Chalk paint
Chalk paint
If you haven't heard of the chalk paint or “chalk paint”, I'm sure you've seen it. It's that paint so fashionable in cafes and flea markets. vintage This is a modern and eye-catching way to give a modern look to our old furniture, but be careful not to confuse it with decoupage!
The advantage of chalk paint over other furniture paints is that it no pre-sanding is necessary the furniture. This saves time and costs. Just apply a coat of chalk paint with a brush or roller and let it dry until matt (approx. 15 min.).
If we want to give an aged look to our creation, we can gently sand the edges and create effects like these:
Remember to wax or varnish to give a perfect finish to your furniture and let it dry. The whole process usually takes about ninety minutes, although it depends on the number of coats you apply and the size of the piece of furniture.
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