I decided to go with a stain rather than paint because I have a good amount of painted surfaces in this space. (cityfarmhouse.com)
We turned her convertible crib into an art desk and painted the surface with chalkboard paint. (backtocalley.com)
Cotton canvas — available with acrylic painted surfaces in various colors and stripes — is the least expensive, although it only lasts about five years. (realtormag.realtor.org)