Should I use flat or latex for homemade chalk paint?
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Elaine Simmons on Mar 03, 2015Latex paint can come in many sheens. There is flat, eggshell (some people call it ("satin"))and there is also semi-gloss. So in order to do a chalk paint mix, you would need either flat or satin in a latex paint.Helpful Reply
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Chris on Mar 03, 2015I used satin paint with plaster Paris,and water. It worked great. I liked that I did not have to prime first, all I did was a light sand.Helpful Reply
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Sherrie on Mar 03, 2015I just use flat if I am making my own.Helpful Reply
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Nicky Russell on Mar 03, 2015Use a flat or matt paint. You can add non sanded grout , plaster of Paris or calcium carbonate any of these will give the finish of a chalk paint.Helpful Reply
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Brenda Vincent on Mar 07, 2015The little sample jars from Home Depot work great. They only come in flat and they're inexpensive.Helpful Reply
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Elaine Simmons on Mar 08, 2015Brenda, that is what I use..........very inexpensive. I think I heard that Ace hardware has them right now on sale for 99 cents.Helpful Reply
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Jill on Mar 10, 2015What happens if you were to use semi-gloss paint to make chalk paint?Helpful Reply
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Elaine Simmons on Mar 11, 2015That would defeat the purpose. It is a chalky look you are going for so it would not work if you desire that kind of look.Helpful Reply
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