Shabby Chic; Volume III

emma_kate

thegirlsmum wrote: »

instructions say: oil based primer (meant to be slow drying), lightly sand, do 2 or 3 coats sanding in between. couldnt really work out how to seal it tho lol

I don't think chalk paint is tough enough for kitchen cupboards and you're not going to get a smooth look. I used ESP and eggshell with a roller and have a dead flat scrubbable surface. No sealing or sanding required. :j
I'm NOT a fan of Annie Sloan paint.

http://paintedstyle.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/painting-kitchen-cupboardseven-melamine.html

Metranil_Vavin

I'm using chalk paint on my kitchen cupboards and am happy with the finish so far.

It's not super smooth granted, but it's good enough for me. Not sure how durable it is going to be, but hey, you live and learn and hopefully we'll be moving to a bigger place in the next year or so, so this is really just a quick tart up job.

Metranil_Vavin

Managed to get another bit done today

It needs waxing but I think it's coming on nicely. I'm pleased. It's slow progress though!

emma_kate

Love the handles!

sillyme673

Just brought some new chalk paint called Everlong , has the wax included. Painted some wood hearts and think I like it better than Annie Sloan.
Anyone else used it?

Metranil_Vavin

emma_kate wrote: »

Love the handles!

The handles I bought on Amazon and they were a real billy-bargain

rustyhead

Looking for cork discs to put on the bottom of placemats, I would use cork floor tiles but a tenner a pack not very mse.
Not sure if anyone knows what I mean thinking round sticky corky discs to put on the corners underneath to protect the tables.
Tia

manda1205

rustyhead wrote: »

Looking for cork discs to put on the bottom of placemats, I would use cork floor tiles but a tenner a pack not very mse.
Not sure if anyone knows what I mean thinking round sticky corky discs to put on the corners underneath to protect the tables.
Tia

Ebay has lots of different types, sheets, discs, rolls etc. I searched cork sheet and just scrolled through.

rustyhead

manda1205 wrote: »

Ebay has lots of different types, sheets, discs, rolls etc. I searched cork sheet and just scrolled through.

Thanks manda, never heard of rolls of cork looks interesting.

emma_kate

http://www.wilko.com/hardware/wilko-cork-assorted-sizes-24pk/invt/0345042

Wilkinsons have them...