Chalk Paint, Milk Paint And Other Distressing News
I finally had to see what all the hoopla was about with some of these different paints I've seen on other people's blogs. So I've done a non-scientific comparison of a chalk paint and a milk paint and found that I think I prefer to use a chalk paint. Mainly because I am a control freak and the randomness of how and where the milk paint distressed itself was distressing to me.
Seriously though, you can't go wrong with either paint. It all comes down to whether you need to control every aspect of your painting (and life) or not.
Seriously though, you can't go wrong with either paint. It all comes down to whether you need to control every aspect of your painting (and life) or not.
AFTER photo of the cabinet door painted in American Paint Company's clay/chalk/mineral based paint (Nana's Cupboard color)
BEFORE photo of the cabinet door
Close up of the distressing (done with only a wet rag!!!)
AFTER photo of the toolbox painted with Miss Mustard Seed's milk paint (Kitchen Scale color)
BEFORE photo of the toolbox
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Can u tell me where to purchase chalk paint near Atlanta, GA?
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Some articles say that one doesn't have to sand wood prior to using chalk paint. Sure would make it easier... What do you think?
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@Gretchen Fulop Darnell Yes, you generally don't have to sand before using chalk paint. That's one of the benefits of using it over latex paint.
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