How to make chalk paint? Can you paint latex over chalk paint?
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My favorite recipe for chalk paint is with calcium carbonate powder.
To make one cup of DIY chalk paint:
You can get calcium carbonate powder at health food stores or on line.
And yes, you can paint latex paint over chalk paint.
Be careful of chalk pain. Reserve for things that you will dispose of when the trend is over or you tire of the finish. You cannot paint over.
I've used only latex when making chalk paint. I guess I've not actually painted over anything I had already chalk painted - not sure why you couldn't tho?
Maybe someone with more experience will reply on that...