To chalk paint or not to chalk paint?

Judy McConnell
by Judy McConnell
I have few pieces of furniture I plan on redoing. So far I really like chalk paint look. I haven't tried it yet. Reading lots of PROS & CONS. esp with finishing pieces with wax. Please share your experiences or recommendations
JUDY
  5 answers
  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Apr 06, 2017

    Yes yes yes!!! I love using chalkpaint!! Its so easy to use and comes out lovely!!!! I'm excited to see how yours come out!

  • Shoshana Shoshana on Apr 06, 2017

    Chalk paint is just one of those really easy, no hassle paints (personal opinion ) and especially for amateur painters (like myself), I think it's a great place to start. Plus it looks great!

  • Gail Gail on Apr 06, 2017

    I have painted my kitchen cabinets and 3 bathroom vanities with chalk paint and white wax... we love the results. so easy and holds up well! Many colors and effects with different waxes... dark, clear, or white! We get loads of compliments... doesn't look like a desperate paint job.

  • I have also tried Fusion Mineral paint that has a look similar to chalk paint and covers just about every thing.

  • C C on Apr 06, 2017

    i have chalk painted a few pieces and really enjoyed the process. I even did a stencil on the top of an old little table. I stopped there because I am afraid it is one of those trendy things that are cool for right now, but what about the future....like oak cabinetry. This is just my personal opinion, of course.

    • 2dogal 2dogal on Apr 09, 2017

      Yes, I agree. I like the look, although it's getting overused. Remember turquoise and silver jewelry? And it has saved some old furniture.


      But - it is a fad and some old, good wood furniture has been lost due to the fad.


      I'd try to save the piece and re-stain, maybe add new knobs. If, and only if, it can't be saved, then paint. But maybe that's to hard and takes too long for some of people.