DIY Chalk Paint

 

Its all the rage!

Chalk paint is a very easy way to update

an old piece of furniture

 

You can achieve a shabby chic look,

antique look or cottage look.

 

We have made a DIY chalk paint

the colors are endless

and with no need to prime

it can be an easy project

 

 

Before Chalk Paint on Dresser

We got this dresser off the curb!

it was in rough shape

 

Using our plaster of paris, cups, an empty quart can and our recipe

this is what the plaster of paris mixed in the water looks like

next we took our paint and mixed it into the plaster of paris/water mixture

We used the Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa Matte finish Paint

We have used a couple different paint products with this recipe but the Aura Bath & Spa has had the best results so far

The color we used is

CW-565 Anderson Blue

 

After the first and second coats dried

We began distressing,

We used an 80 Grit sand paper for this piece

But a sanding sponge also works well

Distress until your happy!

 

 



 

 

DIY CHALK PAINT RECIPE

 

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup paint (flat or eggshell finish)

1/4 cup hot water

1/2 cup plaster of paris

*double for extra large pieces

 

Tools Needed

Pint or Quart of latex paint

plaster of paris

cans for mixing

measuring cups

quality brush

sanding sponge for distressing (if desired)

Howard citrus shield wax

 

Steps

1. Dissolve plaster of paris into hot water (mix well)

2. Let cool to room temperature

3. Stir into paint well

4. Paint first coat, let dry

5. Paint second coat, let dry

6. Distress if desired

7. Finish with Howard citrus shield wax

 

To Apply Wax

Use a lint free cloth or old T-shirt

Rub in circular motions all over

Wait 10 minutes

Buff in circular motions with clean cloth

Make sure to rotate cloth frequently to clean sides

Done!

 

 

*Howard Citrus Shield Wax comes in Neutral, Walnut and Dark Oak

We used the Neutral here because we didn't want to change the color at all.

 

 

Adding A Special Touch

 

We used the original hardware of our dresser

Using a metallic silver spray paint

We transformed the handles instantly!

We use the Krylon Dull Aluminum Spray Paint

And finished it off with two clear coats

of Deft Semi-gloss Spray Paint

for extra durability

 

 

The End Result

 



 

In the end you have a beautiful piece!

No matter what shape its in

the chalk paint hides imperfections

and covers without primer

 

 

Happy Painting!