Chalk Paint is my best friend. For reals folks. It's amazing. I use it on 99% of my upcycle projects. You don't have to sand or prime, you can paint over stain, lacquer, laminate, paint etc.
But, it is EXPENSIVE to buy. Seriously. Like $47 a pint. So I have been experimenting with lots of DIY recipes, and found the one. I won't ever cheat on this one. It's amazing, and you can't tell the difference between it, and the really expensive stuff, well except for in price.
Here's the recipe, cause I wanna share the love :)
1/2 cup HOT water
1/2 Plaster of Paris (if you use a coupon at Hobby Lobby or Joann's this is less than $5 for a huge box that will last you forever)
1 1/2 cup flat latex paint (in any color you chose)
Mix the water and PoP together until PoP is dissolved, then add paint, and voila! You have chalk paint. Throw it on a piece of furniture that's seen better days, and give it a face lift. If you want a vintage-y grainy feel don't sand, but if you are looking for a more smooth surface, use a brown paper bag and go over the piece after each coat. Wax, lacquer, or Polyurethane after. (Note, use a polycrylic instead of polyurethane over white pieces, or it will yellow)
It also dries much faster than regular latex paint, so it cuts your work time in half.
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