Chalk paint for furniture
If I missed anything or you have any questions, please feel free to ask! Enjoy your new chalk painted furniture!.Follow the directions on your sealer or wax. Most chalk paints suggest a wax finish.After you are happy with the final product, it’s time to add a sealer.Next decide if you want to distress your furniture.Most furniture pieces only require a second coat, but if you aren’t pleased then add a third. After the second coat is dry, make sure there is an even coverage.Apply the second coat of chalk paint and allow it to dry.Follow the directions of your chalk paint as to how long it will take to dry.Apply the first coat of chalk paint with a bristle brush or round brush.Stir and shake the can of chalk paint really well especially from the bottom of the can.Clean or degrease the furniture piece and remove hardware if needed.
#CHALK PAINT FOR FURNITURE HOW TO#
How to Chalk paint furniture with instructional video Chalk Paint of choice (I’ll be using THIS paint by DecoArt).Round bristle brush (great for wax) or for a more affordable option, Natural bristle brushes.Materials needed to chalk paint furniture A round brush is preferred (especially when using wax to get into the nooks and crevices), but the regular brushes are ok too. It is recommended that you use Natural bristle brushes, not the synthetic ones like you would use to paint a wall. Let’s talk about Chalk paint brushes for a minute. This disclosure statement refers to the rest of the Amazon links in this post. See more on my disclosure page. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Chalk painting furniture is easiest (not required) when you have the right brushes and tools.ĭisclosure this post contains affiliate links. You might find a different conclusion, but this has been my experience.īefore I dive too far into the HOW, we need to gather the right supplies. In my opinion, I have found that the more expensive chalky style paints self level really well, while the very cheap ones don’t self level much at all. If you want to see more details about where to buy chalk paint including the different types, I’ve shared all you need to know about chalk paint and chalky style paint in a post. Or you can see how to use chalk paint in a paint sprayer if you prefer that route. Speaking of different types of chalk paint, I’ve shared all about how to use chalky style spray paint with a bookcase makeover. That being said, different types of chalky paint have varying degrees of “self leveling.” This is what I love so much about it! After only a few coats it looks smooth and finished! Chalk paint has “self leveling properties.” You can read more about using primer and when to use it (even before using chalk paint).
Most chalk paint direction claim that they don’t require sanding or primer. Don’t expect the same results from different chalky style paints. Speaking of numerous companies that have created their own chalk style paint in my experience every different style of chalk paint is completely different from the next.
It comes off in a fine powder, which also makes it very forgiving.