Wax or Polycrylic over chalk paint? All your questions about using wax vs. polycrylic over chalk paint answered! The response has been overwhelming to my post on using wax or polycrylic over chalk paint (you can read the original post here: To Wax or Not to Wax?) So, I decided to post an update with answers to your most frequently asked questions on ...continue reading
How to mix Paint Minerals
I wanted to share with you a quick tutorial on how to mix Paint Minerals™ into your own Chalk Style Paint. First, what is Paint Minerals™? Well, if you are not familiar with it, Paint Minerals™ is a non-toxic blend of plant and mineral ingredients that will turn ordinary latex paint into decorator-style paints. You can read more about it here. Paint ...continue reading
To Wax or Not To Wax?
To wax or not to wax? Ah... The age old question: "To wax or not to wax over chalk paint?" OK, so maybe it isn't the question that's been around for as long as chalk paint itself, but it is definitely a dilemma I've been facing more and more... Nothing compares to the soft luster and rich glow of a freshly waxed piece of reLoved furniture!! However, ...continue reading
Not So DIY Chalk Paint Recipe
Hello Friends! Today, I'd like to share with you a (not so) DIY Chalk Paint Recipe, using a product I have been testing. I know you guys have heard all the hype about the miraculous Chalk Paint, and many of you are devoted fans. But for those who haven't, Chalk Paint is a beautiful velvety, matte finish paint for furniture that requires NO sanding, priming, ...continue reading