One quality that people are always praising about Chalk Paint is, “It’s so easy to distress!” Well, I’m personally completely over the whole distressed “Shabby Chic” look. Now I’ll say that it could just be a matter of personal taste as well. The brush strokes were not only very visible, but added a texture to the surface. Now granted, it could have just been the specific technique of the person who painted that specific furniture, but let’s just say that she took the whole “no prep needed” and “just start painting” thing to heart. So when I finally did see some of these pieces in person, I couldn’t believe that this was the paint that people were raving about.
CHALK PAINT FURNITURE BEFORE AND AFTER FULL
I had seen pieces painted with Chalk Paint online for probably a full year before I ever saw any of them in person.
I don’t like the finish you get with Chalk Paint.
CHALK PAINT FURNITURE BEFORE AND AFTER HOW TO
I don’t really know how to put this delicately, so I’ll just say it. One $12 Purdy brush, if taken care of, will last for years and years and years. I also didn’t have to use any special brush. That can of paint only cost me $18, and I didn’t have to wax it when I was finished. …and I still have about 1/3 of the can left. With one quart of latex paint, I painted three coats of paint on my credenza… That may be true, but so does my latex paint, and it’s a heck of a lot cheaper. Add to that the price of the wax (almost $30) and the cost of an Ultimate Waxing Brush (another $37), and you’ve got quite a bit of money wrapped up in product. The Price of Chalk PaintĬhalk Paint costs around $40 for a quart of paint (yes…a quart!). It’s a question I get asked over and over and over, so I wanted to answer it. I’m just explaining why I personally have chosen not to use it. And I’m not trying to convince others that they shouldn’t try it. I’m not trying to convince you to stop using it. So please understand that I’m in no way trying to change your mind about a product you love. I know that there are a lot of people who will read this post who are diehard fans of Chalk Paint. Chalk board paint, on the other hand, is used for making chalkboards. It’s often used to create a Shabby Chic look. It’s used for creating an aged appearance, and can be distressed easily. (Although Chalk Paint canbe used for making chalk boards, so the distinction gets a little fuzzy.) Chalk Paint is a type of paint (actually, it’s a trademarked brand of paint by Annie Sloan, but other companies have similar paints also) that can be used on furniture and other items to create a chalky appearance.
🙂įirst, let me clarify that Chalk Paint is not the same thing as chalk board paint. That way, when I’m asked, I can just give people this link. I’m continually asked why I don’t use Chalk Paint, so I thought I’d just put all the info in a post.
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