How to paint this
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Teri
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I've been told several ways to paint this. I've been told don't use flat, use semi gloss. I can't afford chalk paint what I originally wanted to do. So this is what I decided to do: I got some dark blue paint color on my walls going to paint that on but not sure if need to paint whole piece or just sections I intend on sanding after I paint the white on and should I dilute my white down like a white wash just trying to figure out best way to go.
Entertainment center for my living rm
10 answers
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You can make your own chalk paint, several options on the internet. I think if you dilute it down more of the brown will show through. I made my own chalk paint was easy and the piece came out great. Good luck!
Msj812
on Sep 09, 2016
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You could probably get away with 2 small jars of paint samples (they are about a cup each) and make your own chalk paint Here's my recipe and I use this on many different woods and projects. http://www.thegardenfrogboutique.com/2016/02/...
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Sep 09, 2016
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You can buy chalk paint in Walmart in the craft department. easier than making it.
Linda
on Sep 09, 2016
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Credit:Lowes Mix 1/3 cup of plaster of Paris and 1/3 cup of cool water; stir until completely smooth. Mix that with 1 cup of latex paint and stir thoroughly. This will make enough chalk-finish paint for one coat on a six-drawer dresser. Chalk-finish paint should not be stored and reused.
B
on Sep 09, 2016
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I've made my own Chalk paint for years ---- plaster of paris (big ol' tub for $4 at Hobby Lobby ---- THEN use coupon)!!!!
Pam Lewandowski
on Sep 09, 2016
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Hi, I wouldn't paint it,.. I would maybe sand it a little to get the wood grain back in and then polyurethane it for a nice finish,.. I love the wood look,..
Sandra
on Sep 09, 2016
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I'm with Sandra. Really, not every DIY project needs chalk paint.
Jackie Byrd
on Sep 09, 2016
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I to agree on not painting . I love the look of wood.
Janet Pizaro
on Sep 10, 2016
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Chalk paint.
Lizzy L
on Sep 11, 2016
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Ok I was actually trying to get some direction on how to paint like I said I got a dark blue so I thought put it on the edges of the raised area then paint it white with a white wash of white then sand in area to bring out the blue is this ok to do or am I totally wrong on how to do this thx
Teri
on Sep 16, 2016
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