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CHALK PAINT RECIPE PLASTER OF PARIS HOW TO

I don’t have a fancy phone so could you please supply the source you found? I have some unsanded grout I used cause that’s all I had when I wanted to make some chalk paint,(we live out a few miles from a store I could buy things like that from). I too went on the hunt for the calcium carbonate with no luck. What do you think?! We know there's something sitting around your house that could use a fresh new look, we say change it up! 🙂īe sure to stop by Find it, Make it, Love it.Think it’s unanimous you’re trying out all 3 recipes is a winner that has helped all of us to save time and money. In just a few hours a piece of furniture can be totally changed! It is easy to apply, and it holds up perfectly! Our favorite is Minwax Paste Finishing Wax., which is also found here.

For the charming distressed look, sand along all the edges with sandpaper, letting the dark wood underneath peak through.

Once you're done painting, carefully pull off the tape.

Perfect lines are a big deal on a project like this! This will prevent the brush from pushing paint under the tapes edge. When painting with stencils, whether it's an actual stencil or just painters tape, be sure to paint from the edge of the tape inward. With a box cutter and a ruler , we trimmed lightly trimmed any tape hanging over. Keeping it simple and hoping it would look how we wanted! 😉 We used a ruler as a spacer for the remaining lines. This gave us a guideline for the rest of the design. Then used a ruler and pencil to lightly draw lines from corner to corner. We taped around the outer edge with painter's tape to start our design. With such a cool hexagon top, we wanted to do a little something special. See how good it looks after a few more coats? ) We painted 4 coats on this table.

It can be re-coated after about 10 minutes. 🙂Īs we mentioned, the paint dries super fast. Don't panic! The first coat of chalk paint never looks good! Just keep going. We took this picture after the first coat.A foam brush works best, then just start painting.Mix the two together with the whisk VERY well! This is the trick to perfect homemade chalk paint!.Pour the water and the Plaster of Paris into the bowl.So for under $10 you're on your way to a fabulous furniture update! Here's a couple helpful tips: if you're painting a small piece, just buy the sample size of paint from The Home Depot for about $3-it is exactly one cup! Plaster of Paris can be found at Walmart for around $5 a box, and a box will last a long time. Now for the DIY money saving chalk paint recipe: Also check out some of our other thrift store furniture transformations HERE, HERE, and HERE.)īefore starting, wipe down the furniture using a de-greasing cleanser if necessary. Thrift stores and Yard Sales are also great ways to score some fabulous pieces! (Check out Jordan's Yard Sale tips HERE, and HERE. This is a table Steffany snagged from her Grandma, it was headed to the dump if you can believe it! We fell in love with it's geometric top and curvy legs–gorgeous! We have decided Grandma furniture is a perfect way to acquire beautiful furniture to give new life to. Let's dive right in with the BEFORE and AFTER reveal picture:

If you're following along with Jordan's 30 Days of Positive Change Challenge, we've got you covered for at least 3 of the challenges! Ready!? It's true, no sanding required! As long as the furniture does not have a heavy lacquer finish, this paint will stick! We have painted dressers, tables, nightstands and even a piano with no sanding! Much less expensive than the name brand.

CHALK PAINT RECIPE PLASTER OF PARIS HOW TO

We think one of the most fun ways to mix things up in our homes is to change furniture! We are here to show how to easily transform a piece for CHEAP…by making your own DIY Chalk Paint! Let's chat real quick about the perks of DIY chalk paint:

Hi! It's Melanie again from Find it, Make it, Love it! Steffany and I have been so excited about Jordan's “ Focus on Change” theme for this month.

Since I'm enjoying myself way too much, I've asked our DIY and Crafting contributors from Find it Make it Love it to show us how to make our own DIY Chalk Paint! Trust me, it's worth the read. I've run away and am back home in Oregon for a few days, enjoying much needed time with my family.