Aannie Sloan paint
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Lynn
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I just want to say that in my own opinion, at which I am an expert on!, this paint and wax is beyond ridiculous for how much time and effort I have put into a project that is wasted. So many people swear by it and I swear at it. I know how to paint as I have painted my whole house but this is a whole different difficult deal. I don't think I will ever use this stuff again and I have spent a very lot of money, or should I say wasted a whole lot of money. Just venting.
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Lynn I have also tried AS chalk paint and am not thrilled with it either. I keep redoing it and have yet to get a "nice" look. I bought a flea market dresser to try it on so no big loss except my time (and the expensive paint). So far …just eh. I do see rave reviews so I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Andrea
on Feb 20, 2014
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It is good to hear that someone else is not so taken with this paint. I too worked so long and hard on a table and did not want to give up so I am going to just spray it with a varnish and hope it will be good. I did a book case and it turned out ok but I can still see some wax marks but it will have to be good. Thank you for commenting, on to trying to finish this table, I just don't want to totally give up so we will see. You know that you can paint over the dresser with the ascp and then seal with something other than that impossible wax!
Lynn
on Feb 20, 2014
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This finish is not for me! If I want something to look old & dull I'll use what I already have on hand...LOL!
Berniece Knotts
on Feb 20, 2014
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/NOWaxChalkPaint This is the best paint on my opinion no wax needed! Check out some projects I have done with this wonderful paint. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftyMcDaniel Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyMcDaniel Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/alymcdaniel8
CraftyMcDaniel
on Feb 20, 2014
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I made my own chalk paint by mixing 1 part plaster (mixed with a bit of water) to 3 parts paint and loved it! I used Vans wax over it.
Betsy Coss
on Feb 20, 2014
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I agree, I don't care for this paint either. I don't like the way it goes on or the way is comes off. I also don't like having to wax it. I don't find the wax difficult to use, just a pain. I would rather use acrylic or latex. I can create the same look for a fraction of the cost.
Theresa
on Feb 21, 2014
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It is so frustrating after all the hard work not to mention cost to find this out. Isn't it amazing how you watch the videos and they are just putting it on with ease?
Lynn
on Feb 21, 2014
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Lesson learned just a costly one!
Lynn
on Feb 21, 2014
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I have made my own chalk paint, used ASCP and also America Paint Company paints. The AS wax on the first two pieces that I waxed (with my homemade chalk paint) turned out okay (but hard work). I just recently did a secretary to be used as husbands dresser. Used the American Paint Company paint (but didn't like the Annie Sloan wax)......decided to make my own "dark wax" using Johnson paste wax(inexpensive alternative). Melted the wax (in a jelly jar in a double boiler of water). Wax liquified & I then added some stain. Instead of waiting for it to cool in order to "rub" it on/in I just brushed it own with an inexpensive brush & then rubbed it in/off with an old piece of terry towel. Came out FABULOUS.....SMOOTH.....& waaaay easier to do!
Susann Visconti-Hendrickson
on Feb 21, 2014
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If you like the idea of chalk paint, there are several project on HomeTalk where people have made their own chalk paint. You may want to search and experiment. Based on what I have read on this forum, I would never buy AS paint. I am a penny pincher. You may also want to try http://www.theplasterpaintco.com/index.html. It's made in the US. Let's support our country.
Liliana Wells
on Feb 21, 2014
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I like milk paint.
N. Susan Hart
on Feb 21, 2014
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I used the dark wax when I refinished my dining room furniture, however I used Behr Plus latex paint. I applied the wax sparingly and wiped it off almost immediately. It gave the depth I wanted and I'm very pleased with the results. Top of table and inside of cabinet are painted with a caramel color. I did practice on a piece of scrap wood before I did the furniture.
Lorraine
on Feb 21, 2014
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I agree it cost to much and I am not sure I care for the look , it was not like I thought it would be. I am glad I am not the only one as I thought it was me
Patty
on Feb 21, 2014
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I haven't tried any of the commercially produced chalk paints but I did try a homemade version. I was not impressed so I didn't even proceed to the waxing step. On another piece of furniture, I tried Miss Mustard Seed's milk paint and wasn't really thrilled with that either. I did not have problems with brush strokes but despite lots of stirring and many coats, I could not get the color (Blue Flow) to go on evenly and consistently without lighter and darker variations in the color. However, I did like Miss Mustard Seed's clear wax though. It was very soft and creamy, and easy to work with, and surprisingly easy to buff off. I know you have invested a lot of money already in the Annie Sloan products but if it is primarily the ASCP wax you really hate, maybe try Miss Mustard Seed's wax (or depending on the piece you are doing, maybe even her Hemp Oil, which can be used in place of waxing).
Shari
on Feb 21, 2014
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I am hating the whole process and as I said very disappointed but what are you going to do? I am glad that I am not the only one who feels this way. I am going to use a latex paint and hope it works. I would rather paint walls I have much more success.
Lynn
on Feb 21, 2014
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I make my own! Its easy and cheap with great results!
Julissa Andrew Schuster
on Feb 21, 2014
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I have seen some pretty stuff others have done but I have also seen some streaky stuff that I would not accept. To each his own.
Lynn
on Feb 21, 2014
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Well, depending on the piece, chalk paint can have its benefits. For instance, I had a piece with a finish that had never cured and remained slightly tacky for years, always attracting dust and looking worse and worse as time went on. It had an almost orange peel look going on where the top layer of paint dried at a different rate than the underlayers. Anyway, the chalk paint completely cured the paint & you'd never know it had those issues. It's now pretty and easy to clean. But I do have a love hate relationship with the ASCP wax. What I love about it is how you can wax the piece and then go back and paint right over the wax with no ill effect. The paint and wax mix together making it extremely easy to correct mistakes, nicks, etc. What I hate about the wax is the gigantic quantity it seems to take to do one small piece! I mean I used so little paint on a night stand that you'd think the can was brand new...so that's quite cost effective. But the amount of wax I had to use was ridiculous and that was NOT cost effective. I want to do some tests with other waxes and see if you can get the same results. ASCP claims the two products are designed to work together specifically and I don't know if a cheaper wax would provide the same results that the ASCP wax does. But honestly, it's just too expensive to be buying cans of wax for every little project. And FYI, there are bunches of other brands of chalk paint out there & pre-made powders that can be added to your own paint. Even Home Depot now has its own brand of chalk paint which is considerably less expensive. Americana Decor Serene Chalky Finish.
Centrd
on Feb 21, 2014
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Does anybody have any experience with the Webster line of chalk paint and waxes??
Linda Warden
on Feb 25, 2014
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It does help. Thanks.
Linda Warden
on Feb 25, 2014
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I have used it once or twice. I have also seen it used inside and outside on expensive homes. It worked well.
N. Susan Hart
on Feb 26, 2014
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I have thrown in the towel and decided not to use the ASCP again! The paint is great but waxing it is a nightmare. Expensive lesson learned!
Lynn
on Mar 02, 2014
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I so agree with you. Most aggravating paint job ever. And all the money I spent.
Diane Ingram
on Dec 18, 2014
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