Homemade Chalk Paint For Furniture
Stir in up to ½ cup 120 milliliters of water.
Homemade chalk paint for furniture. Ill even throw in a tip to help give your furniture a distressed look. Stir and shake the can of chalk paint really well especially from the bottom of the can. Visit all my Video Tutorials in one place HERE.
The coverage quality can be different depending on the type of paint you use so you may need more than one coat to achieve your desired look. Follow along in this tutorial as I chalk paint two side tables and slightly distress them to create a look that I absolutely love. BB Froschs website states that 10 4oz powder is enough to transform a quart of paint into chalk paint.
Chalk paint furniture is fun to make and would be perfect for any DIY home decor project. Learn how to make chalk paint with todays tutorial. 1 Mix 13 parts cool water with 13 parts Plaster of Paris.
There are loads of other chalk-type paints on the market. For more decorating tips including how to patch test your chalk paint read on. Apply a thin layer of creme wax with a foam brush and let it dry.
Follow the directions of your chalk paint as to how long it will take to dry. Deana at Alchemy Fine Living has a great video showcasing a dresser painted with the Baking Soda Chalk Paint Recipe. Homemade Chalk Paint Recipe.
While this powder is less expensive than pre-mixed brand names its nowhere near the bargain of mixing your own at home. Furniture painting always seemed daunting to me-- theres the prep the sanding the filling the painting the repainting the coating-- YIKES. Although Baking Soda Chalk Paint is listed last on my countdown its perfect if youre trying to achieve an old weathered distressed country looking piece of furniture.

