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Chalk paint is a tremendously popular type of paint that was invented by Annie Sloan
over 20 years ago. Tired of having to do a bunch of prep work and being
forced to hunt for exactly the right type of paint for each project,
she invented a paint that works on virtually everything from walls to kids furniture.
It can be thinned out and even turned into a wash by adding water. Leave it open for a while to thicken it up for a heavier coat. It can be wax polished to create a shiny or plaster effect. Colors can be mixed easily to create custom shades. Really, you can do anything with it.
Even though it has been around for more than two decades, it seems like it’s only recently that the internet and home decorating/crafty media have exploded over the stuff. Suddenly everybody is talking about how great it is and how many different ways there are to use it. Why?
- See more at: http://paintedfurnitureonline.com/archives/whats-with-chalk-paint-80-pictures-of-annie-sloan-chalk-painted-furniture-of-chalk-painted-furniture#sthash.AZK4xb5I.dpuf
It can be thinned out and even turned into a wash by adding water. Leave it open for a while to thicken it up for a heavier coat. It can be wax polished to create a shiny or plaster effect. Colors can be mixed easily to create custom shades. Really, you can do anything with it.
Even though it has been around for more than two decades, it seems like it’s only recently that the internet and home decorating/crafty media have exploded over the stuff. Suddenly everybody is talking about how great it is and how many different ways there are to use it. Why?
- See more at: http://paintedfurnitureonline.com/archives/whats-with-chalk-paint-80-pictures-of-annie-sloan-chalk-painted-furniture-of-chalk-painted-furniture#sthash.AZK4xb5I.dpuf
Chalk paint is a tremendously popular type of paint that was invented by Annie Sloan
over 20 years ago. Tired of having to do a bunch of prep work and being
forced to hunt for exactly the right type of paint for each project,
she invented a paint that works on virtually everything from walls to kids furniture.
It can be thinned out and even turned into a wash by adding water. Leave it open for a while to thicken it up for a heavier coat. It can be wax polished to create a shiny or plaster effect. Colors can be mixed easily to create custom shades. Really, you can do anything with it.
Even though it has been around for more than two decades, it seems like it’s only recently that the internet and home decorating/crafty media have exploded over the stuff. Suddenly everybody is talking about how great it is and how many different ways there are to use it. Why?
- See more at: http://paintedfurnitureonline.com/archives/whats-with-chalk-paint-80-pictures-of-annie-sloan-chalk-painted-furniture-of-chalk-painted-furniture#sthash.AZK4xb5I.dpuf
Chalk paint is an incredibly popular type of paint that seems to recently be making major headlines. Its finally making is mark on the internet with the media and other designers going crazy over it. But why? What's so amazing about this chalk paint?It can be thinned out and even turned into a wash by adding water. Leave it open for a while to thicken it up for a heavier coat. It can be wax polished to create a shiny or plaster effect. Colors can be mixed easily to create custom shades. Really, you can do anything with it.
Even though it has been around for more than two decades, it seems like it’s only recently that the internet and home decorating/crafty media have exploded over the stuff. Suddenly everybody is talking about how great it is and how many different ways there are to use it. Why?
- See more at: http://paintedfurnitureonline.com/archives/whats-with-chalk-paint-80-pictures-of-annie-sloan-chalk-painted-furniture-of-chalk-painted-furniture#sthash.AZK4xb5I.dpuf
Chalk paint was invented about 20 years ago by Annie Sloan as she was trying to hunt for paints that worked for all sorts of projects - from walls to child furniture to metal. With chalk pain, you get a velvety matte finish or you can add wax to achieve a subtle sheen.These paints can be thinned out or left open to thicken up and can used for pretty much any project, in any way. Use it on all sorts of surfaces like plastic, metal, concrete, wood, walls, and even pottery.
I'm excited to get my hands on some of this paint asap for some ideas I have in the nursery. Now the big question: pink or blue?
Gorgeous paints by Annie Sloan
Paint recipes: www.poppytalk.com
