Asked on Mar 25, 2015
Applying chalk paint to new piece of unfinished furniture
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Denise
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Do you have to prime a new piece of unfinished furniture before using chalk paint on it? Have not yet tried chalk paint and am a fan of how this is applied. Thanks for all the help!
4 answers
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Hi. No, the chalk paint's use if so great because you don't have to prime or sand beforehand!
Kate
on Mar 25, 2015
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If you are using Annie Sloane or CC Caldwell, no, you do not have to sand or prime. Just paint away!
Christine
on Mar 25, 2015
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No, just make sure the piece is clean and then you are good to go! Good luck!
Kristi Wright
on Mar 25, 2015
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You don't have to prime, HOWEVER, if the piece has wood grain that you don't want to see through the paint, I recommend priming it with Kilz. Otherwise, you may end up applying the chalk paint multiple times at a cost greater than primer, and the grain may still show through after numerous coats. And if the grain has a "texture" to it that you also don't want to see, regardless of color, sanding might help that too.
Polly Royster
on Mar 26, 2015
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