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.
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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]
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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[]
- ^ a b c d e Holdefehr, Katie (2019). "What Exactly Is Chalk Paint? Here's Everything You Need To Know". RealSimple.com. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ a b Guftafson, Craig (2019). "How to Chalk Paint Cabinets". Familyhandyan.com. Home Services Media, Incorporated. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d e Yauger, Madison (2020). "What Is Chalk Paint? Plus How Do You Use It?". MSN.com. Microsoft News. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ Reddigari, Manasa (2020). "How To: Use Chalk Paint". BobVilla.com. Acton Media. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
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