Painting a hutch
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Heather on Mar 21, 2014I think satin surfaces look great! I used a latex flat paint on this http://blissfullychicdiy.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-new-desk.html but it still had a little shine once the poly went on. Or you could make your own chalk paint with Plaster of Paris and the paint you already have!Helpful Reply
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Madison McGahan on Mar 22, 2014To use the paint you have I always mix 1/2 cup of Plaster of Paris, 1/2 cup of water and mix well then add 1 and 1/2 cups of paint. It will give you the flat finish you want. But it will need a top coat. I always use a clear wax by minwax. It dries quickly and buffs out nicely.Helpful Reply
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Limelight Inc. on Mar 23, 2014Lightly sand the gloss surface to dull. Use bonding primer (oil based recommended). Apply 2 coats of high quality finish paint product , then protect with a clear coat like Polyacrylic (could be a satin finish).Leave to cure for about 2 weeks before putting things on it.You really want to follow these steps to assure that the paint will not peel. Remember,it is a surface that will receive a lot of wear and tear, so quality products and a bit of a gloss surface is always a plus. Less chance of failure and provides durability.Helpful Reply
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Limelight Inc. on Mar 23, 2014I'm not familiar with those techniques. Sound interesting, but I cannot speak from experience.With furniture, our concern is with long term durability, as it typically serves a function. My concern with adding plaster of paris to the paint would be in possibly compromising lack of adhesion of the product to surface. I'm sure the plaster would make the paint flat, but it chipping it off would always be a concern.Would still recommend a furniture quality clear/protectant coat with all furniture ,but I'm not familiar with a flat version, only satin and above.Helpful Reply
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Limelight Inc. on Mar 23, 2014When in doubt, always try a test area. The only way to truly find out.Helpful Reply
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