Asked on Mar 08, 2018
Can chalk paint be applied over gloss enamel paint?
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we have bought an outdated china cabinet/wall unit and want to give it a country vintage look. the previous paint was enamel.
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We can’t find the color of chalk paint we want so can we use an enamel for under neath then use a chalk paint over to sand down until we get the effect we want?
That makes no sense! Get some kilz.
Hi Susan, unfortunately, I wouldn't advise putting chalk paint over enamel unless you prep and prime the surface properly. Enamel paint is usually oil-based while chalk paint is water-based and won't adhere properly.
I have a large (see pix), badly painted wardrobe that I want to chalk paint. As you can see it is a high gloss black and when I tried hand sanding parts of it just started to peel off.
I am willing to continue with hand sanding to the point where it's dulled up, giving more attention to where it has peeled to smooth out the edges.
Can I just continue with the hand sanding without taking the black paint completely off and then apply the chalk paint directly. Do I need to prime this and if so, with what???
Yes but you need a good primer in order to give the paint something to stick to. That means before applying the primer you need to sand this. Be patient and good luck!