How do I chalk paint metal?
How do I chalk paint metal
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First I would start with a primer like kilz or even a rustoleum paint made for metal, then you can paint it as you would normally use chalk paint. I would recommend at least two coats for even coverage. Share pictures after! :)
Hi Imelda, you can check this out. https://www.thepurplepaintedlady.com/2016/05/8412/
Prep is always the key to painting "the shinier the finish the more sanding" you need to wire brush/ sand off any rust; then metal primer(spray if the surface is not smooth) then paint;if outdoors piece needs to be sealed with sealer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnMTAh2c0e0 on line info.---So if you are chalk painting on a metal desk or on metal outdoor furniture I would water down the paint. The ratio will be 1 cup of chalk paint to a 1/4 cup of water. You will apply it just the same as you would if you didn’t water down the paint.Some tips on painting on metal:
-Don’t use a brush, unless you want brush strokes. I ended up using a foam craft brush and sort of blotted all over the piece.
-The metal seemed to absorb more of the paint than I feel wood normally does. Again, it didn’t require much paint so I had no issue going over it 2-3 times.
-The paint dries very very quickly, so this is a very fast makeover project.
-Once it has cured, it’s pretty hard to peel the paint off. I tried, because I wanted to know if it was a good way to paint metal. I tried to peel it off with my finger nail, but the paint didn’t budge. I did let it cure 2 weeks before testing. bunch of videos for you https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DIY+painting+metal+with+chalk+paint
Chalk paint! Annie Sloan and Jolie will both adhere to metal with no prep work. :)
Here is a link to to how to use chalk paint. :)
https://letspaintfurniture.com/how-to-chalk-paint-a-chest-of-drawers/
Hi Imelda! I can tell you how to paint metal with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint :)
It is super easy to paint with Dixie Belle.
Step one: Clean with White Lightning
Step two: Apply two coats of Slick Stick for extra adhesion
Step three: Paint one to two coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint
Step four (optional): Use any of our clear coats or waxes for extra protection or a different style finish
No sanding required!
This tutorial is for a door but the same concept can be applied to other metal pieces https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn0n1BjTtoc
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I’ve chalk painted right over metal lamp bases, doing nothing other than cleaning them well first, and they’re a few years old now and look great. I’d use a high quality chalk paint like those mentioned here’ already, I used Annie Sloan. Works really well.
Here are my examples-
https://www.justalittlecreativity.com/2014/01/simplest-lamp-makeover-ever-using-chalk.html
Amd another one is in here- https://www.justalittlecreativity.com/2018/11/farmhouse-style-on-a-budget.html