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.
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 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.
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 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.
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!
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.
I have a quick question Im repainting my kitchen table and chairs with
DIY chalk paint my first time.
In 2014 I have a few
DIY chalk paint posts planned.
I agree that prepping and painting with
DIY chalk paint seems like a lot of work, but really isn't.
I have been kicking around the idea that there must be a way to
diy chalk paint, and you have done ALL the work for me!
I made your favorite
DIY Chalk paint recipe with Glidden satin paint without primer and I really love it.
I have written so many posts on
DIY chalk paint and have tried to link to them in each post so readers can find what they are looking for.
You can check out my post on a diy sign where i used a satin paint in
my diy chalk paint recipe.
I know many
DIY chalk paint makers will be happy to know this.
For the recipe for the CCP and PoP mix click over to
my DIY chalk paint recipes here: https://inmyownstyle.com/diy-chalk-paint-recipes
I am going to use
a DIY chalk paint in flat black to refinish a desk.
Lime is used in
some DIY chalk paint recipes.I tried it and didn't like it at all.