(Optional) Create a two-toned distressed look with chalk paint. If you want a piece to have two colors (one showing through the other), make sure that the first coat is completely dry before painting the second coat of the (usually lighter) top coat. This technique is commonly u...
All very very simple: paint, wax, done! Welcome to the beginner's guide to Chalk Paint™! Learn the basics of painting furniture with Annie Sloan. If you’re looking to paint you furniture for the first time, look no further than this step-by-step tutorial. Chalk Paint™ is a ...
I get a lot of questions about chalk painting furniture, and although I have a very detailed tutorial on my blog forHow to Paint Furniture using Chalk Paint, it’s always so nice to see it in action! Not only am I sharing how I paint furniture with chalk paint in the video, but als...
Why Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint? We started painting furniture with chalk paint from Annie Sloan. Then, we found Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint! Dixie Belle is high quality paint... Dixie Belle Paint Advantages Jan 25, 2021|about chalk paint ...
This is most commonly achieved by painting the wood furniture with chalk paint for a velvety matte finish, then lightly sanding away some of the paint to reveal the wood or even a contrasting painted layer underneath. This look is also described as being part of the “shabby chic”, “...
This spray paint gives the same great coverage, with the added ease of being able to just spray it onto your project. This could be a great time-saver if you’re painting a large piece of furniture. Best Value Chalk Paint – Retique – It Chalk Finish Paint While there are plenty of...
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Choose the right paint for your project! Come learn how to paint furniture in latex, chalk paint, milk paint, spray paint, and oil-based paint. MY LATEST VIDEOS More help with furniture painting:How to Refinish Wood Furniture (Stripping off old Finishes)–How to Prevent Tannin Bleed-Through...
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This is a detailed post about chalk paint vs milk paint and which is better for painting furniture. I’ve also included painted furniture examples with each. I remember the first time I purchased chalk paint. I was in a little boutique about 30 miles north of where I lived. I kept stari...