The easiest formula I found is 1/3 cup of baking soda in 1 cup latex paint. It needs to be stirred a good bit for all the soda to dissolve, so it won't be grainy. Just take your time and stir patiently. It is the easiest and cheapest and will look just like store bought chalk paint. This is the one I use now.
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Hi Linda,
Here's an article you might find helpful.
https://salvagedinspirations.com/best-homemade-chalk-paint-recipes/
The easiest formula I found is 1/3 cup of baking soda in 1 cup latex paint. It needs to be stirred a good bit for all the soda to dissolve, so it won't be grainy. Just take your time and stir patiently. It is the easiest and cheapest and will look just like store bought chalk paint. This is the one I use now.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/home-office/furniture/make-your-own-furniture-chalk-paint-28908700
Make Your Own Furniture Chalk Paint.
Mix 1/3 cup of Plaster of Paris and 1/3 cup of cool water; stir until completely smooth. Mix that with 1 cup of latex paint! You can read more about it here. https://www.lowes.com/n/how-to/diy-chalk-finish-paint
These Chalk paint recipe from Hometalk might be helpful
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/how-baking-soda-can-change-the-way-you-paint-in-just-5-minutes-30024176?expand_all_questions=1
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