On the other hand, if you don’t have grass in your garden and you’re looking for something to brighten the space up, a shade like apple green or petal yellow will give your garden furniture a new lease of life! Achieving the perfect paint finish Colour has an incredible influence on our homes and lives. Alongside the colour of the walls, the colour of home furniture changes the perception of space and temperature in a room, often affecting our mood in one way or another. Rainbow have been perfecting chalk based formulas since 1994 - and our chalk based furniture paint is no exception. Colour range aside, this product stands out for its ease of use. Forget about surface preparation. This paint can cover almost any surface that was not primed or sanded. For an effortless smooth finish, we recommend applying the paint with a roller instead of a paintbrush.

The paint has a good level of coverage power although it may take two coats to achieve a flattering result. A finishing wax coat over the paint increases the product’s resistance to scratches and seals the colour, although this step is not essential. Do use Chalk Paint® outdoors. It’s one of the things I’m most frequently asked, and the answer is yes! You can use Chalk Paint® outdoors. Most chalk paint comes in 32-ounce containers, though some brands offer paint in a variety of sizes. For example, the Retique It Chalk Furniture Paint comes in three sizes to match your painting needs. Color Offerings I used the Calcium Carbonate with Plaster of Paris recipe and inexpensive Walmart paint to make the outdoor chalk paint. One thing we liked a lot is the colour versatility. Chalky Finish paint is available in 31 shades which can be used on their own or mixed and matched to create a distressed look.

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Chalk paint is so adaptable, you can even use it to paint your old outdoor cushions. Whether you’re just looking for a change or you found some old cushions in a charity shop, chalk paint is a great way to update your cushions without having to buy new covers. The variety of pastel colours also make it easy to mix and match shades to create a distressed look. All shades dry to a contemporary matt finish that disguises minor surface imperfections. Outdoor chalk paint is water resistant and some brands even contain additives that battle the growth and re-growth of mould, something that’s particularly important if you live in a damp climate like we do in the UK.

Once your furniture is clean, apply your Chalk Paint® colour of choice using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Brushes for a textured finish or Flat Brushes for a smooth, contemporary finish and allow your furniture to dry (at least 2-3 hours). You may have upcycled furniture for indoor use, but now you want to upcycle an outdoor bench. Will your chalk paint do the job and how will the paint cope with exposure to the elements over time? Multiple coats are recommended, especially if painting over a light surface. In this case, 3 coats may be required. Getting started - how to apply our chalkboard paint

The water based, non toxic formula makes it a fun activity for all the family and it can be applied to virtually any surface! Repeat the above steps to give your cushion its second coat of paint. If you applied primer, one coat of primer and one coat of coloured chalk paint should be enough. It’s important to apply Chalk Paint™ comprehensively, making an effort not to miss any patches, as even small gaps could allow water to get in and affect the entirety of the piece of furniture. We recommend a minimum of two coats for peace of mind, leaving a few hours for the first coat to dry between applications.