What are the benefits of chalk paint?
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Val Frania {Love My DIY Home} on Jan 19, 2016I have fallen in love with chalk paint! It covers very well, has a nice flat finish but is very durable. You can mix your own to save money too. The thing I like the most is I don't have to prep or prime first. I have a comparison chart of 4 chalky paint recipes you can make yourself: http://lovemydiyhome.com/homemade-chalky-paint-recipes/1 marked as helpful Reply
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Chris aka monkey on Jan 19, 2016i love the no prep part also, and it sticks to everything very well, it can be waxed or covered in poly and it is easy to make your own, i do still use paint depending on what the project is i am not a fan of stain though, my beleif is you use what ever makes you comfortable to use xxHelpful Reply
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Lowoodley on Jan 19, 2016I just did my vanity in Paris grey chalk paint. Very matte finish. Then used a regular wax then the dark wax. Have to be honest, wish I would have found a semi-gloss furniture paint instead. I really wanted the contemporary look. Don't feel like the chalk paint did that for me.Helpful Reply
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346448 on Jan 20, 2016Hi Barbara! I'm pretty much repeating what everyone else has said. I started using it 2 years ago and absolutely love it. No prep, no sanding, no stripping, it covers any surface, is very durable and I love that paint strokes are a GOOD thing for achieving an antique look with chalk paint. I still use stain and latex paint for other projects but most of my furniture is chalk painted. Painted furniture is just really big right now. Give it another 5-10 years and it will be something else. :-) I hope that helped!Helpful Reply
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