If you love the vintage, soft, matte look and feel of chalk paint but don’t love the price, consider making your own DIY chalk paint at home.
While you can buy chalk paint from various brands, you can also make your own with just a few ingredients.
Empty Quart Can with Lid
Available at - Amazon, HomeDepot, Lowes, any local hobby or craft store.
Calcium Carbonate Chalk Paint Additive
Available at - Amazon
In this recipe we use Calcium Carbonate Powder by Greenway Biotech.
Flat Latex or Satin Paint
Available at your favorite local paint store. We recommend a primer and all-in-one paint.
Unscented Talcum Powder
Available at - Amazon
In this recipe we use Trident unscented talcum powder.
There are many chalk paint recipes available online, but we've selected one that is especially effective and simple to follow. This recipe uses common, affordable ingredients and delivers a beautiful, durable finish that you'll love. Plus, it allows you to customize your paint to any color you desire. Check out our step-by-step recipe and start your next DIY project with confidence!
TOP 10 CHALK PAINT COLORS: Ready for a fun DIY project? Check out these top 10 chalk paint colors that will totally transform your furniture! Whether you love bold hues or subtle shades, we've got something for everyone. Click to get inspired!
How to: Smooth Chalk Paint Finish If you love the look of chalk painted furniture, but want a smoother, more modern finish with minimal brush strokes.
Chalk Painting 101: For Beginners Chalk painting tips for beginners that will help you better understanding the process of painting furniture.
How to: Chalk Paint Recipe For those who appreciate the vintage, soft, matte look and feel of chalk paint, but don’t love the price.
How to: Make Your Own Soft Wax Make your own custom DIY clear wax for less than 80% of the price of well known brands, using non-toxic ingredients.
How to: Care For Your Brushes Your natural bristle brushes are an investment and you want to learn how to properly care for them.
Prep, Clean & Maintain Your Brushes This exclusive ebook guide is available to customers who have purchased one of our brushes. Includes bonus Tips & Tricks.
Distress Furniture With Chalk Paint In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the process of distressing furniture with chalk paint, from start to finish.
Priming Before Chalk Painting Understanding the pros and cons of priming before chalk painting furniture and understanding bleed-through solutions.
Clean Chalk Paint Brushes How to properly clean chalk paint brushes after each use to maintain their quality and prolong their lifespan.
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