Painting A Wardrobe With Chalk Paint

April 23, 2021

Up cycling a pine wardrobe with chalk paint every so often the thrifty me gets a groove on and sees an opportunity to upcycle something. Tips on chalk painting furniture with a paint sprayer.

Aubusson Blue in 2020 Painted wardrobe, Chalk paint

Next, apply chalk paint® wax in the same manner as the paint.

Painting a wardrobe with chalk paint. See more ideas about chalk paint wardrobe, painted wardrobe, chalk paint. As you paint, move the brush in every direction and all over the piece. See more ideas about chalk paint wardrobe, painted wardrobe, chalk paint.

She explains that if you want a textured finish you should apply the paint “every which way”. Alternatively, a soft flat brush is a good option. No primer needed….most of the time.

You can choose any color you’d like, however, keep in mind that depending on the color of the item you’re painting, you may have to put on additional coats. You’ll want to make sure you get a new can of chalk paint so you don’t have any chunks. Choose a chalk paint color.

The chalk paint will stick to anything, yes, but it will stick to the old layers of paint that will eventually flake off and then you are left with a patchy wardrobe. I don’t think i have ever taken on a diy furniture project as big as this one. So, despite hating the sanding part of any upcycling project, i spent a good couple of hours sanding back the top layer of paint to reveal a smoother layer underneath.

This was a huge project to take on in one weekend but i’m in love. 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. (you might be tempted not to give your piece of furniture another coat of paint as these paints are really thick and give good coverage.

So, whether it’s painting with chalk paint, painting with milk paint, or fusion mineral paint, the principles still apply. Wait for the paint to be fully dry. If you’re going to be painting your pine furniture piece with chalk paint, you may find that standard diy brushes are not the best choice.

No sanding needed….most of the time. It’s worth experimenting with a tester pot on an inconspicuous area first (inside is ideal) to make sure you’re happy with the finished effect. When i did this wardrobe i did a 3 to 1 ratio.

It hasn’t happened in a while, 2 years to be precise, purely because i haven’t had the time. Start painting the already painted panels as well as the rest of the wardrobe. See more ideas about redo furniture, painted furniture, furniture.

See more ideas about chalk paint wardrobe, painted wardrobe, painted furniture. Then wait for the first coat to dry completely before adding another coat of chalk paint. Wait for the first coat to be touch dry.

Chalk paint comes in a variety of colors from white and black to baby blue and light green. Here is my short list of do’s and don’ts for painting furniture with chalk paint. Now onto the paint to water ratio.

See more ideas about painted furniture, furniture makeover, redo furniture. Once dry, apply a second coat in the same manner. No prep needed….most of the time.

The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn’t a huge learning curve or a […] (1 can will paint multiple things) can be thinned and used in a sprayer. I’ve also included examples pulled from pieces i have found for sale on craigslist around the country:

The mother of chalk paint, annie sloan, uses a very haphazard method of painting. So if i have one cup of paint in the sprayer, i’ll add a quarter cup of water. If you want a more traditional smooth finish it’s better to use a standard flat paint brush and paint using more traditional straight brush strokes.

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