What is the formula for making chalk paint?
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There is more than one way to make chalk paint. Here's a link that gives you some options.
http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/home-painting/3-ways-to-create-your-own-chalk-paint/
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Hi Jeannie, Here's a formula. 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.
Have fun!!
Thanks for the formula. i cant wait to use it.
Of the different formulas i have seen, i prefere the one with plaster of paris. Glad to see it here
Here's a good one! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Iou2c-NbA