Sideboard Re-Do

I have had this sideboard for about 15 years or so. It has moved with us twice, great size with plenty of storage. This is how it has looked for all those years...

It is a "married" piece, the top is not original, but a leaf from a table. Awful red paint/stain..not really sure on the top. I always had it covered so it did not bother me too much.

Mhhh...after one coat of white Chalk paint. My brush was pink by the time I was done. The paint was pulling up the red.

Time for better coverage....good old Acrylic (water based) craft paint. I have had the Black so long it is runny like water. Mixed up a saucer full of a pretty grey. I make more than I need as I can never make the same colour twice. 

Much better, one thick coat for full coverage.

After letting it dry I gave it a quick sanding with fine grit sand paper. The top is smooth like butter.

I decided to only add a stencil to the bottom corners.

Using just the black and white paint again, I mixed a very light grey. Not very fond of the sponge brush thingy.

Before the final sanding.

Much better with the red top gone! I will wait till the whole piece is redone before I wax the top.....in case I change my mind lol. Deciding on what to do to the rest of it. I have to dig out my hoard of handles and see what I have. Stain, paint or maybe just oil it. Any thoughts?

Until next time.....
Do Not Wait 15 Years!!!