Chalk paint

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I have seen chalk paint mentioned on hometalk but I am not familiar with it. Someone want to do a 'Reader's Digest' explanation? Please?

Through the Dutch Door · Answer

It's a type of paint that gives a chalky kind of finish. You then wax it to coat. It's easy to distress, can be painted over virtually anything without any prep work. It's very in with the whole shabby vintage look.

Marcy · Answer

Hi @Roanna K , here's some great posts here on Hometalk discussing Chalk Paint: http://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=what+is+chalk+paint

Sherrie · Answer

Clay based paints. Like the old limestone paint made out of sludge or milk paint, or white wash. It has a chalky finish. And some seal it with wax or poly.

Jeanette S · Answer

OK, a couple of questions...(1) if you wax it does it become smooth? I don't want a dull,rough finish. In the photos it does not appear to be rough. (2) it appears to be so magical, does it do away with wrinkles (badly needed)?

Lisa Moerbe · Answer

2 words Anne Sloane she make the best chalk paint. It has a soft velvety finish, that really lends itself to shabby chic' ing. and as the lady up from me said, can be sealed with wax or polyurethane. Good Luck!

Denise · Answer

found this the other day, maybe helpful! http://cottageinstincts.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-honest-opinions-on-chalk-paint-and.html'>http://www.hometalk.com/browser?link=%20http://cottageinstincts.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-honest-opinions-on-chalk-paint-and.html

Sandra Hellewell · Answer

I love ASCP & the trick with the clear wax is to use very little ! Put one tsp. on a paper plate & soften it by mashing it with the back of a plastic spoon. Then dip your very slightly dampened wax brush into the wax & tap some off on the clean section of the plate. Then apply to a small area of your painted piece & work it in with your brush using a circular motion & then rub it in with a clean lint free cloth. Continue working in small areas overlapping the last one so there's no line! Let dry 30 min & buff to a nice sheen. It's not the bad once you get into the rhythm! Good luck!

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