linear detail on the bottom shelf, and around the screws, etc.  Pretty much just winged it until I got the look I wanted.  When I made a mistake, I had a damp towel handy–wiped off and did it again.  
It was pretty fun actually!

 



Once it looked like I wanted it to, I went over the edges (only) with the Mod Podge spray to seal it.  If you’re doing this, make sure not to spray too closely, because it’ll blow the chalk right off (I learned the hard way).  The spray can should be a good 12 inches from your project. 


If you focus just on just spraying the edges directly over the chalk, your kids (or you!) will still be able to doodle on the table without smearing or smudging the chalked edges.  I figured I can always paint over the chalk lines if the kids want a different design and let them ‘decorate’ it, sealing it again with the Mod Podge at any time.


Two dvr’d episodes of The High Low Project later (I love Sabrina Soto), my kid’s had a new and fun side table!



Loving it flanking the TV along with the file cabinet in 
their playroom!
 

I love chalkboard paint and have used it in other projects like the dinette I turned kid’s game table, and more!  


Have you tried it yet?

 

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Comments

  1. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says:
    July 5, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Such a great idea! I was thinking about doing something similar with an old coffee table that we have. It’s too cute!

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  2. Bunch of Bishops says:
    July 5, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    That is so rad Barbara! I love the chalk edges!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pinned it.
    Janiene

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  3. Cassidy says:
    July 5, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    wow! LOVE the table!!!

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  4. Kristina says:
    July 6, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    What a great idea!! Thanks so much for the follow! Following you back! xoxo

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  5. ✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says:
    July 6, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    Cute table!

    Dee

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  6. Shiloh says:
    July 6, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    A chalkboard table is SUCH a cool idea. I think I need one for my room.:)

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  7. Tara says:
    July 7, 2012 at 12:11 am

    I love this! The chalk edges are such a cool touch!

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  8. A Lived in Home says:
    July 7, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    What a super cute table! Don’t you just love chalkboard paint?!

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  9. Hani@Craftionary says:
    July 7, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I love how you shaded the sides of the table.. It looks awesome! Thanks for linking up at Friday Fun Party.. Have a nice weekend.

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  10. Christine says:
    July 8, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    I want it… PLEASE?? Come on.. I’ll take good care of the table.. I PROMISE!!

    Thanks so much for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  11. Stacey says:
    July 9, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    Really cute Barbara! I also noted the red piece in the back with the numbers..is that a dresser? It looks really cool – would love to see it!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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    • Chase the Star says:
      July 9, 2012 at 10:47 pm

      Thanks Stacey! That red dresser was given to me by a friend of mine (Janiene @ A Bunch of Bishops) a while back. I updated the hardware and added the numbers, maybe you’ll see a post on it sometime soon! Thanks for stopping by! XO

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  12. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says:
    July 9, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    Super cute!! I know it will be a hit! :) thanks for sharing at Uncommon! ;0

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  13. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Barbara, the way you detailed the edges with chalk totally takes this piece to a whole new level. So creative & fun. Would be super delighted for you to link up with us over at Mop It Up Mondays: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/07/mop-it-up-mondays-24.html {going on through Friday}.

    Thanks so much!
    {HUGS},
    kristi

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  14. AmieAnn says:
    July 12, 2012 at 1:43 am

    Chalkboard paint is amazing.. as is your sweet table transformation! You are one clever lady keeping those scraps for projects! I am your newest follower~
    Hope you will hop on over to my under 300 followers blog hop @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2012/07/under-300-followers-blog-hop-10.html
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  15. gail@My Repurposed Life says:
    July 12, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Barbara–I love the detail you added with the chalk! that’s fabulous! ohhh, and how cool would it be to seal it someday with a favorite dessign? you’re so very creative!
    gail

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  16. Betsy @ Romance on a dime says:
    July 21, 2012 at 5:01 am

    Love the look of this!! I’m so glad you linked up at Romance on a dime. I’m following you now. Pinning this.

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  17. Betsy @ Romance on a Dime says:
    July 23, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    I’m featuring your table tomorrow for Romance on a dime’s TIOT party!!

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  18. modern night stands says:
    December 6, 2012 at 10:16 am

    wow! I love the table!!!

    Reply
  19. International Decor says:
    December 17, 2012 at 3:41 am

    its amazing ideas, thank you

    Reply
  20. golden house says:
    December 17, 2012 at 3:42 am

    thanks for sharing this post with us

    Reply
  21. Italian corner says:
    December 17, 2012 at 3:43 am

    you have sweet ideas and fantastic blog

    Reply
  22. Curtains designs says:
    December 17, 2012 at 3:44 am

    this is my first visit for this blog but i will follow it :)

    Reply

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