Homemade chalk paint
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Victoria on Jun 14, 2015Rent a professional paint mixer and dose the plaster of Paris carefullyHelpful Reply
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Teri Broberg on Jun 14, 2015I have never tried it, but calcium carbonate powder is popular, and doesn't have the nasty particles that can get in your lungs that are in plaster of paris or grout when you sand.Helpful Reply
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Dee on Jun 14, 2015Premixed joint compound works well, just make sure you mix it up with the paint wellHelpful Reply
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Jessica C on Jun 14, 2015Deco Art has a wonderful Chalky Finish paint, only $8.00. Available at Hobby Lobby or Michael's.Helpful Reply
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Betty Basche on Jun 14, 2015I USE AN OLD BLENDER. IT WORKS GREAT.Helpful Reply
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Betty Basche on Jun 14, 2015THANKS, DEE. I'VE USED IT BEFORE BUT NEVER MIXED. I WILL USE THIS ON MY NEXT PROJECT .Helpful Reply
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Tracey on Jun 15, 2015This is the greatest chalk paint recipe I have ever found. I got it from a blogger who has a wonderful booth in Virginia somewhere and a wonderful blog as well. The recipe is as follows: 3/4 c. Calcium Carbonate mixed with enough water to make it smooth. Add to 3 c. latex paint. Mix well. I learned the HARD way to use the NOW brand of CC and I order it from Amazon.com. I just made a batch last night. It's not my first and won't be my last! Good luck!! Oh, and her blog is Confessions of a Serial DIYer.Helpful Reply
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