I've been trying to decide whether to make chalk paint or buy it.
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Patty Reisz on Apr 02, 2014I've been pondering the very same thing. Would love to know what you decide to do.Helpful Reply
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Denise Van Hulst on Apr 03, 2014I used plaster of paris to mix my own. It was much cheaper than buying it ready made, and I could control how chalky I wanted it. The one thing I highly recommend is sifting the plaster of paris to make sure you get all of the lumps out otherwise you get a lot of gritty little balls in your mix.Helpful Reply
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Jan Remling on Apr 03, 2014Ratios? paint to plaster of Paris? What kinds of paint, satin, semi etc?Helpful Reply
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Tamir DuCharme on Apr 03, 2014Mix it in an old blender and store in glass jar with plastic wrap over the top of jar then the lid. I also use the plaster of paris mixture. You can also make your own milk paint,search you tube for tutorials and recipes of both.Helpful Reply
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Adriana on Apr 03, 2014Hello Hometalkers.....I am planning to make my own...as in here (Buenos Aires) I havent been able to find it...the " recipe" I have is...8 oz of latex paint....2 tbs plaster of Paris....2 tbs of water.....can anybody tell me....what to use to give it a touch of colour? I will paint some old set of drawers from my craft room....no high risks there : ) Thank you for any suggestions!!!!!Helpful Reply
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Lovely Home on Apr 03, 2014I just did my 1st chalk paint project today. I painted laminate kitchen cabinets using calcium carbonate powder (purchased from Amazon) mixed with latex paint and I absolutely love the results! The powder is very fine and when mixed with warm water will give you a soupy texture. Pour it into your paint and stir to mix. Believe me when I tell you I didn't measure anything! As a matter of fact, I even diluted the paint with water because the doors were removed and sprayed with a paint sprayer. I must also add that the chalk finish dries rather quick. I experimented today and it paid off!Helpful Reply
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Patricia W on Apr 03, 2014I make my own, No limit on the colors you want!!!! and sooooo easy and cost effective!Helpful Reply
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Dee on Apr 03, 2014I used joint compound that was already mixed added a little water to thin it. Added it to latex paint to a consistency like mayo. What a beautiful easy way to make chalk paint.There’s no set degree as to how much you can thin the joint compound. Much depends on the ultimate effect you want to achieve. The best answer is to just thin it a little, then experiment as you continue to mix your paint. Read more: http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-mix-paint-and-joint-compound#b#ixzz2xtBQJJgYHelpful Reply
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Dee on Apr 03, 2014PS Joint compound will give similar results as calcium carbonate when mixed with paint!! Joint compound is composed of a mineral called gypsum which is a form of calcium. So it’s basically chalk’s cousin. It’s the stuff you would use to patch a hole in your dry wall. You can get a small container of it for like $2 at Wal-Mart.The larger bucket is $5 at LowesHelpful Reply
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Winter. i love everything old world rustic. on Apr 04, 2014I'm concerned that the additives to the paint will dilute the saturAtion of color. Any ideas?Helpful Reply
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Denise Van Hulst on Apr 05, 2014Two things to know are that first and foremost making DIY chalk paint is super easy and forgiving, so don't get too hung up on the perfect recipe. What you really want to look for is how chalky you want your finished paint finish to be. Once you have established how chalky your finish will be then keep that formula and mix it consistently so you have the same finish. As for paint color, yes if you mix colored paint it will lighten it slightly. I actually used a very horrifically ugly fuchsia chalkboard paint into white chalk paint to lighten it to a roughly Pearl Pink eraser color, then painted over that with pure white chalk paint and sanded it for a distressed finish (baby crib) and it was super cute. The second thing to keep in mind is finishing off the chalk paint. It will rub off so you want to varnish or wax it. Keep in mind what the purpose is as some waxes are turpentine based and not suited for kids' furniture. I used a water based varnish. Also keep in mind some waxes will change the color, as will oil based varnish (it yellows over time) and water based varnish stays clear.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Apr 05, 2014Has anyone used chalk paint as a primer for latex paint?Helpful Reply
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