Painting a Side Table

I recently purchased a really sturdy side table for $50.

{The original color was black - sorry I don't have a "before" pic.}

I've done a few painted furniture projects before,

but I'm trying to improve my methods &

 I really wanted to try a 

white finish with some subtle antiquing.

These were the products used for this project.

{Not pictured: a spray on primer}

I really like this "Heirloom White" Rustoleum color,

& I wasn't in the mood to do brush painting.

{In retrospect, however, I think I would have gotten a 

better finish with paint in a bucket.}

A few coats of primer were sprayed on & allowed to dry.

Same with the spray paint.

{This process included my usual impatient method of 

spraying on too much paint, wanting to cry over the drips, etc.

SOME PEOPLE NEVER LEARN!}

Then I used a brush to apply 

some of the decorative glaze into the cracks & grooves - 

& quickly wiped most of it off.

In the past, I've used a polyurethane top coat.

But I've always wanted to try a wax finish.

+Kate Riley from Centsational Girl recommends Briwax.

It wasn't available locally, so I ordered some & gave it a try.

I really liked it, but I think I need more practice

to learn how to get a really even finish.

I think when the directions say "apply several THIN coats" & buff in between, they really do mean it. 

I have a tendency to think "more is better!",

so my result was a less-than-even finish.

{But it still looks pretty good.}

PS - It is a bit smelly when using it, but the odor

goes away pretty quickly.

I like my "new" table!