The results were great and the process is easier than chalk paint.
Chalk paint furniture redo.
Don t use furniture wax.
It can be a true lifesaver and time saver.
Then fill in any cracks with filler and sand the surfaces down to help the paint stick.
One of the first furniture makeovers i included on the blog was this antique dresser where i showed how to get the look of chalk paint and wax with a much cheaper and more durable alternative.
Chalk paint allows you to quickly cover a piece without sanding and priming.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
A vintage desk or other furniture piece.
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.
Dresser painted with chalk paint alternative.
In terms of maintenance chalk painted furniture has to be re waxed every 3 years and more often if it is a high use furniture piece.
These are some of the best and most beautiful chalk paint furniture ideas from amazingly talented diy bloggers who specialize in painted furniture makeovers.
In order to successfully paint furniture with chalk paint follow these steps.
Each of these paints for furniture carries unique advantages and some are better suited for one type of project versus another.
To wrap up the year my furniture fixer upper friends and i decided to put together some of our favorite painted furniture makeovers we use a variety of brands of furniture paint as well as different furniture painting techniques.
It is necessary to clean its surface.
400 grit extra fine sandpaper.
Spray bottle with water.
See more ideas about painted furniture chalk paint redo furniture.
You can just dive right in.
To prepare your furniture first remove any handles and other hardware and wipe the surface with a damp cloth.
You also can easily distress a piece of furniture that has chalk paint on it.
How to refinish furniture with chalk paint.
Decorating your furniture with chalk paint is convenient and doesn t require priming or stripping.
Once a piece is painted with latex paint it will never need ongoing maintenance just an occasional wipe with a damp cloth.
If you want to distress furniture after you have painted with the homemade paint simply use a fine sandpaper and lightly take away the paint.
Finishing wax i used minwax natural cheesecloth.
Chalk paint i used annie sloan old white paintbrush.
May 25 2020 explore paula butler s board chalk paint painted furniture followed by 5893 people on pinterest.