Chalk Paint Kitchen Counters

Once dry wax the doors using clear chalk paint wax and a chalk paint wax brush.

Chalk paint kitchen counters.

I m not even going to try to make a pun about this. Shortly after moving in i experimented with countertop paint in my kitchen. It was an affordable and budget friendly alternative to new counters and we are so happy with the results. I wasn t apposed to going that route but what i really wanted to do is paint them with annie sloan chalk paint.

Of course the buzz is all about the faux granite kits. Annie sloan created the concoction making it thicker which requires less layers so you can paint faster. After painting my cabinets i started thinking about painting my counter tops. Paint the cupboards in your chosen chalk paint.

You can use wax to seal the paint and make it more durable. Chalkboard paint this is different from chalk paint. Diy house progress kitchen paint tutorial. If you haven t been reading this blog long you may not remember my kitchen story from when we first moved.

Chalk paint by annie sloan 35 for 32 ounces at the restored home. How to paint your countertops 57 comments. It took me three coats to achieve full coverage so do expect the paint to look streaky at first. Materials needed 1 spray degreaser 1 tsp cleaner 1 bucket of water to dissolve tsp cleaner gloves 1 rag 1 mask 1 roll painter s tape 1 paint tarp 1 paint tray 1 6 velour paint roller 1 quart bonding primer.

Not that chalk paint wouldn t work i ve never tried it paintbrush and or a small roller. See step by step what this 20 product looks like get the diy tutorial and see what it looks like now. Chalk paint is amazing. Join us as we paint those dingy countertops into something amazing.

Plus depending on how well you buff the wax you can create quite a nice sheen which has a great silky feeling. Paint one thin coat of chalkboard paint on your countertops. Tips tricks and more. Remove any excess with a lint free cloth.

Painting your countertops with all in one paint. Use an annie sloan flat brush for a smooth finish. Using a plastic b. Leave to dry before painting a second coat of chalk paint.

The chalk part of chalk paint refers to the finish but the possibilities are actually endless. We used to wholesale for bb frosch which is a chalk paint powder. If you re using a bristled paint brush you ll find that one coat doesn t cover your old counters completely. How to paint laminate countertops.

Plus it dries fast faster so you re done with the total task quickly. Let the first coat dry fully and then repeat. Days of chalk and chocolate. I painted my kitchen countertops this weekend.

A few weeks ago i showed you my newly painted countertops.