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After ALL the lots of do it yourself jobs that I have actually taken on, I was actually anxious to paint. Yes, paint. How might I be worried?? I think I hyped up the idea of this magical formula a lot that my gung-ho mindset went out the door. And for me, when I fidget, things fail.

Essentially, all the good stuff settles to the bottom and requires to be well mixed around. Naturally, shake and stir too. Yup, I started painting WITHOUT removing, sanding, or priming the existing wood.  Answers Shown Here 's the appeal of chalk paint. It's created to adhere to many any surface consisting of wood, concrete, vinyl, and even bath tubs (I learned that from Trish too).

So coat 1 went on similar to usual. Utilizing my favorite Purdy brush, I used a light coat of this gorgeous color. Then coat 2. 2 coats was just enough for a lot of locations, but a few areas need 3. Done. Trish stressed that it wasn't excellent to paint in the heat, however I was just fine since I was indoors, in the A/C perfect conditions! I wasn't sure what the result of the chalk paint would be.

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Honestly, if I didn't understand it was chalk paint, I would believe the paint was simply a latex Up until it dries. The finish on the dried chalk paint is really flat and dull. You can inform it needs something for a top coat. What is that something? Chalk Paint is really permeable and the wax will permeate the paint and literally fuse with it making it very strong.

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Chalk Paint in nature- is a really flat chalky surface and with time might be effected by oils from your skin, stains from drinks, dirty fingertips. They can completely stain the paint. The wax surface is what seals and secures your piece. The Purple Painted Girl A day later, I jumped in and started the wax procedure.