The paint I used was Sherwin-Williams Faux Impressions Metallic, Latex Finish, Pearl. This a translecent paint, so a base coat is needed. I wanted a smooth finish so I
used this sanding block between coats, 100 grit. These 3/16"
rollers worked great too leaving a smooth finish. The directions by
Sherwin-Williams recommended a different nap roller, but it would leave a
pebbly finish, which I didn't want. This small roller was great for this size project. I recommend using this rather than a brush to avoid brush marks, which will show up on this finish.
After disassembling the table, I sanded with an electric sander, then primed using a gray primer because I knew I was going to use a dark gray paint.
After priming was done & dry I painted each piece of wood with 2 coats in Sherwin-Williams 7076 Cyberspace. Giving that a couple days to dry, I rolled on the 1st coat of SW Faux Impressions paint.
* Important * - This paint dries quickly so you have a few minutes to remove the roller markers. I continued to roll, in different directions until the marks disappeared.
Its sort of blue when 1st applied. Left side is still wet, the 2 on the right have already dried. I gently wiped off a little of 1st coat. Then after it dried too much was wiped off so I did a 2nd coat and didn't wipe off any.
The legs I sanded to remove any loose rust, primed and painted. I spray painted these with Rust-Oleum American Accents Metallic, color: Oil Rubbed Bronze. I could have used black because its hard to see the color once done.
I finished the top with 3 coats of Minwax Water Based, Polycrylic Clear Satin.
I really love this finish and will try again with a larger piece of furniture like a bureau.
