chalk paint-dining table/streaks

by Cha304993

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Can someone help me out? painted my kitchen table with chalk paint but its showing too many brush streaks. to me it looks as if the paint is too thick. ive redone it 3 or 4 times. ive tried adding water and the spot i added the most water was surprisingly the best it looked. im at my wits end with this table. i havent distressed yet because the top just isnt suitable for a lighted dining room. any suggestions?

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CC on Mar 17, 2014
Chalk paint can be watered down for a smoother appearance but really is intended to show brush strokes for an old world appearance. You could give the entire top a thorough sanding which will help smooth it out. Enamel paint is a better choice if you want a super smooth finish.

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- Cha304993 on Mar 18, 2014
  i dont mind the old word appearance but this is clearly not that. im sure its me as im a new painter. its just very thick. it looks fine and blends elsewhere but for the table top i def dont want areas of thickened paint. i will def try smoothing it out more with water. ive been adding a drop or two but i noticed when my brush was very wet after cleaning that section that i painted first when the brush was very wet looked smoother. thank you for your suggestion.
  
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- Cha304993 on Mar 18, 2014
  also would enamel paint require sanding and all the prep work? im avoiding all that. im really an amateur just starting out.
  
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- Debbie Steele on Mar 18, 2014
  @Chas . I find that a good quality soft bristle brush makes paint apply better. Sand it with 1000 grit or smoother and repaint with a good brush. You can even use rough material like jeans or a t shirt to sand with.
  
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- CC on Mar 20, 2014
  @Chas Enamel paint does require sanding and priming unfortunately. Another trick to try is dipping your brush in water then into the chalk paint and that will help it spread. Just make sure you pour the paint into a dish so you don't contaminate your can. Air does cause chalk paint to thicken which may be contributing to your problem. Hope this helps.
  
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Christine Olson on Mar 17, 2014
@chas the best luck I've had w/ Chalk paint is i put it in a paint sprayer purchased for$20, then I mixed 1/4 c water to around 3 c paint. it looks more even then brush strokes.

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- Cha304993 on Mar 18, 2014
  sounds like a great idea!!!
  
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