Chalk Painting Furniture Steps

Learn how to paint furniture to give old pieces new life.

Chalk painting furniture steps.

Next use a clean cloth to apply the wax over a portion of your chalk painted furniture. On a horizontal surface try to go from side to side without stopping always keeping a wet edge. If you re painting a dresser or table start at the bottom. If you don t already a piece of wood furniture in mind for your project make sure to take your time and find the right furniture piece.

How to paint floorboards with chalk paint by annie sloan. This easy chalk paint tutorial shows you exactly how to use chalk paint to refinish furniture. How to diy chalk paint furniture. 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.

You can just dive right in. These 7 no fail chalk painting tips for beginners prove that anyone can learn to paint and are guaranteed to get you hooked on the latest craze and fun way to paint furniture and home decor accessories. I m not a painter. It s finally i can paint stuff outside season spring here in ohio.

Today we are teaching first time chalk painter christina dyches from dyches delicacies how to paint her hutch. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work. I m thrilled to be here for our monthly date and to share my best how to paint furniture tips. Since the top will get the most attention you ll want that to look perfect so leave that for last.

If your chalk paint looks streaky or the waxing seems difficult find out how to remedy these to get amazing results with chalk paint. Wait for a couple of minutes until the wax melts off a bit. Check out her cooking channel to see jami ma. Paint in long sweeping strokes going with the grain.

The first step is to pour water into a container and place your wax in the water. Find wood furniture with good bones. From the painting process to the waxing process all the steps to chalk painting are here. Making it the perfect solution to update and refresh floors.

To prepare your furniture first remove any handles and other hardware and wipe the surface with a damp cloth. I couldn t be happier. Decorating your furniture with chalk paint is convenient and doesn t require priming or stripping. Hey friends kimm from reinvented here.

Painting floors and floorboards is easy with chalk paint by annie sloan. Then fill in any cracks with filler and sand the surfaces down to help the paint stick. Chalk paint is an extremely functional furniture paint that can be used on almost any surface.