What kind of paint will keep from scratching off?

Judy
by Judy



  5 answers
  • Debi53 Debi53 on Feb 17, 2019

    It's not about the paint, it is the prep. Your paint is coming off because it is not adhering to your piece. You need to completely sand the paint and primer off of your piece. Then use liquid sandpaper to make your surface tacky and use a bonding primer. You can then use any type of paint and it should not scratch off.

  • Robyn Garner Robyn Garner on Feb 17, 2019

    Do great prep work and then seal your piece with poly.

  • Lynn Sorrell Lynn Sorrell on Feb 17, 2019

    The shinier the surface the more prep needs done before painting.

  • Natalie Natalie on Feb 18, 2019

    I totally agree with the other answers. It's all in the prep work before painting.

    If your piece is super shiny and smooth (laminate, formica, plastic..) then you have to scuff sand and use a bonding primer (KILZ, BIN Shellac based primer) to get the paint to stick. Then it's best to go over the paint with waterbased poly (I really like varathane) to seal the paint.

  • Hi Judy! Chalk Mineral Paint is very durable and won't scratch off. It's also important to properly clean your piece before painting so there is better adhesion.


    I can tell you how to paint with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint :)

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    Step one: Clean with White Lightning

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    No sanding required!

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