Chalk Paint is Not Scary: Painting a Geometric Shelf on the Wall

by Megan Aubrey

Have you ever used Annie Sloan chalk paint before? I hadn’t but I’d heard quite a bit about it. Honestly, I was a little scared of it. Although it boasts to be the easiest paint ever, I was skeptical. It seemed like this special paint that must have a special technique. Well I am here to bust that myth for you. It really is a simple paint. It’s best for painting items (think furniture, cabinets) and it has no prep work. Yes, did you hear me? No prep work! Best. words. ever. Sold.

chalk paint is not scary painting a geometric shelf on the wall, chalk paint, painted furniture, shelving ideas, The painted shelf in Annie Sloan Pure White It worked great

The painted shelf in Annie Sloan Pure White! It worked great!

chalk paint is not scary painting a geometric shelf on the wall, chalk paint, painted furniture, shelving ideas, For my first time using Annia Sloan Chalk Paint I grabbed a quart of Pure White

For my first time using Annia Sloan Chalk Paint I grabbed a quart of Pure White.

chalk paint is not scary painting a geometric shelf on the wall, chalk paint, painted furniture, shelving ideas, This was the shelf that I wanted to paint The fake wood wasn t good but I hadn t realized that until it was on the wall and it wasn t coming down

This was the shelf that I wanted to paint. The fake wood wasn't good but I hadn't realized that until it was on the wall - and it wasn't coming down.

chalk paint is not scary painting a geometric shelf on the wall, chalk paint, painted furniture, shelving ideas, The only prep work was to tape around the corners

The only prep work was to tape around the corners.

chalk paint is not scary painting a geometric shelf on the wall, chalk paint, painted furniture, shelving ideas, The Pure White does not have a color pigment in it so it takes a few coats

The Pure White does not have a color pigment in it so it takes a few coats.

chalk paint is not scary painting a geometric shelf on the wall, chalk paint, painted furniture, shelving ideas, I am thrilled with the results of my painting

I am thrilled with the results of my painting!

chalk paint is not scary painting a geometric shelf on the wall, chalk paint, painted furniture, shelving ideas, The paint is really great with the no prep work

The paint is really great with the no prep work!

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Ajay Abishek on Jan 14, 2014
Like the idea!!

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- Megan Aubrey on Jan 15, 2014
  @Ajay Abishek Thank you!
  
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Jeanette S on Jan 15, 2014
Megan, I am one of those people who likes my "things" around me so anything like this suits me just fine!

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- Megan Aubrey on Jan 15, 2014
  @Jeanette S I completely agree! It would get those things into a small space you otherwise could not!
  
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