How to make chalk paint? Can you paint latex over chalk paint?

Eileen Omeara
by Eileen Omeara
  3 answers
  • Michelle McCaughtry Michelle McCaughtry on Aug 08, 2018

    My favorite recipe for chalk paint is with calcium carbonate powder.

    To make one cup of DIY chalk paint:

    1. Add one cup of paint to a container.
    2. In a separate container, dissolve 4 tbsp calcium carbonate in just enough water to dissolve the powder to a smooth consistency (like ranch dressing).
    3. Stir it into the paint.


    You can get calcium carbonate powder at health food stores or on line.

    And yes, you can paint latex paint over chalk paint.


    • Eileen Omeara Eileen Omeara on Aug 09, 2018

      Do you use latex or oil base paint? I also got a reply to not paint over chalk paint. Have you ever done that?

  • Lisa S. Lisa S. on Aug 09, 2018

    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.

    • Eileen Omeara Eileen Omeara on Aug 09, 2018

      What happens if you paint over chalk paint? Do you use latex or oil based paint to make the chalk paint?

  • Michelle McCaughtry Michelle McCaughtry on Aug 09, 2018

    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...