Mommy's Whine Time: DIY Children's LATT Table

The perfect DIY project! It's budget friendly, fast and easy to put together and the kids will LOVE it! You have endless options for this table. I found my ideas by browsing Pinterest, put all of my ideas together and this is what I thought of for my daughters Christmas gift.

YOU WILL NEED

IKEA Children's Latt Table

Order it here http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/50178411/

Wood Stain

This is the one I had recommended to me by many other Pinterest DIY Divas, Blogs I follow... and of course the experts at Home Depot. I got the Classic Gray and I am so glad I did. It turned out great!

(I found all of this at Home Depot. They are amazing when it comes to helping you find what you need or giving you ideas for your DIY projects)

Nylon brush

Small Foam Roller

Rustoleum Chalkboard Paint

Cardboard

Place on the floor (or something similar that will absorb the oil based stain)

DIRECTIONS

1. Make sure you have all parts to the table. Lay them down on cardboard and take a dry rag to wipe off any excess dirt or dust. (Make sure everything is dry and in a well ventilated space before staining or painting).

2. I did the top of the table FIRST! Rustoleum Chalkboard Paint is the best to use with the foam roller (a brush leaves too many stroke marks and doesn't cover as smooth and even as a roller). Apply 2-3 coats using the instructions on the can of paint. For best results paint this first to allow time for the 2 or 3 coats you need. I applied 2 very thick coats.

3. Start staining! This was my first time staining on my own and I had a blast with it. Lightly dip the Nylon paint brush in the can of stain (Make sure the stain is mixed well and not shaken up, it will create bubbles. Get all clumps off the bottom of the can and let sit before using after mixing well so there are no uneven colors). Stain all the wood on each piece front and back and then wipe off extra with a soft rag or paper towel. There should be NO drips! I used paper towel and it worked well. You can apply as many coats as you would like and rub more in areas you would like lighter. That's the great thing about stain... You can make it look how you want it! Let it dry for 4-6 hours before applying second coat if you choose to do so. I only used one coat and it turned out perfect!

4. Assemble! Let me tell ya... Dan and I ... I mean Santa... Put this table together on Christmas Eve after having a few... too many... drinks with family and didn't have a problem. Follow the instructions on the Ikea sheet in the box. Took no longer than 30 minutes to assemble 2 chairs and 1 table! (No extra tools needed!)

The End!

THE FINISHED PROJECT