How to Paint a Layered Paint and Aged Finish on an Entry Table
I finally finished the little entry table that my 3 little kiddos base-coated for me on spring break. I love the look of layered paint and wanted to make this entryway table look like it was old with layers and layers of paint. It instantly makes a piece look years older with great depth. The easiest way to make it look like it’s been around for years is to layer related paint colors. You can use any paint to create this effect,but I prefer flat paint, you ca use what’s on hand as long as it’s not glossy. I wanted to share with you how to paint a layered paint and aged finish on an entry table.
We started with an original base coat of blue paint. After that,I used an angled paint brush to paint on a second coat of green latex paint over the base. I like using a paint brush over a roller because it gives it a more hand-painted feel. A paint roller for this technique actually looks too smooth. You want the brush marks when painting because the glaze grabs in the grooves and give it that old look.
Once the layer of green paint was dry, I took a candle and rubbed it on a few areas before painting the next layer. This will help the paint lift later to reveal the other layers of paint underneath. I used this technique when aging a ceiling medallion to make it look old. Then Finally, paint a third (or fourth layer) of paint and let dry! I used a cream colored paint for my final layer. After it dried, give some of the edges and corners a good sanding with a low grit sanding sponge, and finally a coat light brown glaze and polyacrylic (When sanding, eye protection and a mask are recommended in a well ventilated area.).
I love using the wall color with a glaze. It always “goes” on the right color but looks different enough to make look old on a layered paint and aged finish on an entry table. Check out this post on how to glaze your furniture with paint.
And of course I always love a good antique knob to add to the look. The vintage knob really added to the look of the age of the table.
It looks so pretty and light and bright with all of the layers of paint. The cream paint with the brown glaze is the right touch for our front entry table. I hope this how to make a layered paint and aged finish on an entry table inspired you to try your own!
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Oh how I love that table!!! And the pictures above it!
You are so talented… 🙂
Have a great weekend!!
Ruth
Love it! It turned out beautiful and the ferns look perfect with it! Another great job Jen!!
Hugs,
Victoria
Just beautiful!
Gorgeous table Jen, but I gotta tell ya, You.Are.Brave! I didn’t even see a drop cloth down on those floors! Ha!
xoxo,
Kim
It’s a perfect vignette.
Hi Jen~
I love how your little table turned out! I also love how you decorated it, and your fern pictures are wonderful! You did an amazing job on them!
I have never glazed a piece of furniture before~ is is very difficult? It seems like it might be!
I hope you have a fantastic weekend! 🙂
your little girlies look like my three did several years ago…all very close in age & with super cute bobs!
love what you’ve done with the table & all the colors peeking out here & there
LOVE your fern prints
is there anything you can’t do?
&
did i tell you already….you looked fab at the barn sale…good gracious girl!
I’ll bet they had a ball doing that, sweets. I bet also that they think you’re the best mummy around. LOL ;_)
xoxo,
Connie
I absolutely love it! And I don’t blame you on the fern picture!
What an adorable table – the glass knob drawer pull makes it !
I don’t know which is more adorable….your table or your paint crew. I always love your music too!
What a sweet table. Such fun to have the three little chickens helping.
Alison
You are amazing at refinishing furniture!!!
I think it’s simply lovely….
Looks like it’s always belonged there with the fern print and accessories.
You are a fab mom to let your wee
ones pitch in, too!
xx P&H
WOW! it really is splendid….love that you allowed the children to help! smiles.
I love how the table turned out and even better that the kiddies helped. How special!
Really love that table. What fun to have the kids helping!!!
Love the girls painting 🙂
Thank you for stopping by and your beautiful comment on my signs!!
I will be back soon.
PS, All my signs are for sale 🙂
xx
Dore
It’s not corny at all it is gorgeous! Looks like you are training your girls well. The fern pictures are wonderful!
Beautiful! I love the finished product, and the fern paintings are fabulous too!
I am loving your blog. I vow to come to the next sale, no matter what ( almost).
I have almost the exact same table! I thought it was identical to mine until I took a closer look. It’s pretty darn close though 🙂