How Does Chalk Paint Work On Furniture

I have used the chalkboard spray to make menu boards or welcome signs at parties.

How does chalk paint work on furniture. You need to use a separate brush for applying wax. It will stick to most everything says Sloan. Paint in every direction and all over the piece.

Well with a number of pieces of pine furniture in our bungalow I decided to attempt to change the look of all but one at a time and start with the smallest first. Its also very forgiving making it a good option for beginners delving into the DIY world. I started out by cleaning this shelf with a deglosser.

I wanted to find an easier way to apply it this time around since I was redoing 2 tables that looked like this a coffee table a bookshelf and an entertainment center. Perhaps THE single most beneficial aspect of chalk painting furniture is that it requires almost no prep work and no priming. It has the power to turn a bedroom dresser into a standout piece or gives a dining room table old-school charm.

Chalk paint adheres well to surfaces if there is no possibility of a stain bleeding through if the surface does not have a sheen and if you plan on using a protectant coat on top of the chalk paint. You probably know by now that you can purchase actual chalkboard paint at your craft stores or big box home improvement stores but chalkboard paint is primarily used with the purpose of writing on with chalk or chalk markers. Then fill in any cracks with filler and sand the surfaces down to help the paint stick.

First make sure that the paint is completely dry. Because chalk paint dusts off easily I always recommend adding a top coat of wax or varnish. To use chalk paint with a roller.

Speaking from experience the paint does not hold up well to without a top coat. You can even use it on wicker to refresh patio furniture or other items. Wait for the first coat to be touch dry.