Shabby Chic; Volume III

RebekahR

Ok so who does chalk paint? Where is cheapest? I've seen the sloan ones but they are quite pricey.

chalkysoil

there's a few on evilbay & amazon, but home made is virtually the same and perfect for small items.

RebekahR

Oooh whats the "recipe" to make your own? I'm sooo new to this I didn't realise you can mix emulsion with acrylics etc!

chalkysoil

you can search this thread in the search box...
but this is what I do. Everyone probably has their own variation,


I measure home made chalk paint in a plastic tumbler, ratio 3 -1 -1 Tipping the stuff in to a plastic tub. Actually sometimes 1 of water might make it too thin for me...it's really easy to work with compared to Annie Sloan CP. ASCP is thicker and has more pigment than my Dulux mix, so less coats of paint to cover from brown to white but more risk of pilling and brush strokes.
The secret is plenty of stirring before adding each ingredient and during. The biggest hazard is getting lumpy bits on the bottom of the tub that weren't stirred in enough.


so 3 cups of emulsion, add a squirt of artists water based paint , or tester etc to get the shade you want, stir, add 1 cup plaster of paris ( from the Range or Amazon) stir, add up to one cup of water - I often only have a third of a cup depending on the mix I've made/ weather/mood..


I started off using polyfiller instead of P of Paris as I had some already.

RebekahR

I didn't realise you can search threads alone. Thank you - You really are a fount of knowledge!!! :-D Can't wait to get started thank you.

Damn you lot now I want a rainbow glass collection too!! LOL! They look awesome!

7roland8

RebekahR wrote: »

Damn you lot now I want a rainbow glass collection too!! LOL! They look awesome!

That is so funny Rebekah!!

emma_kate

RebekahR wrote: »

Hi All,



Later on down the line I am looking at painting up an old mdf wardrobe and chest of drawers set. How do I go about that for the paint to "stick" to the shiny surface?

I wouldn't do chalk paint. On large flat surfaces you get this finish that shows rows of brush strokes and the waxing can make it look really patchy too. I use ESP ( a wipe on surface prep) and then paint over with eggshell for a tough flat surface that is chemically bonded to the surface. You'll have to thoroughly degrease first. No sealing or waxing required. Easy peasy. A mini roller is great for eggshell on large flat surfaces.

Metranil_Vavin

I've been really slack on the whole cupboard painting front the last few weeks. I'm planning on getting back on it next week as the 'half finished' look is starting to get on my wick!

I have also moved the cabinet I painted away from the window and onto the back wall in the kitchen. It covers the radiator which obviously isn't ideal, but it can stay there for now whilst we don't need the radiator on.



and this is where I have got to on the cupboards!

zebedy

It looks fab!,

I've acquired a mid-century dark wood bar cart type trolley thing. I'd like to use it outside near the BBQ but I don't like the dark wood.
Any recommendations for what to paint it with bearing in mind it will be left outside all summer and stored in shed in winter.

I've got some Cuprinol garden shades paint which I used to paint my shed. I could use that so it would match but I'm open to ideas. I've never painted furniture before.

7roland8

Kitchen looks super Metranil and I just love the pink fridge.