Painting vs. leaving "au natural."
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After viewing a myriad of photos of furniture painted with chalk paint, I finally discovered tonight what bothers me the most about it. There is no depth to it, in spite of the favored technique of distressing pieces. It just comes out, to me, very flat.
I wouldn't be discouraged from using chalk paint on some furniture that might merit it, but I much prefer furniture in its natural state.
Just wanted to share.
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