Benefits Of Chalk Paint On Furniture
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Benefits of chalk paint on furniture. Since I use a lot of chalk style paints mostly Annie Sloan which I love I thought Id write a post detailing the pros and cons of chalk paint for furniture. Chalk paint is easy to sand smooth once dry which makes eliminating any brush strokes easy so you can create a super smooth finish. But well-made useful pieces will last forever.
So whether its painting with chalk paint painting with milk paint or Fusion Mineral paint the principles still apply. I still use stain and latex paint for other projects but most of my furniture is chalk painted. What is chalk painted furniture.
One of the benefits is that it doesnt require any prep workit can paint right over most clean dry surfaces expect for metal or shiny laminate even if theyre already painted. Chalk paint basically gives your furniture a chalky finish. Chalk paint has a matte finish.
It is important to keep in mind that there are benefits to sanding furniture before using chalk paint. Oscar Wilde once said Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months and furniture is no exception to the rule. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isnt a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
By Kelly Dobbs Henthorne Abshier House Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. Furniture doesnt need to be sanded or primed. Here is my short list of Dos and Donts for painting furniture with chalk paint.
With chalk paint furniture can be revived and renewed while keeping its vintage charm. -Beautify your kitchen cabinets using chalk paint-Use chalk paint to renew an old vanity table-Modernize your dresser using chalk paint-Paint dining room chairs to revitalize them-Showcase your entryway by repainting your front door-Update fireplace brick tiles and mantles-Yes you can use chalk paint on pianos and fabric cushions. What is chalk paint and why use it.

