Then dip a rang.
Chalk painting over stained wood.
Allow to dry overnight.
Wipe off any excess paint around the paint cans using a clean rag before storing.
If you use a light color paint the dark wood might bleed through.
The painting above a background might begin to peel.
Apply with a high quality brush in a very thin coat.
To eliminate these problems seal it with a coat of shellac first and then use your chalk paint.
That should prevent bleeding and crackling.
Amy howard chalk paint in linen is what i used.
There are numerous varieties of paints that are either sterile or solvent based that generates unique finishes that are measured by its sheen component.
Allow to dry overnight.
First clean the stained surface with soapy water to remove any dust dirt and cobwebs.
Another chalk paint option is annie sloan old white.
And if you use a water base poly on top to seal it it may give you a crackle affect which you may or may not want.
Next to dull the stain lightly sand the surface with 150 grit or finer sandpaper moving in the direction of the grain.
Use paint thinner to clean off brushes used for oil based paints.
Stain over chalk paint though the paint is a little thicker than latex then it will not automatically cover in 1 jacket.
Wood stain in color of choice if i were to do this over i would select minwax dark walnut paint for table and chair bottoms.
Sand any areas that feel rough and you re done.