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If you do decide to do it in your home, be sure to get yourself a good drop cloth for spills and such. This is definitely a “win” for chalk paint in the whole painting furniture category. I enjoy being able to paint in my home when needed. The great thing about chalk paint is that there are really no fumes to speak of so the painting can be done inside the house if there is room. It’s a good idea to get everything together beforehand so you are prepared for anything that may come up while painting. Gather all of your supplies needed for the project. The properties are a little different and it’s always good to get a feel for a product before using it on something important…or large. If you are used to using latex or acrylic types of paints, then there is a slight learning curve with chalk-style paint.
#CHALK PAINT FOR FURNITURE HOW TO#
When first learning how to chalk paint, I always suggest practicing on a small piece before using it on a large piece. Let’s go!Ĭhoose your piece you want to give a makeover to. If you are not yet sure you want to use chalk paint on your next furniture makeover, then you might want to hop on over to this post first > Pros and Cons of Chalk Paint For Furniture So, if you are still reading, then you know what you want to use and you are ready to get painting. If you are here to learn about the application and tips and tricks for chalk painting furniture, then you are in the right place. You can see it here > 26 Types of Chalk Style Paint For Furniture There are many others these days, so many that I wrote a post dedicated to just that. Another favorite is by Rustoleum, “Rust-Oleum Chalked Ultra Matte Paint, offers a velvety smooth, vintage look” and “creates an ultra-matte finish with superior adhesion and coverage.”.Dixie Belle, another favorite of mine, is described as “High-quality mineral chalk paint is perfect for painting on furniture and can be used on wood, metal, glass, ceramic, fabric and more.”.Annie describes her Chalk Paint as having “a velvety, ultra matte finish” and it is a “versatile paint that would work beautifully on furniture without priming or sanding that would be easy to use and quick to dry, and that could be used for a number of different paint techniques.”.(and I still use and love) I have, however, branched out and use several others on a regular basis. What is chalk paint or chalk-style paint?Ĭhalk paint was originally created by Annie Sloan and was the first brand of chalk-style paint I used. How To Chalk Paint Furniture (and more…you can use it on so many things) I love this one so much and it has really stood the test of time.Īnd there are many more where that one came from but let’s get onto the how-to. I still own this one and it’s still very loved to this day…Ī $35 thrift store dresser that I’ve refinished the top on twice in 8 years (you can see more on this latest, here)īut I haven’t touched that blue finish once. This is one of my favorite pieces I’ve painted and one of the very first.
With that, I would say it’s easier to use in some ways and a little more finicky in others. Yes, there is a small learning curve but I wouldn’t say a difficult one.
I’ve had a love affair with it ever since!
It was fairly “new” back then although it’s been around for many years before that. When I first learned how to chalk paint furniture (oh, back in early 2012) I knew I was hooked. They are linked at the bottom of this post. If you missed any of that series, be sure to scroll all the way down to see them all. I am hoping these posts are helpful to you in all your painting, making over and transforming adventures!
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I actually started writing it several years ago and planned to post it when I started my “back to basics” series here on the blog. This post is long overdue and a long time coming. Learn how to chalk paint furniture (and more because it’s not just for furniture!) with all my best tips & tricks I’ve learned over the last 8 years!
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