Chalk paint

Chalk paint is a water-based, decorative paint invented by Annie Sloan which may be applied over almost any surface. It requires very little preparation and needs a topcoat to avoid flaking.

Upcycled steamer trunk painted with chalk paint and topcoated with clear and dark wax.

Description

Chalk paint is a water-based, decorative paint that results in a chalky, matte finish.[1] The paint consists of a fine powder such as plaster of Paris or calcium carbonate, mixed with water. Commercial acrylic paint is added as a colorant. [2]

Pub table with sepele top, poplar bottom. Top finished with tung oil blend and substructure finished with chalk paint, clear wax, and dark wax.

Origins

Artist Annie Sloan invented chalk paint in 1990 and registered chalk paint as a trademark.[3] There are similar products on the retail market and many online recipes.[1]

Uses

This paint is intended for use on furniture and other home décor to achieve a specific result, such as shabby chic, and vintage.[1][3] When applying chalk paint, an item's surface should be clean, and priming is only advised when working with a white chalk paint. Sanding or stripping previous layers is not needed.[1] Interior and exterior surfaces including metal, wood, glass, concrete, plaster, and fabric, may be painted with chalk paint.[3]

Chalk paint may be applied with a brush, roller, or spray gun.[4] The paint should be applied in thin layers and will typically dry within two hours.[3] A topcoat sealer, such as wax or lacquer be applied to avoid the flaking of the chalk paint. The topcoats may enhance the decorative characteristics.[1][2][3]

References
  1. Holdefehr, Katie (2019). "What Exactly Is Chalk Paint? Here's Everything You Need To Know". RealSimple.com. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  2. Guftafson, Craig (2019). "How to Chalk Paint Cabinets". Familyhandyan.com. Home Services Media, Incorporated. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  3. Yauger, Madison (2020). "What Is Chalk Paint? Plus How Do You Use It?". MSN.com. Microsoft News. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  4. Reddigari, Manasa (2020). "How To: Use Chalk Paint". BobVilla.com. Acton Media. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
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