Plaster of paris

Sherry
by Sherry
What is the purpose of adding plaster of paris to paint when painting furniture?
  2 answers
  • Hertoolbelt Hertoolbelt on Sep 22, 2014
    I believe people do it to get the 'chalky finish' paint look.
  • Brenda Brenda on Sep 25, 2014
    it helps bind the paint to the surface so that you don't have to sand and prime. It also makes it easier to distress for the shabby chic look