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I love the color! BTW, I read your funny/scary Craigslist story. lol you told it well. -
Thanks Miriam! That call was a bit of a shocker! -
ooooh, aaahhh! This color looks amazing on that dresser. Adding to my clipboard. -
Absolutely Stunning. I saw this the day it was posted and haven't forgotten how much I'm drawn to the color! -
Amazing job! Great paint job. -
I'm always amazed at how well these old ugly pieces from the seventies look painted. It totally transforms them. Great job. -
It's amazing what paint can do. I was drawn to this for the color as well. I have been trying to incorporate bits of turquoise into my home. I have a lot of family items and I'm trying to create a balance between vintage pieces and an updated look because sometimes my house looks like a "Gramma's house." Turquoise seems to update it and break up the monotone of browns and tans! I can't wait for Spring so i can get started collecting and refurbishing more furniture! Today - we need to dig ...» -
Great job! This looks like it is from the 60-80 era where so much dark ugly stuff was produced! (I have a piece I want to paint...but when???). -
Love it! I have seen a nice blue as well painted from chaulk paint. I was told (haven't had time to look) that Lowes or Home Depot don't carry it. Where do you buy the paint then? Thanks! -
The only brand of chalk paint that I have used is Annie Sloan. It is great stuff but it is not cheap. You have to get it a specialty stores or you can order it online. I would just google Annie Sloan and your city name. I usually just make my own chalkpaint. I use a cup and 1/2 of latex paint and a 1/2 cup of calcium carbonate. I get the calcium carbonate at health food stores. You want to make sure to get the powder form not the pill form. It costs around $4. Just make sure you mix the ...»
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I've never used chalk paint. What is the benefit of chalk paint versus latex in a flat finish?
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Kate, the reason I use chalkpaint is that it adheres to anything. You don't have to sand which I hate. I also am not a huge fan of poly, and when you use chalkpaint you use a wax to seal it instead of a poly.
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The color is beautiful, I am so glad to see you making over an old piece that so many would just throw away. -
What a fun color! I hear great things about chalk paint and really want to try it out! -
Thanks for showing me what aqua chalkpaint looks like, I've been contemplating it for a project because it's such a bold and fun color. Way to transform something old into something fab! -
Beautiful color!! I love the distressing, great job! -
What a great transformation! -
Gorgeous colour! This piece not only makes an amazing statement... check out all that storage! Swoon... -
Great color choice! -
Love it!! Just a gorgeous transformation:) -
I am completely on an aqua kick right now and love this dresser. Beat up and smelly. Love it! Visiting from blogtalk
