How can I make chalk paint from interior latex eggshell paint?
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Can I use the gallon of interior latex eggshell paint to make chalk paint? Or must I use flat paint?
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You do not need to use flat paint. The eggshell should work. I have mae my own chalk paint using both eggshell and satin paint. Very durable. This is my favorite recipe for homemade chalk paint: http://www.paintyourfurniture.com/homemade-chalk-paint-recipe-plaster-of-paris/
Make sure you mix well so it is not gritty. Add more paint to thin.
Some people also swear by the calcium carbonate recipehttps://sondralynathome.com/diy-chalk-paint-recipe/
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This is our recipe for chalk paint: 1/3 cup Plaster Paris, 1/3 cup cool water. Mix well. Add 1 cup latex paint. Mix well. This will cover a 6 drawer dresser one time. You need to finish with a polyurethane to protect it. Do not save left over chalk paint, it does not keep. Hope this helps, Mary
Hi Mary! I've often mixed inexpensive chalk paint with latex paint to get the colors I want. However, I've found this blogger's directions very helpful to maintain the color of the latex paint with adding one ingredient:
https://makinglemonadeblog.com/best-homemade-furniture-chalk-paint-recipe/