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Home > DIY Projects > Furniture Projects > How to Make a Country Chic Table

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Step 1: Prepare and Prime

Step 2: Apply the Milk Paint

Step 3: Antique It

TIME

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Half a day COST
Cost

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$25 - $50

Step 1: Prepare and Prime

Use mineral spirits to remove wax, dirt and grime. Fill cracks and holes with wood putty, then lightly sand. Apply a coat of tinted sealer; it's what you'll see once you "rub through" the top coat.

Step 1: Prepare and Prime

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Step 2: Apply the Milk Paint

Mix the milk paint per the manufacturer's instructions. Apply the first coat; then, when dry, lightly sand to remove "fuzz." Apply second coat.

Step 2: Apply the Milk Paint

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Step 3: Antique It

Lightly sand the surface with 180-grit sandpaper to get the desired distressed look. Remove dust with tack cloth. Apply a coat of clear, water-based finish for extra durability

Step 3: Antique It

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Finished Country Chic Table

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