I’m not exactly sure when chalk paint made its debut, but it took the DIY world by storm. All sorts of traditional paint brands are making their own lines of chalk paint now.
Naturally, as a DIYer, I decided I wanted to make my own chalk paint instead of buying it.
Chalk Paint Recipe:
1 Part Water
1 Part Plaster of Paris (Dry Mix)
3 Parts Latex Paint
Instructions:
1. Mix the one part water and one part Plaster of Paris together thoroughly. Don’t leave it idle for too long or it will start to set and get chunky.
2. Add three parts paint to the previous mixture and stir.
3. Paint!
Tips and Tricks:
I use craft sticks to mix the ingredients. I’m usually working with small quantities of paint and the normal paint sticks are just too big for the job.
I provided the recipe in parts rather than actual measurements. It’s easier to scale your needs that way.
I like to use Tupperware containers when painting my furniture. They are small and easy to handle. They also have lids that can be snapped on to keep paint fresh for a few days so you can do several coats without making a new mix each time.
Hopefully this post will help you with your next furniture makeover. I used this recipe on my newly acquired French provincial dresser that I picked up from the local Goodwill, and I am very pleased with the results (See the makeover post here).
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