What happens when you mix baking soda into paint?
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You get chalk paint.
That's what I was going to say.
Chalk Paint! Mix flat latex paint, baking soda and some water together to create homemade chalk paint.
You get home made chalk paint.
If you love the soft, vintage, matte look of chalk paint but don’t love the price — $40/pint! — consider making your own. With just latex paint ($10/gallon) and baking soda (
You get an inexpensive chalk paint! Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with 3 tbls. cool water. Stir until all lumps are removed. Add it into 1 cup latex paint. Stir again to smooth consistency. Wa Lah! :)
you will make chalk paint, you can also mix cornstarch and paint= chalk paint
If you use a couple tablespoons of baking soda into your paint (about 8 oz) you will give the paint a grip that helps it stick to many surfaces.
Mix 1/2 cup baking soda and three tablespoons cold water in a small bowl. Pour one cup latex paint into a disposable container, then slowly mix the baking soda solution into the paint, stirring well. Use immediately, discard unused paint.
Adding baking soda to paint can create a textured, ceramic look and feel.