What is the best paint to use to make chalk paint?
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Shannon Govar Hamlett on Oct 17, 2014Try flat latex and dissolve your plaster of Paris in warm/hot water before you mix themHelpful Reply
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Lisa on Oct 17, 2014THANKS SO MUCH SHANNON! I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING BUT FLAT! I DON'T QUITE UNDERSTAND WHY COLORED SATIN, SEMI GLOSS AND GLOSS PAINTS WORK!!!! I WILL LET YOU KNOW THE OUTCOME!!!! I HAVE SPENT A SMALL FORTUNE ON WHITE PAINT SO FAR!!!!! THANKS AGAIN!!!!Helpful Reply
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Shannon Govar Hamlett on Oct 18, 2014Post pictures! I love to see other people's projects @Lisa!Helpful Reply
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