How can I make chalk paint?
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I have tried a lot of chalk paint recipes over the years and this is the one I like best. I've used this recipe on kitchen cabinets, metal, upholstery fabric, and fine wood furniture, and never had any issues.
1 cup of latex paint---avoid high gloss/high sheen paint
4 tablespoons of Calcium Carbonate (Inexpensive. I order it online, check Amazon --- https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Organic-Ingredients-Multi-Purpose-Preservative/dp/B07HHJQB4K/ref=sr_1_32_sspa?crid=VLW4CBV9DZ3S&keywords=calcium+carbonate+powder&qid=1566261657&s=hpc&sprefix=calcium+carbonate%2Chpc%2C161&sr=1-32-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTTc0T0FCQzlWNkJGJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjYyNjA2MlBWRDRTNTRBQ0JZViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDM2NzMwM0YwSERTSEhORzRENCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2J0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU
or try your local Health Food store.
A few drops of water as/if needed for thinning
Mix ingredients until smooth---I use a wire whisk.
This DIY paint mixes well without the constant stirring and lumps encountered with other recipes, it does not dry out quickly as long as it is stored it in an air-tight container. It also sands easily to a silk-like finish and easy distressing. I generally use Minwax Polycrylic as a protective finish.
Good luck painting!
Chalk Paint Recipe:
1 cup latex paint
1/3 cup Plaster of Paris
1/3 cup water
Finish with either Wax or Matte Water Based Polyurethane
I used a gallon of Kitchen & Bath semi-gloss latex paint and added 1/2 c of baking soda on my neighbors old wood paneling.... came out great.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/make-your-own-chalk-paint-recipe-37878819
Make Your Own Chalk Paint Recipe
Here is the complete tutorial on painting with chalk paint and recipe for it. https://bushraslifestyle.com/how-to-chalk-paint-furniture-plus-chalk-paint-recipe
Hope it helps!
Bushra