How to make chalk paint?
I want to use some old paint to paint a piece of furniture. But I want chalk paint. What do I add to make my paint a chalk paint?
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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
How Baking Soda Can Change the Way You Paint—in Just 5 Minutes
How to Make Your Own Chalk Paint. Recipe # 2
Make Your Own Chalk Paint Recipe
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