Chalk Paint: Your Go-To for a Charming Matte Finish Chalk paint is the darling of the furniture refinishing world. It’s known for its matte, powdery finish and its forgiving nature. No need to sand or prime your piece; this paint is like that easygoing friend who doesn’t need any fus...
To apply a wax sealant to your chalk-painted furniture, use a stiff paintbrush or a soft, lint-free cloth. Spread the wax evenly over the entire surface, in a thin layer. Let this dry, then take a clean lint-free cloth and buff the wax finish. An old t-shirt works great for buf...
Use the same method to apply the second layer that you used with the first. If you'd like, you could switch up the type of brushstroke, for example, using an X-stroke on the first layer and up-and-down stroke on the second. (We used X-strokes on both layers.) Trisha Sprouse If ...
By this point, you have made your chalk paint and painted your items. However, there's one last thing you might want to do. Here's how you can add some finishing touches. Sealing the deal: Apply a clear wax or glaze to protect your painted creation. This step adds a layer of protec...
You might remember this one since it had that pretty pale gold French poem stencil across the front! Ooh la la! Anyway- back to the wash “how to”…the type of paint you use for doing a wash is VERY important. I am focusing on Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan here ...
Today’s makeover is the perfect candidate to share how to useSlick Stickto paint metal. It’s also Trash-to-Treasure Tuesday which means four of my favorite friends are here with trashy makeovers of their own, so be on the lookout for those at the bottom!
How to Use the Stencil Pick up a bit of the paint in your stencil brush. Fold several pieces of paper towel together and place them on a paper plate. Dab the stencil brush on the paper towels until the brush is almost dry. The biggest mistake you can make in this process is to use...
I used to use wax for most of my furniture pieces, including this dresser, because I had a hard time finding a sealer that didn’t yellow over white paint, and I use a TON of white paint. Then I discovered one made by Dixie Belle.It was a game-changer for me!They actually have ...
steps on how to paint the most common surfaces and some not so common questions that readers have asked me. I also included the products that I use and that can be easily found at your local hardware, paint, or home improvement store. You can also paint anything using DIY chalk paint. ...
Choosing the Right Acrylic Paint for Candles: When painting candles with acrylic paint, you should pick the paints that stick well to the wax. Every acrylic paint is different! Some are great for porous surfaces like wood, and others work best on wax. ...