How do I mix paint?

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I am painting my kitchen. I painted the cabinets yellow and I have a lot of paint leftover. It's semi-gloss and looks beautiful! I want to paint the walls a lighter yellow. I'd like to use the left over semi-gloss, but I don't want shiny walls. Can I mix chalk paint with the semi-gloss to come up with what I'm looking for?

Kelli L. Milligan · Answer

It would be better to buy a gallon of flat white paint, pour out about a fourth then mix in your yellow.  Make sure that is enough cause you'll never match it again.

Gk · Answer

Maybe you could get a quart of flat paint to mix with the semi gloss. It should give you an eggshell finish. Chalk paint does need to have a topcoat over it to protect it from getting scratched-wax or poly. I doubt you want to wax or poly your walls!

Sharon · Answer

I would get a quart or gallon of white semi-gloss, mix to the shade you like, then add 1/2c of baking soda to make your own chalk paint.... it will tone down the shine.

Kathy Gunter Law · Answer

I would mix flat white paint. Chalk paint doesn't really hold up well in a kitchen setting IMHO.

Lynn Goins · Answer

Thank you everyone, for all the suggestions. I think I'll play it safe and buy a quart of white flat latex paint. Cross your fingers for me!

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