Can I use Polyurethane Acrylic Enamel paint to make chalk paint?
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I want to make my own chalk paint.
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No! Use Emulsion Paint for walls.
So sorry, No that will not work chemically. Either buy chalk paint or go the route of acrylic paint (latex) and plaster of paris. If you choose chalk paint, it will need a protective coat, such as wax or a sealer because it will chip off.
If you’ve never worked with actual chalk paint, I highly recommend you buy a quart of chalk paint, Annie Sloan is a great one, and learn how it goes on comes off, sands back, etc… I’ve tried many of the chalk paint recipes the best luck I’ve had is with latex paint and any color you wish add one part joint compound to four parts paint and stir like crazy. be sure to clean and scuff sand whatever your painting unless it’s walls and then just make sure they’re clean.
No, not a good idea.
I've used latex paint with no problem.
Nope. Polyurethane will turn chunky when mixed with a true chalk paint. If the chalk paint is an actual acrylic brand, it can be done but the results aren't consist. It is best to chalk paint then either wax or put on a topcoat.