Unlike other paints, chalk paint does not require sanding or priming, which makes it unique. Paint can be applied to almost any surface, indoors or outdoors: floors, ceilings, walls, furniture, glass, metal, wood, concrete, plaster, and even fabric.
Chalk Paint® adheres to almost any surface, and there is rarely any need to sand or prime before painting. See 'Dealing with stains coming through Chalk Paint®' for when to prime or sand before painting. To get started, tip the paint pot upside down and shake before use.
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. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn't a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
Will Chalk Paint Stick To Shiny Surfaces? Surfaces that are not prone to stains bleeding through chalk paint will adhere well, if the paint does not have a lot of sheen and if you plan to use a protectant coat on top.
A decorative paint known for its matte, chalky appearance, chalk paint is a popular choice for giving furniture and home decor a rustic, vintage, or shabby-chic style. Because it can easily be given a distressed look, chalk paint is ideal for those who want to add character and vintage charm to their home.
You can use Chalk Paint® to repaint the doors on your kitchen cabinets and drawers quickly, easily – and with minimal spend.
Are you wondering if you can use chalk paint over stained furniture? Yes, you can and even over polyurethane too!
Can I Paint Chalk Paint Over Gloss? Painters sometimes use polyacrylic products or other glossy topcoats instead of wax for chalk paint, even though wax is recommended. You can open up the pores of the finish by applying a mid-grit sandpaper (180-ish grit) to your piece if you can see a shine or gloss.
For slick/shiny surfaces, clean it first then give it a couple coats of primer. Or if it's a real problem piece, you might have to sand it down to the raw wood. I recently painted the table in the photo above with chalk paint and the paint literally peeled off with my fingernails.
Does Chalk Paint Adhere To Any Surface? A single coat of paint is sufficient for most purposes. Unlike paint, chalk paint adheres to almost any surface, and there is no need to sand or prime it before painting.
To clean chalk painted surfaces, use a soft cloth slightly damp with water or Clean-A-Finish. Once the surface is clean, go over it with a dry, soft cloth and wipe up any wet spots. If the surface looks dull after cleaning, use Chalk-Tique Paste Wax to get back some luster.
Yes, you can use chalkboard paint directly on glass!
It depends on the type of chalk paint and what was used to mix it. Some paints are not designed for washing and should be used with a sealant or wax after painting. Other types of chalk paint can be washed out using soap and water if you want to change the color later on.
When chalk paint isn't properly protected and sealed it can chip and scratch pretty easily.
Yes, but chalk paint adheres to furniture beautifully without primer or sanding (usually). Cleaning quickly is usually all you need.
Chalk paint adheres well to surfaces if there is no possibility of a stain bleeding through, if the surface of the paint does not have a lot of sheen and if you plan on using a protectant coat on top of the chalk paint. The grit or chalkiness is what helps it adhere to surfaces like raw wooden furniture.
Yes, You Can Use Chalk Paint on ceramics.
In our opinion, the quickest, easiest, and cheapest method to waterproof your chalk paint is to use an acrylic sealing on top of your chalk paint once it had dried onto the surface that you are painting.
Why I Repainted our Chalk Painted Cabinets
The chalk paint itself has held up really well. There was little to no chipping. Chalk paint is amazing for DIY projects because it requires no prep work and eliminates the need for priming.
Chalk paint is great to use if you want an aged look. After painting interior doors, you can easily sand parts of the paint away to reveal the original surface, then apply wax to seal everything.
If your chalk paint isn't sticking - and your furniture looks like it is repelling the paint - take these steps! Step 1: Wipe off any wet paint in the areas where it isn't sticking. Don't let it dry and then try to add more. If you can intervene and wipe off as much of the wet paint as possible, that's the best!
How many coats do I need? If you are painting something white or off white over a dark piece, you will probably need three coats for solid coverage. But because the paint dries really quickly, you don't have a long wait in between coats. If you want your piece more distressed, you may be happy after only two coats.
Annie Sloan's brand of furniture paint will adhere to most surfaces without any sanding first. Chalk Paint® has incredible sticking power so it really doesn't need any surface prep in the vast majority of cases. You can even paint directly over hardware, if you wish.