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.
Gray and white chalk paint furniture.
You can also paint kitchen cabinets to protect them from wear and stains.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
It dries harder and faster than latex paint.
Then lightly dip the end of the paintbrush these brushes are my favorite in the white chalk paint and brush over the wet.
Painting cupboards with chalk paint will make them look better and extend.
To start the process of getting this grey weathered wood look.
After applying a full layer of the off white amy howard chalk paint color linen i applied 2 layers of amy howard chalk paint color selznick grey.
Get it pretty wet.
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.
To whitewash with chalk paint spray water on one section at a time.
Here i used white wax to create a weathered wood look.
Our old entertainment center was perfect for this diy gray chalk paint furniture makeover.
You will need a spray bottle with water white paint i used annie sloan chalk paint in pure white paintbrush and a lint free cloth.
Wood furniture paint often comes in a chalky matt finish that can give a classic shabby chic or distressed look.
This can be chalk paint or regular paint at this point.
Nov 25 2017 explore lisa warborg s board gray chalk paint on pinterest.
A few months ago i used this layering and distressing technique on a diy pedestal table base well i loved that white and grey distressed paint look so much that i wanted to see it on something bigger.
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White wax is a good way to tone down a paint color and make a piece look softer.
You can just dive right in.
Furniture paint is a great way to upcycle and restore wooden furniture in your home.
White wax tutorial for chalk paint.
It adheres easily to most surfaces and dries to a soft matte finish.
Sep 5 2017 explore kristi leach s board gray chalk paint followed by 234 people on pinterest.
You ll be happy to know that no sanding or deglossing is needed with a paint brush apply one even coat of behr s premium solid color weather proofing all in one wood stain sealer in the color light lead i only needed a sample size a little bit goes a long way.
You will want to start with a white base.
How to give furniture a gray weathered finish.
I used amy howard s selznick grey chalk paint.
Then you need two layers of a medium grey.
I really recommend using chalk paint when distressing.