Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to arrive in Minnesota this week! It's all the rage on the blogs. An awesome paint that covers almost everything -- no stripping, no sanding! You will truly love this paint. I discovered it when visiting Ms. Mustard Seed's blog, and I have been in love ever since. In fact, Denim Rose is the sole stockist (retailer) in Minnesota. If you're interested, please email christinakramer@comcast.net. Online orders coming soon at denimrose.com. Workshops will be available soon too. Twenty-eight (28) historic/European inspired colors, wax, brushes and Annie Sloan's inspirational books.
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Topic: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
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Posted 1 year ago #
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!!! I've been dying to try this, although I'm a little concerned about shipping costs!
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There is supposed to be someone in Knoxville who carries it too. I have a couple of her books but haven't tried the paint yet.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Callef
MemberI, too, have read much about this product and would love to try it. NO SANDING! That appeals to me very much. I recently painted a large china cabinet for the bookstore/gift shop where I work, and it turned out great. I used Behr Premium Ultra paint & primer in one, and I was quite pleased with it. However, I still had to sand first. I used Briwax for my finish coat (over flat paint) and the results were very good. Sounds like the chalk paint would be even easier to work with, and I like the idea of the soft wax. The problem with any latex paint, if you want to distress it along the edges, is that it tends to peel and roll off if you don't let it cure for quite a while. It's my understanding the chalk paint eliminates that problem.
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lovecrafting
MemberHave been dying to try this paint but I paint lots of furniture for resale (3 booths) and am not sure that it would be cost effective. I buy oops paint to help keep the cost down so I can pass the savings on to my customers. Not sure they would be willing to pay the extra cost to save me work. I have discovered that a good deglosser helps save a lot of sanding time on most projects.
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I have a post about making your own chalk paint on my blog! I tried it and it works great! Forgive my blog, I have been having major issues with Blogger. It doesn't look like it's supposed to as of today.
http://shabbytochicqueencreek.blogspot.com/2011/09/im-feeling-blue.htmlPosted 1 year ago # -
Thanks for the link!I was wondering about adding that to make my own!
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sjenkins did you paint just like chalk paint without sanding or priming? looks wonderful!
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I did not prime or sand! thanks for the compliment. :)
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Callef
MemberWow - I want to try the DIY recipe! So basically you just add plaster of paris to regular acrylic or latex paint? I wonder if it eliminates the peeling problem if you sand the edges later to distress the piece. Did you put wax over the finished product? If so, what kind? I have used clear Trewax and been pretty happy with the results. I wanted to try a dark brown so I got Briwax, and I don't like it as well.
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What does the wax do for the paint?
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It seals it without having to use varnish. I cheat with the wax too. I use Johnsons Paste wax and if I want it colored, I rub my waxing cloth across a tin of wax shoe polish (Kiwi) a couple times before I load up with the clear wax. I use brown, but black would probably work too..or a combination of the 2.
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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, wax, brushes and books are now available in Knoxville, TN. For more information, please visit www.thebpmercantile.com.
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Am looking forward to trying this paint soon, for a project for the spring issue of Flea Market Style magazine. Will be combining some of the paints to get a brighter color. May also try the wax.
Re: sanding, I use a liquid deglosser, with great results, that cuts way down on the amount of sanding needed for refurbishing projects!Posted 1 year ago # -
GoldieMN
MemberI have been searching forever to find an answer to my question and hoping someone here can help: Is chalk paint the same as chalkboard paint? I want to mix my own but wonder if paint plus unsanded grout equals a paint I can use to make chalkboards as well as to finish furniture (for the same look as Annie Sloan's chalk paint).
GoldiePosted 1 year ago # -
Thanks for the recipe. I'm too cheap to shell out the dough for the Anne Sloan stuff, Can't wait to try this.
Margo
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Goldie I think that would be a bit gritty for furniture. The grout adds "tooth" to the paint to get it to hold the chalk. Try Sjenkins recipe above for DIY chalk paint.
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mcnaughton
MemberChalk paint is NOT the same as chalkboard paint.
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That's what I was wondering also. Thanks Mcnaughton...
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GoldieMN
MemberMcnaughton, you say they are not the same. Do you know what to use to make each?
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mcnaughton
MemberThe only chalk paint recipe I've seen is the one listed earlier in this post. Looks like it involves plaster of paris. I believe there is more than one recipe for chalkboard paint. I know Martha Stewart has one. Try Google.
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GoldieMN
MemberThanks, I've Googled for two days. lol It is as if no one really knows.
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I have no official info, but I really don't think chalk paint and chalkboard paint are the same. I'm just thinking that for what it costs, ASCP has to be better than plain old chalkboard paint!!
About a year ago there was a topic here under Inspire called chalkboard paint. Here is a copy of what I posted then.
"I have used Martha Stewart's recipe with good success. Google "martha stewart chalkboard paint recipe" and it's the first one. Just scroll down the page for the recipe. Or read this!
Custom Colors How-To
Start with flat-finish latex paint in any shade. For small areas, such as a door panel, mix 1 cup at a time.1. Pour 1 cup of paint into a container. Add 2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout. Mix with a paint stirrer, carefully breaking up clumps.
2. Apply paint with a roller or a sponge paintbrush to a primed or painted surface. Work in small sections, going over the same spot several times to ensure full, even coverage. Let dry.
3. Smooth area with 150-grit sandpaper, and wipe off dust.
4. To condition: Rub the side of a piece of chalk over entire surface. Wipe away residue with a barely damp sponge.
Make sure you get the unsanded tile grout. I think a small bag of it cost about $3. It will make A LOT of chalkboard paint!"
To that I will add that I have made chalkboard paint in several colors with good success. The powdered grout can be lumpy. Make sure you have squashed all the lumps before you mix it with the paint. Trust me -- it is harder to get the lumps out once it is mixed with paint. I put the powdered grout in a baggy and rolled it with my rolling pin to flatten all the lumps. I bought grout at the local hardware store.
Also make sure you "condition" your new chalkboard as in #4 above before you write on it. Here is the link to Martha's recipe.
http://www.marthastewart.com/271574/custom-color-chalkboard-paintSorry to be so 'wordy' this morning!!
Posted 1 year ago # -
ugh, wish I could find my camera...I just used a DIY chalk paint on a dated home Interiors table....
Posted 1 year ago # -
vintage junkie
Member -
Okay, since I STILL can't seem to locate my camera...
I didn't prime or sand, the table is just a dated nesting table bought from Home Interiors in the 2002 ish. I mixed the paint (I used my Glidden sample) to a water-y peanut butter consistency..next time I think I'll make it a bit thicker though.
Paint stuck like a champ! A few drips were easily buffed out. I did have quite a few brush strokes showing, I think next time I'll give it a 2nd coat, so I have a little more leeway in my sanding-you know a little more here, a little less there? I used a fine grit sandpaper-started with a sanding block, but it was taking too much paint off, I didn't feel like I had enough control. So I just used the paper in my hand.
Sanding to distress is a technique I still need to master-I always hurt my hand!
I waxed with just soft Johnson wax, I'm 'okay' with the results, the table looks better then it did, but I'd like to try a different wax..any suggestions (that are easy to come by in small town Nebraska?)
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You can tint the Johnson's wax with wax type shoe polish. I use Kiwi brown but I think there are a few other colors too..black would grey it down a bit and there used to be a burgundy wine color too. I just swipe my waxing cloth on the shoe polish a couple swipes and then scoop up some clear wax. Easily available!
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lovecrafting
MemberGuess I never checked on a homemade chalkboard paint recipe. Haven't done too many chalkboards but now I know that I can make custom colors in that paint too I will have to do a few more of them.
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