Chalk paint is great for furniture and home decor makeovers but sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect color and can be pretty expensive. BUT, luckily, it’s really easy and cheap to mix up your own using latex paint, plaster of Paris, and a little water. In this tutorial, have the … See more
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WEBApr 2, 2024 · Key takeaways: Choose a flat or matte latex paint for best results. Experiment with different paint colors for unique effects. Use a fine powder form of …
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WEBJan 14, 2022 · Simply dissolve 5 tablespoons of calcium carbonate in a small amount of warm water to create a smooth glaze-like consistency. Mix it really good so there are no …
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WEBStep Three – Add to Paint. The last step for this easy DIY Chalk Paint Recipe is to pour the dissolved mix into about a cup of a water-based Latex or Acrylic Wall Paint and stir …
WEBApr 7, 2022 · Water. Pour 1 cup of matte or flat latex paint into a quart container. Sprinkle in 4 tablespoons of calcium carbonate, one tablespoon at a time, mixing as you go. Mix …
WEBOct 6, 2023 · Mix the chalk paint according to directions from the chalk paint packaging. Make just enough for your current project (I only needed two cups for my night stand …
WEBJul 6, 2018 · First, I pour the latex paint into the mixing cup. Then I add 4 tablespoons of calcium carbonate. If you don’t know which calcium carbonate to use or where to get it from, you’ll find all that information at …
WEBAug 21, 2020 · 16 TBS Calcium Carbonate. 8-10 TBS water. We decided to use a 48oz glass jar that was once holding our dill pickles. It was the perfect size for adding the other ingredients with a little extra room to mix the …
WEB1/3 cup of Plaster of Paris. 1/3 cup of water. 1 cup of flat latex paint.*. *You can use any color of paint, but choose a water-based (latex) flat or eggshell paint (not a glossy finish like satin, semi-gloss, or hi-gloss). …
WEBAug 17, 2018 · Take the mixed plaster and add that to the cup of paint. You want to make sure the plaster and paint are mixed thoroughly. Once you are done mixing, mix a little longer. OPTION 2. Add the plaster of Paris …
WEBLatex Paint. First, Mix 1/3 cup of Plaster of Paris with 1/3 cup of cold water. Your looking for a milk like consistency. Mix, mix, mix! Get out all the lumps. Second, Add about 1 1/2 …
WEBDec 3, 2016 · Let me show you a super easy & low cost way to make your own chalk paint. It has a rich, creamy, vintage look to it and is actually a bit more durable than r
WEBMay 4, 2017 · Watch on. So as you saw, the recipe is super simple. Just mix 1 part Plaster of Paris with 3 parts flat/eggshell acrylic latex paint, and mix thoroughly. I recommend …
WEBMay 11, 2021 · Steps to make your own chalk paint with calcium carbonate: Mix 4 tbsp calcium carbonate with 2 tbsp of water. Stir well. Add 1 cup of flat latex paint. Add paint …
WEBDec 18, 2021 · Mixing the plaster of Paris with the water before adding to the paint will result in a smoother paint. STEP 2: Mix 1 cup of your favorite latex wall paint in a flat …