These are some of the best and most beautiful chalk paint furniture ideas from amazingly talented diy bloggers who specialize in painted furniture makeovers.
White chalk paint over black furniture.
Tape off the drawers with pre taped plastic and painters tape to avoid overspray inside the drawers.
Even when chalk painting furniture there are times when you have to use a primer because many dark stains will bleed through chalk paint.
It adheres easily to most surfaces and dries to a soft matte finish.
Repainting painted furniture is not something that i do often.
Repainting over chalk painted table the easy way.
How to paint over painted wood furniture when your decor or plans change.
Remove any dust with a vacuum and tack cloth.
If you are painting something white or off white over a dark piece you will probably need three coats for solid coverage.
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However chalk paint can be used for more than decorative walls.
For example if you were to paint white chalk paint on black furniture it will take several coats to cover but a primer will minimize the number of coats including your time energy and the extra cost of chalk paint.
Here is my short list of do s and don ts for painting furniture with chalk paint.
Whether you re trying chalk paint for the first time or you re an expert diyer behr s white interior chalk paint is a top rated option for all skill levels.
But because the paint dries really quickly you don t have a long wait in between coats.
So whether it s painting with chalk paint painting with milk paint or fusion mineral paint the principles still apply.
Applying shabby paints white revax over licorice painted doors.
You can just dive right in.
Chalk paint is a latex based paint that gives furniture and walls an ultra matte finish that s easy to distress.
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As a matter of fact i normally follow a no painting previously painted pieces rule simply personal preference.
When most people hear chalk paint they think of black matte paint covered in chalk drawings.
Prep the furniture by removing the hardware cleaning the surface and then scuff sanding with 220 grit sandpaper.
I ve also included examples pulled from pieces i have found for sale on craigslist around the country.
Spray 2 coats of general finishes stain blocking primer.
If you want your piece more distressed you may be happy after only two coats.
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.
To wrap up the year my furniture fixer upper friends and i decided to put together some of our favorite painted furniture makeovers we use a variety of brands of furniture paint as well as different furniture painting techniques.