Has anyone used Valspar Chalky Paint?
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Lynn
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I see that Valspar now sells a chalk paint, and I am wondering if anyone has tried it yet? I think I am ready to give it a try, but money is always an issue. I want to be sure if it is as good as ASCP.
10 answers
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Can you use chalk paint on fabric?
Sandy Blackburn
on Jul 01, 2015
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I have used Valspar Chalk Paint, and love it! Its a little pricey, but do love the results!
NancyL
on Jul 01, 2015
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I haven't. The reviews on it were horrible so I hated to waste money on it. You might try Heirloom Traditions or their Debi's Design Diary DIY line. It comes in 12 oz samples, pints and quarts. There are quite a few colored waxes and some metallic finishes.
Leigh Ann Azlin
on Jul 01, 2015
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The lady in the paint dept saw me struggling with the cost of this Valspar and quietly slipped me a note on making my own: Mix well 1 cup latex paint, 1/3 cup plaster of paris and 1/3 cup of water. She said she makes it all the time...haven't yet tried it myself but it may be worth it.
JESTONECIPHER
on Jul 01, 2015
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Why spend 30.00 a quart when you can make your own? The Lowe's paint dept. has the recipe and lots of advice. The DIY version works excellent and far cheaper ...especially if you peruse their "oops" paint at only 9.00 a gallon!
Dawn Villines
on Jul 01, 2015
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Walmart is selling smaller less expensive chalk paint in the craft department
Funnygirl
on Jul 01, 2015
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I have tried the Disney brand got it on the reduced shelf my daughter loved it .
Melanie Jean Stultz
on Jul 02, 2015
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I have three colors and I really like it.be careful if you want the Coe called black boot. My lowes said the color mixutee was wrong and it made blue .
Julie
on Jul 02, 2015
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Lynn, I have kid gloves, which is basically a white. I use it to create a distressed look and I add the antiquing wax over it. I also have theatre wrap which is a turquoise. My fave is woolen mittens. It's a gray but a soft gray. But I will tell you, the antiquing wax, or step 3, a little goes a LONG ways. Buy good brushes for that step. I know it's not cheap but I am not a fan of making my own and valspar is a good line. Sometimes it's worth it to just have it already made and go for it. Although compared to sherwin Williams, when I do make my own, Valspar regular paint makes the best homemade version of chalk paint. I use plaster of Paris. Hope this helps.
Julie
on Jul 03, 2015
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Good to know! I will definitely try the homemade version! NancyL
NancyL
on Jul 04, 2015
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