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    Desk Re-Painted w/ Home-Made Chalk Paint

    by Jessica 19 Comments

    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 ½ 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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    Comments

    1. Sarah Svoboda says

      April 20, 2012 at 6:01 pm

      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!)

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    2. The Bold Abode says

      April 21, 2012 at 2:18 am

      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!!!

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    3. Emma Schmidt says

      April 21, 2012 at 11:13 am

      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!

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    4. Sweet Melanie says

      April 22, 2012 at 1:45 am

      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!

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    5. reFresh reStyle says

      April 23, 2012 at 1:46 am

      Your desk looks great! But I do love those green and white stripes!
      Debbie

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    6. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

      April 23, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      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?

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    7. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

      April 24, 2012 at 2:14 am

      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!

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    8. Jill says

      April 24, 2012 at 1:16 pm

      LOVE the color! It looks great!

      I am awarding you the Versatile Blog Award! Stop by and pick it up!

      http://jill-createcraftlove.blogspot.com

      Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

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    9. DebbieDoesCreations says

      April 26, 2012 at 3:10 am

      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!

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    10. Six Sisters says

      April 26, 2012 at 11:28 pm

      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

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    11. Brittany says

      April 27, 2012 at 12:55 am

      So, what exactly is the difference between chalk paint and chalkboard paint?

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    12. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says

      April 27, 2012 at 6:45 am

      I have wanted to try chalk paint for a while now!! This is absolutely lovely. Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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    13. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

      May 02, 2012 at 12:08 am

      love this jessica! featuring it tonight at our link party! stop by and grab a featured button!! ;)

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    14. Chase the Star says

      May 02, 2012 at 7:18 pm

      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
      http://chase-thestar.blogspot.com/

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    15. Anonymous says

      January 02, 2013 at 4:07 pm

      What kind of wax do you use in the end?

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      • Jessica Kielman says

        January 02, 2013 at 4:32 pm

        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 :)

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