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Grey chalk paint dresser.
The spruce best home chalky finish paint can be applied over most surfaces including wood stone concrete and even metal.
You ll be happy to know that no sanding or deglossing is needed with a paint brush apply one even coat of behr s premium solid color weather proofing all in one wood stain sealer in the color light lead i only needed a sample size a little bit goes a long way.
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After you ve achieved the color you want apply a couple of coats of finishing wax to seal the paint waiting 15 minutes between coats.
Annie sloan first developed her signature range of furniture paint in 1990 calling it chalk paint because of this decorative paint s velvety matte finish.
To paint this dresser they used chalk finish paint to give the entire piece one coat.
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The dresser shown was painted with annie sloan paris grey and old white given three coats of color and waxed.
I ve also altered different shades of grey chalk paint by adding a teeny tiny pinch of green turquoise teal or beige in my paints too or using those as a based coat under the layered grey to keep the grey colors of the pieces different.
Chalk paint in french linen cabinet french linen is a cool neutral khaki grey in the chalk paint palette.
Paris grey is a soft and slightly bluish grey in the chalk paint palette.
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Artist annie sloan originally trademarked the term chalk paint for her eponymous line of decorative paints in 1990 but you can buy similar products today from companies like valspar rust oleum and decoart or through retailers like amazon target and home depot.
Once you ve prepared your furniture apply 2 or 3 coats of your chalk paint with a brush waiting 30 minutes for each coat to dry.
After the drawer fronts dried they added a surface coat of a contrasting color using a light brushstroke so the base color shows through.
Whether you re painting dining room chairs or refinishing an old dresser or table this chalky finish paint is a fantastic option and we re thrilled to share it with you.
I love grey painted furniture and have several pieces that i ve painted in my home.