Then follow these general preparatory steps for painting over stain.
Chalk painting over stained wood.
First clean the stained surface with soapy water to remove any dust dirt and cobwebs.
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That should prevent bleeding and crackling.
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Allow to dry overnight.
Allow to dry overnight.
Then dip a rang.
Wipe off any excess paint around the paint cans using a clean rag before storing.
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.
Lightly sand with the 220 grit sandpaper over areas that feel rough to the touch apply 2nd coat of polyurethane.
The painting above a background might begin to peel.
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.
Sand any areas that feel rough and you re done.
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.
Another chalk paint option is annie sloan old white.
Stain over chalk paint though the paint is a little thicker than latex then it will not automatically cover in 1 jacket.
If you use a light color paint the dark wood might bleed through.