Love chalkpaint, but hate bleed through! What to do?
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You can spray your pieces with a clear sealer first to eliminate this issue. A sealer is NOT the same as a poly--it is a sealer. Rustoleum makes a clear sealer in a spray can.
You can use a clear sealer to eliminate this problem. A sealer is NOT the same as a poly--it is a sealer. Rustoleum makes a clear sealer in a spray can--less than 5.00--less than 3.00 on sale.
Did you prime the surface? Kilz it might be helpful.
There are numerous brands of great quality chalk paint on the market. Some you do not need to prime for nor do you even need a second coat. Google chalk paints and you can read about them.
Use a good primer paint. It seals the wood and helps the paint adhere.
You can do one of two things, Use a good quality stain blocking primer. Or get a can of either Rustoleum, or Krylon sealer. Then paint with chalk paint.
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