I might be the last one to jump on the chalk paint bandwagon. I've been wanting to try it but I'm a bit of a cheapskate. That's why the homemade version caught my eye right away. This week I made DIY chalk-finish paint and my project is underway.
There are a number of chalk-finish paint recipes out there but I used the one recommended by Ann Marie on the SNAP site.
I mixed 1/2 cup of Plaster of Paris with 1/2 cup of hot water and mixed it really well ...
... then stirred in 1 1/2 cups of paint. Once mixed really well, it was ready to use.
i've made it before too...a long time ago though. i think i used unsanded tile grout mix. probably a lot like plaster of paris. happy painting!
ReplyDeleteI made some also. I had read that using old plaster of paris wasn't a good idea. I thought I might be the exception. Hmmmm.....turns out that was solid advice. Mine, even with hot water divided into lumps. I still used the paint and just worked around the lumps. Despite the problem, the finished products look great.
ReplyDeleteI was sent to your site by Dorothy @crazyforcrust.com (Online BlogCon) because I am in the Dallas area too. Hopefully, we can hook up sometime...love your blog and would love to meet you! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat was easy! I've never tried chalkboard paint but have been thinking of ways to try it.
ReplyDeleteI needed a small jar, but for bigger projects this is perfect! Yes, it is expensive!
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Well, here I am again... I took the fact that I clicked on TWO of your projects from Under the Table and Dreaming as a sign I needed to follow you; so meet your newest follower!!! Pinning this one too... you aren't the last person to get on the chalk paint bandwagon. That would be ME! xoxo jules
ReplyDeleteYou didn't say if you used flat paint or satin paint........will there be a difference?
ReplyDeleteI used satin. I imagine you could use either.
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