Can chalk paint be used like a whitewash?
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Teresa Cole
I have an oak entertainment center that is 10 years old just wondering if it can be whitewashed.
3 answers
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Yes, dilute with water.
Judy Parkey
on Mar 30, 2014
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You can use any paint as a whitewash by diluting it with water
Roxy Martin
on Mar 30, 2014
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Yes, there are two ways that I've done. Each you can do with just one color or different shades of the same color to give a more aged look to your item. 1. As others say, dilute it with water. Depending on whether it's homemade or namebrand chalkpaint you may still want to sand a bit. This method tends to have more of a brush stroke effect. 2. Paint on the chalk paint in no more than 3 sq ft sections. Wait approx 5 minutes, then gently go over it with a clean wet rag. This gives a smooth wash appearance and shows less of a brush stroke effect.
Found & Fancied Goods
on Mar 30, 2014
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