Why oh why is my chalk paint still chipping?

Brenda,

Are you sanding lightly between coats? If you are not, this may be the issue.

Brenda, I found this link that breaks down each step for you.

http://www.thegracehouseinteriors.com/blog/2016/5/13/chalk-painting-tips-for-beginners

Remember this?

Hi there. This is absolutely beautiful! I only rent a townhouse and have very limited space in the front. Do I need to glue the blocks together if just setting up in front? Also, what type of paint did you use as love the tropical blue. Just need to know what kind it is. Thanks. And Happy Easter.

• After I wrote this reply I realized you had asked your question 3 years ago! So I followed the link to you and reposted my answer here. By now you have probably finished your project LOL. I sure hope this helps, maybe now maybe in the future. Hope you had a great Easter. Loretta Champagne-Alaska
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• No , you can stack them and the soil will stabilize them. Just make sure they are level . I use cinder blocks for all kinds of fun things.
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• Brenda Lahey, Warning my friend, I get chatty! I reread all the above, all Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team said was Tropical blue. If you want to go match - match, I would print a photo from here of the Cinder blocks or you could take a photo? Then take that to the paint store to match up. As an artist its difficult at times to go by said names as there are so many variations of every color. Yes, even Black and White! LOL. I have a real Passion for a Sea Foam Green I stumbled across many years ago and haven't found it again. They are all so different & not even close. With all the different mediums out there it makes it even more of a challenge. Closest I have found is when I sit to paint and create the color for myself. Many trials and errors later, VIOLA! Making enough for the current project is the main problem LOL. Since it wont last forever, I have to re create it every time I need it. When my daughter and I painted a Tuscany wall In my entry way I needed a specific color of Sunset Orange and couldn't find it. So we began our experimental phase, finally had a sample to take to the paint store. It turned out beautiful. I have had so many compliments. Even my husband who was out of town at the time was floored and in awe that we made the color. I believe the color range you need is in the Mediterranean pallet. Start with Looking at Italian dishes, upholstery fabrics, pottery etc. online, many colors to wet your appetite! Good luck to you, and may the world of Blue's be with you! If all these ideas seem to be a pain (Though I had a lot of fun creating my very OWN color, LOL) you could try contacting Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team by clicking link in their names, maybe they know?

Hello,

Chalk paint was never right for use on countertop! Rub down and start again .