Why You Should Use a Chalk Paint Brush

I had been looking for a good dark green paint for a while and I finally found something I loved!

I found this dresser on Facebook marketplace for $40. I removed the knobs and sanded it down lightly with 220 grit sandpaper just to remove the gloss. As I was sanding I started to notice a red residue/stain that was commonly used on antique pieces for some reason. I rest assured that it would not bleed through my paint because I bought dixie bell boss paint.

Boss paint has no bleed through, some of them can cover odors, and it goes on smooth as butter. I recommend this paint 100%!

To apply the paint I simply dipped the tip of my chalk paint brush in the paint jar and started brushing it on. My rookie mistake was that I did not shake and rake my brush before using it so a couple bristles came out onto the dresser. However, the brush did its job well. The paint brushed on evenly, easily, and without streaks. The first layer almost completely covered it. I applied one last coat for the richness of the color. Make sure to clean your chalk paint brush with warm water and sometimes you may need to use soap. If taken care of these brushes can last a very long while.

After the paint dried I applied a coat of clear matte polyurethane to protect the paint from scratches.

I purchased the handles from amazon. I bought the 10 pack because I needed 6 handles. If you only need 4 or 5 you can purchase smaller package. I get almost all my hardware from amazon. They have a big variety and are budget friendly. The handles were pretty easy to attach. I did have to drill new holes. How I did that was by measuring a few inches from the outside of the drawer and placed my handle on the drawer. Then I drew half circles around where I wanted the screws to land. I drilled the holes and screwed in the handles and walla!