Spruce Up Your Furniture with Chalk Paint

Bring the old and tired back to life with chalk paint

Are you beginning to hate that old dresser with the scratches and dings? Or maybe that dated coffee table no longer works with your scheme, or the stains on the sideboard get you down. If you look at a tired bit of furniture and ache to replace it there is an alternative – chalk paint! If you’ve watched any renovation show in the past 5 years, you have seen the transformative power of chalk paint. Decorators and DIYers alike love to use it for breathing new life into old furniture and fixings, providing a vivid finish that can be modified to any interior or theme.

If you want to chalk paint furniture but aren’t sure how to get started, you’re in the right place. In this article we give you the tips and tricks to get the perfect finish, and give you a rundown of some of the best chalk paint products available in Canada.

Rustoleum Chalked Paint

Rustoleum Chalked Paint – Smooth and ultra matte

If you are looking for an easy-to-use chalky finish that is available as both a spray and a liquid paint, look no further. Rustoleum Chalked Ultra Matte Paint dries to a velvety smooth finish that is highly adhesive without the need for priming or sanding. It is also easily ‘roughed up’ to give your furniture a vintage look.

它有一系列的颜色包括renity Blue, Linen White, and Farmhouse Red.

FolkArt Chalk Paint

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Paint – All about the colour

Another chalk finish paint with an ultra matte acrylic. No prep required you can use these funky colours to layer and sand and give your furniture a unique look and style. The paint dries in minutes and can be applied to furniture, cabinets, glass, metal, and more.

What makes FolkArt stand out is the wide range of bright, exciting colours to choose from. Sunset Rose, Turkish Tile, Provincial Blue, Vintage Mustard… Whatever your taste you will find the colour for you.

Tommy Art Chalk Color

Tommy Art Chalk Color – Made in Italy

Tommy Art Chalk Color is produced by Tommy Art, a company from Italy. Their Chalk Color paints are part of their ‘Shabby line’ – chalk based colours, waxes, primers, and varnishes. A new enhanced formula ensures perfect adhesion without sanding and priming.

As well as an ultra matte finish, excellent coverage, and high quality materials, Tommy Art Chalk Color is exactly that: colour. The range includes adorable pastels, stylish neutrals, and a collection of ‘intense’ colours like Fuschia, Lime, and Sunflower that really pop.

Hemway Chalk Paint

Hemway Chalk Paint – For wallsandfurniture

Chalk paint does not only bring life to old furniture – it can also be used for walls to give a unique and chalky finish. Hemway provide their paints in 125mL and 1L options to allow for any project. Available in 14 colours including Amethyst, Peacock Blue, and Pistachio, Hemway Chalk Paint gives a classic smooth touch in style.

Hemway is also fade resistant, bleed resistant, and can be used for inside or outside.

为什么每个人都喜欢粉笔漆家具吗

Like most things, furniture styles go in and out of fashion. What was the height of style one year may be dark and blocky the next. But well-made, useful pieces will last forever. With chalk paint, furniture can be revived and renewed while keeping its vintage charm. The finish is matte (it is in the name after all, the surface ischalky), but once sealed with a wax or varnish this will mellow out. So what else should you know?

Chalk paint breathes new life into old or boring pieces of furniture

Chalk paint for furniture can be solid colour or distressed and vintage.

  • It’s easy to apply– Chalk paint goes on opaque and covers well. You might need two coats for full coverage, but there are is no need for thinning or anything tricky – unless you want to play with the finish, of course!
  • You can keep the prep work to the absolute bare minimum– One of the reasons chalk paint is so popular is because of its “no prep necessary” claim but be aware that there are two camps – those who prep and those who don’t. It adheres well to most surfaces without a primer and all you need is to make sure they are clean. However, if your surface is smooth and glossy we would recommend you sand it down beforehand just to be sure.
  • It’s fast drying– You can complete a project in a weekend, doing the undercoat on Saturday morning, the second coat Saturday afternoon, and sealing coat or wax on Sunday. Even though it may be dry to the touch, remember to give the piece 3-5 days to really cure before being too rough with it.
  • You can play with texture and finish– The chalky matt finish of chalk paint will retain brush marks which is part of its appeal. The paint can easily be given a worn, vintage look by playing around with a sanding block or steel wool, using different colours for base and top coats can provide interest and a layered look, thinning the paint can make it seem more like a stain or wash that an opaque colour. It’s up to you!
  • It’s eco-friendly and safe——粉笔画由矿物质、颜料和water. It is completely free of harmful substances and is considered toy safe for children.Milk paintis another non-toxic paint option.

How to chalk paint furniture – tips and tricks

Though a chalk paint furniture makeover may be easy, it can still be intimidating to a beginner. So here are the top tips and tricks for getting the perfect finish first time.

  1. If you’re nervous, start small– Get your eye in with a smaller or simpler project, a flat surface or something you won’t mind not getting perfect. Practice your brushstrokes on a surface that isn’t so visible – the side or even underneath – so you feel more confident and know what to expect when you tackle the more important surfaces.
  2. Do not skip the cleaning– Though you may not need to sand the whole piece, you definitely need to clean it. Wash it down with mild soapy water and make sure to get any oil and grease spots. Do sand out or fill dings and scratches that you don’t want to show through your final finish.
  3. Long and even brushstrokes– Go with the grain and apply the paint in long sweeping strokes. Chalk paint dries fast so work quickly and try to make your brush stroke stretch over the whole length of the surface you are painting. If the paint is too thick you can thin it with a little water.
  4. Don’t give up after the first coat!– The first coat won’t look great. In fact, you may have a moment of panic. Fear not! The second coat will go on more smoothly and you will see what everyone is talking about.
  5. Sand the paint after the second coat for a smoother finish– Using a very fine sandpaper (220 grit), lightly sand the surface of your paint. Don’t wear through the chalk paint, just leave with a smoother finish than the chalky matte that will still work with the waxing or sealing.
  6. Old timey charm– If you are going for the rustic look, sand down the paint once you are finished. Focus on edges and drawers that would be more likely to get knocked and worn to give it an authentic feel.
  7. Layer your colours for an interesting finish– If you use a different colour for your first and second coat, the distressing sanding will reveal the colour of the layer underneath, giving the piece an interesting worn and layered appearance.
  8. A little wax goes a long way——不要把你直接到蜡蜡刷. You need to control the amount you use so you don’t overdo it – put some of the wax on a tray and work from there. Apply it in thin layers, it really doesn’t take much.

The top chalk paint brands in Canada

With the popularity of chalk paint it is no surprise that you can now find it everywhere. But what are the best products? Below we have outlined some of the top chalk paint brands available in Canada.

Annie Sloan chalk paint started it all, and is still one of the top products

Annie Sloan developed chalk paint as a versatile paint for furniture.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – Where it all began

This is *the* chalk paint, the one that started it all. Developed as a furniture paint that was versatile and easy to use, Annie Sloan chalk paint quickly took off. Annie Sloan also produces the waxes and lacquers for sealing their products. The paints are available in an exciting range of 42 colours including Giverny (a summery blue), Antibes Green (a soft grass green), Scandinavian Pink (dusky and warm), and Old White. The chalk paint waxes come in clear, dark, white, and black.

Rustoleum Chalked Ultra Matte Paint – Spray or brush

Rustoleum is a name in paint you can trust, and their chalky furniture paint is no exception. It is even available in both spray and liquid formulations, just to make the whole process even easier. The colour range is not as large – a total of 12 colours – but it includes Farmhouse Red, Linen White, Serenity Blue, Charcoal, and Aubergine.

Valspar Chalky Finish Paint – Fun colour range

Valspar’s chalk finish paint system includes the chalk paint, the clear sealing wax, and antiquing wax needed to give your furniture old world charm. Their colour range includes a wide range of colours and someone had a lot of fun naming them. It includes Dancing Slippers (a blue grey), Crisp Bodice (a salacious pink), Victoria’s Sachet (a mustardy yellow), and Fluttering Fan (a reddy brown).