How to make chalk paint?

You can use equal parts plaster of paris and water to make a paste. Then mix that with regular latex paint. If it's too thick, add more water and mix well. I love DIY chalk paint. The coverage is excellent.

Here is the recipe we use: 1/3 cup Plaster of Paris, 1/3 cup cool water and mix well. Add 1 cup latex paint and mix thoroughly. This will cover a 6 drawer dresser one time. Do not save left over chalk paint as it does not keep. Hope this helps Denise!

My Tried and true recipe for chalk paint is . 1 cup paint. 4 tablespoons calcium carbonate. 1 tablespoon talcum powder. (pure talcum powder) if it seems to thick you can add 1tbl spoon water at a time. I use an immersion blender to blend my paint in order to get it smooth.

I have tried tons of recipes and this is the one that I personally prefer for my furniture projects. Once you make your own you will never purchase that expensive boutique paint again!

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/how-baking-soda-can-change-the-way-you-paint-in-just-5-minutes-30024176

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/how-to-make-your-own-chalk-paint-recipe-2-4059185

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/make-your-own-chalk-paint-recipe-37878819

This video shows how to make a DIY chalk paint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y81hXUBX12w

This is another video on how to make chalk paint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1u0ITXySzI