Sentences with phrase «diy chalk»

I have a simple DIY chalk paint mason jars project to share with all of you wonderful readers today!

Hey Sharon, although I certainly don't call myself an expert, I do have a lot of experience with DIY chalk paint and furniture.

Out of curiosity I wanted to see how a finish would turn out if I mixed two DIY chalk paint recipes together.

As far as the paint to use on drawers, I would use the CCP and PoP DIY chalk paint mix.

The largest amount of DIY chalk paint I have made is a quart.

DIY chalk paint has been on my list for a while, but sadly there are still many (MANY) projects in front of it.

Sherry, I just googled DIY chalk paint, and it brought me to your blog.

i know it works beautifully with annies chalk paint... but would like to know if diy chalk paints work just as well....

Do you think the DIY Chalk Paint (especially the Plaster of Paris one) would work on upholstery?

Filed Under: Decorating, DIY Chalk Painted Furniture, New to DIY Chalk Paint?

Hi Cindy — The ingredients in the powders needed to make DIY chalk paint need to be mixed with water first — water and oil don't mix.

Hi Diane, I have a garage full of furniture I plan on trying DIY Chalk Paint, I just bought Valspar Interior / Exterior Satin Latex paint, the details specifically says No Primer in it.

Hi Gem - I have not yet tried DIY chalk paint on upholstery, but have heard good things.

I have yet to try any DIY chalk paint recipes but I've been thinking about it and this post really helped me out.

I would sand the metal first --(always helps with adhesion), clean, dry and then paint with DIY chalk paint.

Don't let this keep you from using DIY chalk paint.

Filed Under: DIY Chalk Painted Furniture, Furniture Makeovers, Furniture Makeovers, Project Gallery, Tutorials

Now I think I'm going to DIY my chalk paint:)

I think DIY chalk paint will work very well.

I painted before the dresser with a primer and took the risk to add black paint to my diy chalk paint, and the result was a darker purple.

Hi Tj — In your instance — DIY chalk paint may work well.

It is the mixing and waxing that seems to scare most people away from trying DIY chalk paint.

So glad to hear of your success with DIY chalk paint.

Here in the US we have and use latex paint to make DIY chalk paint.

If you are going to use DIY chalk paint in a sprayer — I would use the Calcium Carbonate recipe as it is the smoothest.

I have written about many pieces of furniture I have painted using one of three DIY chalk paint recipes — non-sanded grout, Plaster of Paris, and Calcium Carbonate Powder.

I am almost finished a book that will be available soon that is the complete DIY chalk painting guide.

I mixed up a small batch of diy chalk paint using colors: linen, woodland brown and black.

When I first used DIY chalk paint, I was sold.

Hi Susan — I have not yet tried making DIY chalk paint with DE.

Hi Bethany — It really does not matter what the sheen of paint is to make into DIY chalk paint since when you add the CCP or PoP is will turn it into a flat sheen.

Steffany and I painted my piano using our DIY chalk paint recipe.

If you are new here, and would like to know more about making your own DIY versions of chalk paint, you can find out how to make it in these two posts — Testing DIY Chalk Paint and DIY Chalk Paint Review.

Hi Diane, I am wondering if I can paint my bathroom counter top with DIY chalk paint (using calcium carbonate).

I just wanted to ask you is there a difference when you sanding the original chalk paint or the DIY chalk paint?

I've wanted to experiment with DIY chalk paint too, so I'll be interested to read your take on it!

I was very interested to read your experiments with DIY chalk paints.

I would test it out using a small amount of the paints — latex + craft to see what happens when it is mixed into a DIY chalk type paint mixture.

You're the DIY chalk paint guru!

I have used the plaster - of - paris DIY chalk paint with good results on the end product, but I felt that the time I spent sanding between each coat to get rid of the gritty feel might have outweighed the time savings of not needing to sand or prime.

The Calcium Carbonate Powder does not get thick, grainy, or lumpy like the other DIY chalk paint mixtures do.

Thanks for taking the time to share your DIY Chalk paint experience.

http://www.diybeautify.com/2015/09/how-to-make-modern-rustic-sign-diy.html?m=1 as well as this post where i show how i mix diy chalk paint into store samples..

I would get new paint — Satin finish always works well for me, but don't use Valspar as it has a primer in it and gets too thick when making DIY chalk paint mixes.

Hi Sidney — When making DIY chalk paint using Calcium Carbonate Powder (CCP) you can use any latex paint.

I was wondering if the DIY chalk paint is much harder to sand than the original, specially when you make it with the POP?

Hi Mary Anne — I have only made DIY chalk paint and used pre-made waxes.

DIY chalk paint is just as good as the brand names.

So I say, don't hesitate to sell your DIY chalk painted pieces.

I placed one of my new Lamps Plus lamps on my DIY chalk - painted console table.