Making homemade chalk paint
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Janet Pizaro on Mar 11, 2016See if you like any of these chalk paint recipes. www.salvagedinspirations.com/best-hamemadHelpful Reply
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Christa Sabin on Mar 11, 2016Currently I am using 1T of Plaster of Paris, 1T of Calcium Carbonate and 8 oz of flat paint and 1T of water. You can double it if you have 16 oz of paint. I found the recipe from this website. http://inmyownstyle.com/2013/02/diy-chalk-paint-review-update.html She has a lot of great info.Helpful Reply
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Savanna on Mar 11, 2016Here are some websites i found- http://salvagedinspirations.com/best-homemade-chalk-paint-recipes/ http://howtodistressfurniture.net/how-to-make-chalk-paint-2 https://www.pinterest.com/explore/chalk-paint-recipes/ http://www.isavea2z.com/homemade-chalk-paint/ hope one of these shall helpHelpful Reply
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Christa Sabin on Mar 11, 2016I buy the sample size paints from Home Depot. You can find them for $2-4 for 8 oz. A lot of colors ship for free. It's a great way to test out the paint and 8oz does do a decent sized project.Helpful Reply
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Savanna on Mar 11, 2016also sometimes thats just how it is supposed to look so don't be madHelpful Reply
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Val Frania {Love My DIY Home} on Mar 11, 2016Here are 4 recipes as a download - I like the one that uses baking soda: http://lovemydiyhome.com/homemade-chalky-paint-recipes/Helpful Reply
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Luv2327941 on Mar 12, 2016My favorite recipe uses calcium carbonate. But I always allow the calcium carbonate to soak in a bit of distilled water overnight. Stir in enough water to make a smooth liquid paste, let it soak overnight so the calcium carbonate can absorb the water, and stir in flat latex paint the next morning. I don't know whether it matters, but I only use Sherwin Williams flat paint.Helpful Reply
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Elaine on Mar 12, 2016Yes - I agree with the Calcium Carbonate replies (above) and reading Salvaged Inspirations' excellent research/blog! I've read one warning on some other site and that is to just make sure your choice of paint does NOT have a Primer built in the product. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Diane Slater on Mar 12, 2016Check on Pinterest! That's where I got my recipe. Very simple Just paint, plaster of Paris and hot water. I put the leftover in an airtight container to use again, just mixing well before use. Good Luck!!!! I Love It!!!Helpful Reply
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Teresa on Mar 14, 2016I ground up tums a hole container about a 1.50 at big box store. Then added 3 tablespoons of boiling hot water to make a past just to make sure it was very fine and smooth then added it to a full quart of paint and shake it up a lot! It works well and looks fantastic. Better than any plaster I tried it it flakes off after time the tums worked so well and it has lasted for 2 years without a problem. I used the mint kind so it smelled like mint for as long as it took to dry then there is no smell. I also colored my own wax I got furniture wax at home improvement store and added 3 spoon full to a plastic dish and then added about 1 inch of oil paint in a dark brown the cheep kind or school painting. It works well too!Helpful Reply
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Teresa on Mar 14, 2016Wow That sounds great Thanks so much!Helpful Reply
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Heather58 on Mar 23, 2016What is tums please?Helpful Reply
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Teresa on Mar 24, 2016"tums" is a chewable antacid tablet, generally flavored . They say it's basically the same thing as the calcium carbonate used in DIY chalk paint recipes.Helpful Reply
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Handan & Greg @ The Navage Patch on Apr 01, 2016Hello Teresa, I use latex paint, real chalk (calcium carbonate) and talc to make mine. Talc is the key additive that enhances bonding, and gives the finish that velvety feel you want to achieve. Talc also works as anti-cracking agent in paints, therefore while it helps my homemade chalk paint dry faster I don't get any cracks and I have no issues with brush strokes because it in a way self levels the paint. If you want to try my recipe please visit: http://thenavagepatch.com/homemade-chalk-type-paint-recipe/ Good luck on your projects! -HandanHelpful Reply
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