Chalk Paint Techniques

Annie used aubusson blue and avoided painting this on too thickly as the thicker it s painted on the harder it is to sand back later.

Chalk paint techniques.

We use dixie belle paint company. Play video techniques how to use chalk paint by annie sloan a beginner s guide. Start with a damp brush for smooth coverage. Use a good chalk paint brush.

Price of chalk paint now more affordable. Let first layer dry before applying last layer of paint. Odorless and naturally free of vocs chalk paint is a joy to work with and helps to revive old items or make new ones look fabulously old chalk style paint behaves differently from conventional paint since it has a mineral content that places it closer. In the us can aus nz.

Annie sloan demonstrates a one colour distressing technique with dark wax. I recently saw debi from debi s design diary i ll include a link below using a similar technique to create a vibrant piece of furniture. Remove any excess wax using a lint free cloth. This technique is commonly used for that shabby chic look.

After you ve achieved the color you want apply a couple of coats of finishing wax to seal the paint waiting 15 minutes between coats. For more decorating tips including how to patch test your chalk paint read on. Once you ve prepared your furniture apply 2 or 3 coats of your chalk paint with a brush waiting 30 minutes for each coat to dry. Once dry add a coat of clear chalk paint wax.

7 chalk painting tips for beginners. 10 optional create a two toned distressed look with chalk paint. If you want a piece to have two colors one showing through the other make sure that the first coat is completely dry before painting the second coat of the usually lighter top coat. It is very easy to follow.

How to create a modern gilded look with transfer metal leaf. Annie used a chalk paint wax brush which makes it easy to get into all the carving. Apply chalk paint in up and down motions. This will give you better results for less time and more coverage.

Quick tips for using chalk paint. All techniques view all. I want to ease your mind and share some chalk painting tips for beginners and answer a few questions as well as discuss the pros and cons of the process. Annie sloan is a registered trade mark.

Annie sloan developed her now famous chalk paint decorative paint in 1990 to answ. With its supple texture and seductive colors chalk paint transforms ordinary items like thrift store furniture into eye catching art pieces. 7 tips for chalk painting. How to chalk paint easy diy beginner tutorial for this video i made an easy diy project for beginners wanting to try chalk paint.

No prep or priming required. Chalk paint is a registered trade mark of annie sloan interiors ltd. Buy a good chalk paint brand.