Chalk Painting Furniture Steps

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Chalk painting furniture steps.

If you aren t familiar with my blog you may not know one simple truth. Otherwise if you rub too hard on it you can expect chalk paint dust particles to scatter all over your furniture. I have also added a video look for that at the bottom. To prepare your furniture first remove any handles and other hardware and wipe the surface with a damp cloth.

My product preferences have evolved a bit since this was written so i have updated this post to reflect those changes. Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. Stir chalk paint thoroughly and begin painting your. Today i m sharing how i paint a piece of furniture using chalk paint from start to finish.

Clean off your furniture. If your chalk paint looks streaky or the waxing seems difficult find out how to remedy these to get amazing results with chalk paint. From the painting process to the waxing process all the steps to chalk painting are here. With a clean dry cloth dust off furniture.

Then fill in any cracks with filler and sand the. You can just dive right in. I m not a painter. Preparing the surface 1.

Decorating your furniture with chalk paint is convenient and doesn t require priming or stripping. One for waxing and one for painting paint and wax brushes. This easy chalk paint tutorial shows you exactly how to use chalk paint to refinish furniture. Since a chalk paint is softer than regular paint be careful when you are sanding it.

However my method has pretty much stayed the same. These 7 no fail chalk painting tips for beginners prove that anyone can learn to paint and are guaranteed to get you hooked on the latest craze and fun way to paint furniture and home decor accessories. Paint and wax brushes. Be sure to put large pieces of cardboard or drop cloth under your furniture before painting step 2.