Hi Karen. I used chalk paint on a desk that was press board. All I did was wipe it down good with mineral spirits to clean it. Then I put a few coats of the chalk paint on. I used Rustoleum brand that I found at a local hardware store. Last I put a clear coat protective spray on that was also for the Rustoleum chalk paint. It is holding up and well and looks great!
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ...
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Hi Karen. I used chalk paint on a desk that was press board. All I did was wipe it down good with mineral spirits to clean it. Then I put a few coats of the chalk paint on. I used Rustoleum brand that I found at a local hardware store. Last I put a clear coat protective spray on that was also for the Rustoleum chalk paint. It is holding up and well and looks great!
Karen: Chalk paint will go on most anything! It's amazing! Check out the video tutorials on this website:
https://www.anniesloan.com
I like to mix 1 part latex paint, 1 part plasters of paris, and 1 part calcium carbonate.
Chalk paint is so easy to use and requires little prep. Here are my chalk paint tips: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/chalk-paint-tips
Always sand first then apply a special varnish on top then when dry paint over