Does homemade chalky paint have the same quality of a store brand?

I can't answer your question, but CONGRATULATIONS on your project! Looks great! It makes the "older" wallpaper look vintage instead of old :) Best Wishes!

I love homemade chalk paint. I paint lots of furniture and other stuff and I actually prefer it. I use the plaster of paris method. It seems to cover better and is certainly more cost effective.

I use both! But I can control the chalkiness of the paint when I make my own. It depends how rustic or smooth I want it. I agree with Lori, Plaster of Paris is my go to when I make my own.

I am sending my recipe.

Thanks all, I am so excited to get started with the homemade paint!

Happy Easter to you.

Thank you

Has anyone tried adding flowtrol paint conditioner to homemade chalk paint? I have used it when doing faux finishes, and it really helps with how the paints flow.

I painted my laundry room cabinets with homemade chalk paint. I used the paint and baking soda method and love them. I did seal them with a polyacrylic satin finish as this is a "wet area". I love the look and slightly sanded feel. I've had no problem.

I compared 4 different paints. I had a board that I tried 3 different homemade chalk paints and Annie Sloan chalk paint. I put the same # of coats, and sanded them all and put the same minwax paste wax on them. The 3 homemade were ok but Annie Sloan came out on top. I have used her paint for about 4 years now, and still love it. Between my daughter and I, we have most of her colors. It is expensive , about $38 a qt., but it goes a long ways. My daughter painted a twin size bed with drawers underneath and only used 1 qt. After you paint with her paint, it's as smooth as glass. I bought her wax but prefer minwax or polyurethane.