Make sure both coats are completely dry.
Chalk painting fake wood furniture.
However chalk paint can be used for more than decorative walls.
The spare table or bookcase is a bit zen minimalist in low gloss white.
The furniture will be dry to the touch in a few hours but the primer and sealer will not set fully for five to seven days.
Apply one coat of primer to the furniture in long even strokes with a 2 inch foam brush or a foam roller for larger pieces of furniture.
Lightly sanded it with a fine grit sandpaper if needed not required shake the can of spray paint to ensure that you get an even mixture.
Chalk painting furniture has been one of the most popular ways to paint furniture projects and crafts.
Take a cue from the design of the piece about the best and most convincing paint treatment for it.
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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.
I started out by cleaning this shelf with a deglosser.
You do not need to prime or prep the furniture and the chalk paint texture adds to the shabby chic look.
I sprayed two full coats of chalk spray paint.
Not only does it come in every color but it s thickness allows it to be one of the easiest paints to apply to furniture.
It helps you to achieve a farmhouse style with painted furniture and shabby chic home decor.
When most people hear chalk paint they think of black matte paint covered in chalk drawings.
Tips for painting laminate furniture with chalk paint.
However although something is popular doesn t mean that other alternatives can t work as well or better at a much smaller price point.
Chalk paint provides an excellent choice for finishing wood veneer furniture.
Start spraying the surface with multiple thin coats.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work.
You can just dive right in.
A traditional or country wardrobe or dresser looks solid and suitably vintage in opaque chalk or milk paint.