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Post by carrie1790 on Apr 25, 2013 17:25:21 GMT -8
Hi everyone! Has anyone tried "chalk paint"? I really wanted to try it, but didn't have any realtor nearby to purchase the paint, and I really hated to pay the 70 dollars a gallon- SO I find a recipe to make my own. So far, I'm pretty pleased with the way the paint is applied, etc.. If anyone wants the recipe- I'd be glad to share it.
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Post by Mac78 on Apr 25, 2013 17:40:58 GMT -8
I have heard of chalk paint, but I did not know there was a recipe for it. I would like to have it when you have time to post it. Sounds interesting. Thanks!
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Post by carrie1790 on Apr 25, 2013 17:54:59 GMT -8
Marie- It's really easy and you can whip it up in no time! Here's what I've done many many times. First, I go to Home Depot and in the paint department I purchase the .50 little containers that were samples, but someone didn't want.
Here's the recipe:
-1 small container of flat or satin paint (sample size from Home Depot)- I'd say about a good cup of paint. Any color will do! -2 tablespoons of plaster of paris -Warm water -Disposable cup for mixing -Spoon for stirring
Put the plaster of paris in a cup, slowly add some warm water so it appears to be thick like pancake mix. Stir it gently to get all the lumps out. Once it appears like this (pancake batter)--slowly add your paint. Stir until it's a nice semi thick batter.
Apply to your furniture (no sanding required!). It will be slightly thicker than your normal paint, and this is one benefit of chalk paint!
It will dry faster than normal paint too!
After it dries you can apply a coat of furniture paste wax (I use Johnson's wax).
I've done this procedure/recipe many many times, and NO one can tell the difference between my furniture and those that have used Ann Sloan's chalk paint.
One draw back I have found is that my recipe doesn't last forever- it has to be used up within a good week or two. Just keep it in a sealed very tight container for any chalk paint that hasn't been used.
ONE little sample jar (from Home Depot) actually covered a meduim size hutch I was working on.. I'll post pictures of it, if I figure out how to do this.
Hope this helps!
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Post by Vintage Girl on Apr 26, 2013 8:34:23 GMT -8
What a great idea to make your own chalk paint. I love the look of it, but the price is ridiculous. I have a table that I am going to try this on. Thanks!
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Post by carrie1790 on Apr 26, 2013 10:43:51 GMT -8
Great Vintage Girl! Give it a try- any questions- please don't hesitate to ask.
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Post by Linn on Apr 26, 2013 13:03:04 GMT -8
Carrie ~ I hadn't heard of chalk paint before and would love to see some pics. It sounds really neat.
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Post by carrie1790 on Apr 26, 2013 16:44:51 GMT -8
Linn- Chalk paint has been around for a while. If you google Ann Sloan you can see her amazing pieces, site, etc. The only problem is purchasing the chalk paint of hers in the USA- few stores carry it.
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Post by allen820 on Apr 27, 2013 17:38:21 GMT -8
I'm like Linn -- don't know anything about chalk paint. Guess my biggest question is "Why?" What are the advantages? Is it a look you are going for? Interesting! Hope we can learn how to post pics. I would like to see what you are talking about.
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Post by carrie1790 on Apr 27, 2013 20:02:43 GMT -8
The advantages I've find with using Chalk Paint is that you don't have to sand the furniture and it adheres to just about anything including the shiny press wood like finishes that alot of furniture has. AND it dries very quickly making a 2nd coat easy to apply the same day/night.
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Post by Mac78 on Apr 29, 2013 7:33:33 GMT -8
Oh no, when you talked of "Chalk" paint, I thought you meant the kind of paint that leaves a chalkboard finish they can be drawn on.
I am going to have to research this.
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Post by rosemary on Apr 29, 2013 9:58:28 GMT -8
Carrie, is this paint heavy duty enough for things like kitchen cabinets or dining chairs? Also, does the plaster of paris change the color of the paint at all? I love the way it looks in the pictures I've seen. I'd love to see some pieces that you've done.
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Post by carrie1790 on Apr 29, 2013 11:17:56 GMT -8
Rosemary- Yes and a yes- but only on cabinets and a chair if you apply a furntiure wax (like Johnson & Johnson) after it has been painted.
I've never had the Plaster of paris discolor any paint I've used so far. I haven't used pure bright white paint, but have used alot of cream colors. The color of the Plaster of paris is a very pale putty color.
I'll try to look around for some pictures to show everyone.
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Post by Chapter Two on Sept 27, 2013 16:43:54 GMT -8
Thanks for enlightening us about chalk paint, Carrie! I think I'm going to have to try that too - I looooove to paint! Can you paint directly over old paint? And I'm amazed that I've never heard of Ann Sloan and this idea is BIG! I appreciate all the information.
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Post by troycetheirs on Sept 26, 2017 23:51:30 GMT -8
Remodeling can be as simple as changing the paint color in your living room or laying a different color of carpet in your bedroom. Something this simple can make significant changes in your house's ambiance.
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