How do I chalk paint an item?
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The same way you would paint anything.
Dianne: Hopefully some of these videos will be helpful to you! HAVE FUN!
https://www.anniesloan.com/techniques
Dianne, I've never used chalk paint either, so I'd have to look at a good video. This one looks like a winner! Good luck!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dca5ymyrXI4
Chalk paint is pretty easy to use. Clean your furniture first. I like vinegar and water or simple green for really gross furniture. Make sure you wash off the soap with water. Let it dry. If you're going from dark to white OR it's a table top, prime it first. White requires more prep.
Paint it on. You need 2-3 coats, letting them dry between.
You don't have to do wax. Polycrylic is my favorite top coat. Paint on a few coats, letting them dry between.
Hi Dianne! I can tell you how to paint with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint! :)
It is super easy to paint with Dixie Belle:
Step one: Clean with White Lightning
Step two: If the surface is slippery, apply two coats of Slick Stick. If you are concerned about bleed through, such as with a dark wood, apply two coats of BOSS instead
Step three: Paint one to two coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint
Step four: Use Gator Hide for a water-repellent finish
Our blog is full of great ideas for using Chalk Mineral Paint on different projects! https://dixiebellepaint.com/blog/dixiebellepaint/
If you ever need help or have any questions you can feel free to call us at 813-909-1962 during business hours. We have a full staff here eager to help you!
We have an awesome group on FB that gives you all kinds of help if you are interested. click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsWhoLikeDixieBellePaint/
Here is a great post for beginners on how to chalk paint furniture. https://www.arayofsunlight.com/2018/11/how-to-paint-furniture.html