If you have a rough or chipped finish, you need to prep.īut overall, yes, in most cases, chalk paint is pretty user-friendly in that it really does require little prep. If you have a really slick finish, you need to prep before using chalk paint. How about wood that has a rough, chipped or my favorite (not!) a really slick finish on it?ĭo you really think it won’t need some prep work? I know some people out there would say no, but I don’t usually chance that. It too would need some sort of primer to seal it up. You may come across other times when something that has soaked into the wood continues to rise to the surface through the chalk paint.
That absolutely takes “prep” in the form of applying some sort of primer/sealer to seal in that red so it won’t bleed into your paint. One of those times and one that comes up often around here is when you are painting a reddish type of wood/stain.
There are just going to be those times when a primer is necessary for any type of paint. But you really can’t say that across the board. Yes, no primer is typically needed with chalk paint. Blends easier, and nicer, for artistic painting techniques and applications.PROS of Chalk Paint (and chalk style paints) Okay, let’s get to the nitty-gritty of the pros and cons of chalk paint, or any chalk style paint. You can read all about it here > Aubusson Blue Dresser Re-Do To this day, it is still at the top of the list for me. It’s the first chalk painted piece I shared here on the blog, oh, about 7 or so years ago. Surprise, surprise! My Aubusson Blue dresser. Pros and Cons of Chalk Paint For Furnitureīut first, let’s take a look at one of my favorites… But I’d even have to agree, there are cons to using it.Įven so, I’ve created, and continue to create, some really great furniture makeovers using it. You guys know I’m a chalk paint and chalk-style paint fan. Not only that, I thought I’d share some of my favorite chalk painted furniture makeovers while I’m at it. It’s always good to know what they are before you begin a project so I hope this post is helpful to you. Well, there’s pretty much pros and cons to everything, right?
Since I use a lot of chalk style paints (mostly Annie Sloan, which I love), I thought I’d write a post detailing the pros and cons of chalk paint for furniture. Ever wondered about chalk paint? Here you’ll find the pros and cons of chalk paint for furniture so you can make an informed choice for your next makeover!
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