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I want to paint my kitchen table. What type of paint should I use?

My kitchen table is old, wooden, and the finish is nearly worn away. I want to sand it down and paint it antique white to match the chairs that I bought. I just want to know what kind of paint to use–one that will last. I also want to know if I should put some kind of finish on it that will protect the table from food and water–and kids!!!

With all due repect to previous answer, that’s overkill. Two coats of interior satin or semi-gloss is sufficient. Satin at minimum because the shimmer allows for easy cleanup which is important in the kitchen. Don’t spend too much on the paint, no matter what anyone says, their all about the same.

Reworkin’ the old antique kitchen table….

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