So I know I talked about the weather in my last post but OMG you guyyyyyyyyyys. My house just about blew away yesterday. I felt like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. True story. We had the most insane winds allllllllll day long and it was AWFUL. Worst wind I've ever seen. I mean, I'm
Learn more about the brilliant Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colors available for painting furniture, including seeing examples on real life painted furniture and decor.
Want a better alternative to chalk paint that is easier, faster and MUCH cheaper? In this tutorial, I share the best type of paint for wood furniture.
These 30 stunning DIY chalk painted furniture ideas include easy-to-follow tutorials and inspiring colors for gorgeous furniture makeovers.
Want a better alternative to chalk paint that is easier, faster and MUCH cheaper? In this tutorial, I share the best type of paint for wood furniture.
Want a better alternative to chalk paint that is easier, faster and MUCH cheaper? In this tutorial, I share the best type of paint for wood furniture.
This list of the top 10 best paint colors for furniture is sure to get your pieces looking their best and selling fast. If you're looking to update your furniture and give your home a fresh, new look, painting your furniture can be a cost-effective and creative solution. But with so many paint colors to
Colorways by Leslie Stocker - a fabulous colour mixing resources for ASCP furniture painters.
Chalk Paint & Furniture... Lessons Learned
Chalk paint® tips for beginners. Do you have a piece of furniture to paint that you don't want to sand? Try out these techniques for DIY success.
If you are unfamiliar with chalk paint, you probably wonder what all this hype is about. When you go to Pinterest, it seems like all you can see there are chalk paint, upcycling, and distressing projects. But that soft matte chalky finish paint can be used for just about anything. From rustic, vintage shabby chic
Dixie Belle Chalk Paint Furniture Makeovers
Is painted furniture in style for 2024? The answer isn't a simple yes or no. Some painted furniture trends have passed, while others are going strong.
I was feeling adventurous and tried a new layering technique that involves painting various Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colors using a brush, a spray water bottle, and some black wax. I should warn you, it gets a whole lot ugly before it starts looking good...
Find out the 3 reasons why I don't use chalk paint to paint furniture anymore and have decided to replace it with more durable products.
Make your own DIY Chalk paint recipe using plaster of Paris and latex paint. Get the best practices on how to mix. by DeDe Bailey
While looking for inspiration for my upcycling project, I’ve come across many excellent examples of chalk paint furniture makeover ideas. Looking at these beautiful pieces helped me to come up with the way I wanted to approach my upcoming project. I’ve decided to share what I’ve found with you to get your creative fluids going
To say chalk paint is a popular choice for DIY furniture painting is a huge understatement. When we first started out refinishing furniture we also jumped on the bandwagon. No prep! Easy to use! Sticks to every surface! We were sold. Unfortunately, several projects later, we’ve found chalk paint over promised and under delivered. So before you decide to try it out, here are our 5 reasons not to use chalk paint: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. 1 – Chalk paint is not less work Chalk paint has great adhesion. This is
Craigslist furniture is transformed into a beautiful Blue Painted Buffet with just a little bit of furniture paint! Learn how to distress furniture and see stunning furniture makeovers painted in blue chalk paint colors!
Learn more about the brilliant Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colors available for painting furniture, including seeing examples on real life painted furniture and decor.
Yep, you read that right, this formal french piece started out as an epic furniture fail. So what better to do than share my failure with the whole world, lol. My vision for this piece was a formal French salon, ornate vintage-looking details, that really played up those curves. * This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase I could make a commission at no charge to you. Please read my disclosure and my privacy policy here. The look I ended up with wasn’t what I originally envisioned b
Try these easy steps to transform your furniture with chalk paint.
You can put chalk paint on just about anything to create a cool, writable surface in an unique place. Check out these 21 smart chalk paint furniture ideas
Follow this great guide to chalk painting furniture! Learn how to chalk paint furniture, perfectly laid out for beginners.
Colorways by Leslie Stocker - a fabulous colour mixing resources for ASCP furniture painters.
Chalk paint is supposed to be easy, but what about when it's not? Learn how to fix chalk paint problems and how to avoid them to begin with.
Easy And Quick Furniture Painting Techniques For Layering Chalk Paint® On Furniture. Come see my favorite turquoise chalk paint colors in action while I chalk paint furniture. Layering two colors of chalk paint is so easy to do! Discover some of the BEST chalk paint colors and chalk paint techniques for painting furniture!
How to Blend & Layer Paint for Amazing Results on your painted furniture projects. Layered painting techniques are truly one of a kind.
Need some new home decor and furniture ideas you can make yourself? Perhaps you have seen the popular trend for chalk paint furniture in designer stores, or you have seen some fabulous DIYs done with chalk paint. Chalk paint is one of my absolute products to use for furniture makeovers, as it is so forgiving
It’s taken a while, but it seems there is finally some competition in the readily available chalk paint category. We wanted to know what, if any, the differences are. We compared Annie Sloan (ASCP), Rustoleum and Behr chalk paints and the results might surprise you! This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure Policy for more details. Chalk paint was created by Annie Sloan in the 90s. At that time there were really no other paints that created that ultra matte, chalky look. As the look caught on, more companies came to the table. Rustoleum came out with their
Chalk paint is super trendy (still!) because it quickly gives your surface an aged, matte look that is easily distressed. But, oh boy, can it get super pricey!…
Simple chalk paint recipe to make your own chalk style paint at home. Along with an easy solution to mixing paint with no hassle
Want a better alternative to chalk paint that is easier, faster and MUCH cheaper? In this tutorial, I share the best type of paint for wood furniture.
Learn how to make chalk paint with the easiest and best homemade DIY chalk paint recipe using plaster of pairs.
Chalk painting furniture ideas for the beginner furniture painter. I will show you easy beginner tips for your start with furniture painting.
I decided to save a few dollars and try Valspar Chalk Paint. Since I'd been using Annie Sloan for years I wanted to see if Valspar was as good as the leading chalk paint.
Opposites on the color wheel (Blue and Orange) not only attract but are stunning when paired together. This old pine pie safe, notice the vents for cooling, is a perfect example. Mix and layer a little Emperor's Silk with Barcelona Orange over Greek Blue. Old White lightens each of the colors and is dabbed on for texture and highlights. Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ makes this an incredibly easy technique for a vintage, distressed style. I like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for my craft and furniture projects, but for walls nothing compares to Pure & Original Fresco Lime Paint. I love the natural variations of shades and tones the lime creates within one paint color. You have to see how gorgeous it is! Checkout my most recent interior design make overs with Fresco. It can be purchased online at www.502paint.com P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!
DIY How to Paint Furniture. Distressing . Annie Sloan Chalk Paint . Distressed Blues. by The Decorated House. Donna Courtney
Want a better alternative to chalk paint that is easier, faster and MUCH cheaper? In this tutorial, I share the best type of paint for wood furniture.
When it comes to antiquing your chalk painted furniture, what's the difference between glaze vs wax. Here's a breakdown of each so you can decide which is right for you.
Is painted furniture in style for 2024? The answer isn't a simple yes or no. Some painted furniture trends have passed, while others are going strong.
How to Apply Wax to Chalk Paint
How to Blend & Layer Paint for Amazing Results on your painted furniture projects. Layered painting techniques are truly one of a kind.
Secretary Desk Makeover w/ Duck Egg Blue & 3 Different Colored Waxes for depth and dimension! (Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan)
