For months, I have been dying to try chalk paint (not to be confused with chalkboard paint). I have heard the ramblings on about it’s greatness, and how easy it is to use. I have drooled over chalk painted furniture that others have painted, and finally decided I better see what all of the fuss is about.
Well, I did…I made my own chalk paint using 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of un-sanded grout and 1 cup of satin paint. Everyone else says flat paint, but I had a sample of satin, and decided to try it…AMAZING!
Here is my desk before…
It was a dark cherry, and I had painted the top with white and green stripes. Well, my mood has changed. I am all into blues right now…I guess because I am dying for the beach!
I bought a new desk system at IKEA a few weeks ago, and decided to paint this one and use it as a display and maybe sell it in my shop. Now, I want it! I want to keep it sooo bad!!!
Doesn’t it look fabulous in my living room?
I’m going to have to think long and hard about this one.
Okay, so now back to the chalk paint…
The question everybody is asking is why chalk paint?
Because you don’t have to use primer, and it spreads on furniture like softened butter. It goes on amazingly well, and dries pretty quickly too.
When the paint is dry, you need to wax it, leave it for around 20 minutes, then polish it with a soft cloth.
I’m telling you, Matt should be scared! If he thought I had a thing for chalkboards, wait until he sees what happens to all of our furniture now! I am about to get to paintin’ some furniture up in here!
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I love the way your desk turned out! I’ve also been seeing all the chalk paint posts everywhere and I’m wanting to try it on my horribly dated china cabinet. I have 2 questions – does it matter what color the grout is (I’m using black paint) and what did you use to apply it? Thanks! (Oh, and you should definetly keep the desk, it looks awesome in your living room!)
Oh my gosh! I LOVE that color!!! That looks like the other color I was going to paint my front door! It’s just gorg!!!
Love the look and I have a dresser that I just picked up and want to paint. What exactly is unsanded grout? I’m guessing it is what you use with tile – correct? Next question: How do you measure 1/12 of a tablespoon? Thanks! I can’t wait to try this!
I have been wanting to try the chalk paint too, but didn’t want to have to order it. I’m an instant gratification girl, lol! Now I will be going out to get the ingredients ASAP! I am so happy for you and your new shop, I wish you many blessings!
Your desk looks great! But I do love those green and white stripes!
Debbie
This is a great project! Your desk turned out really well. Would you consider linking it up to my Pinworthy Projects Linky Party over at Just Us Four?
I might be the only person that has never tried chalk paint. I’ve been wanting to make my own as well so I loved seeing this. Can’t wait to try it!
LOVE the color! It looks great!
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I cannot wait to try some chalk paint! I didn’t even know you could make some home made. Thanks so much for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday!
Love the chalk paint!! It looks amazing! We loved having you link up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” Hope you’ll be back soon! -The Sisters
So, what exactly is the difference between chalk paint and chalkboard paint?
I have wanted to try chalk paint for a while now!! This is absolutely lovely. Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
love this jessica! featuring it tonight at our link party! stop by and grab a featured button!! ;)
This is sooo cool! Now I want to go out and make my own chalk paint! Stopping by from the Uncommon party! I’m a new GFC follower!
Barbara @ Chase the Star
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What kind of wax do you use in the end?
I used Minwax furniture wax/polish from Lowes. A ton of my blogger friends use the Annie Sloan furniture wax, but it has to be purchased online…hope this helps :)