How To Paint Wood Furniture With Chalk Paint

Start with 2 tablespoons of water and mix it into the calcium carbonate until completely dissolved.
How to paint wood furniture with chalk paint. If it s too thick add another tablespoon of water you re going for the consistency of ranch dressing and then stir the mixture into the latex paint. The most popular chalk paint comes from annie sloan but you can also make your own with just latex paint water and baking powder. Follow the directions of your chalk paint as to how long it will take to dry.
My product preferences have evolved a bit since this was written so i have updated this post to reflect those changes. Today i m sharing how i paint a piece of furniture using chalk paint from start to finish. Pat dry with a clean rag.
However my method has pretty much stayed the same. Clean or degrease the furniture piece and remove hardware if needed. However chalk paint goes on thick and dries quickly so even multiple coats won t take long.
Pour cup of paint into a leak proof container and add 1 teaspoon of water. A four ounce container should also be more than enough. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
Stir and shake the can of chalk paint really well especially from the bottom of the can. I have also added a video look for that at the bottom. 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.
Behold your chalk paint. Apply the first coat of chalk paint with a bristle brush or round brush.