I've read other reviewers who rave about this paint. I needed a good 3 coats to get the coverage I wanted. As if that wasn't enough, I found the coverage to be lacking. When I peeled the tape off, the paint came with it. I first tried it on these painted storage boxes which I taped off to create stripes. I also found that it didn't bond well to the pieces I painted. The reason I tried it in the first place was because I was warned that DIY chalky paint fumes are harmful to breathe in however, I found the Websters smelled just as bad, if not worse! Paint smells pretty bad anyway, but I almost wanted to wear a mask when I used Websters, it was that bad! I found this paint to have a really strong smell and it had definite adhesion issues. It's a powdered chalk paint that you mix into regular latex paint. I really, really wanted to like Websters Chalk Paint Powder! Everything I read about it convinced me it was going to be fabulous. If you're planning to wax anyway, this may not be a negative thing, but if you're going for that flat chalky look, you will not be able to achieve that with this chalky paint brand. The other thing to note about this paint is that it doesn't dry matte like other chalk paints it seems to dry with a bit of a sheen. Update: In all fairness, that was 4 years ago and I would not be surprised if they improved this product because current reviews are much better! To be fair, this was the only color I tried, but I was disappointed and the reviews I read online were mixed regarding not only color discrepancy but also performance. It was not a true bright red I tried mixing in some black to darken it and ended up with a dark burgundy color (see the chair actually looks more red in the picture than it is in real life). Red Wagon (bright red looking in the packaging) and found it to be more of a pinky salmon color, even with additional coats added. In my personal experience I found the colors weren't true and the reviews I read online were mixed. Martha Stewart Crafts Vintage Decor Paint (available at Michaels, Hobby Lobby and other craft stores) is an affordable alternative to pricier brands of chalk paint. This dresser was sun-damaged and ready for the trash.until I restored its beauty with paint! The paint is a little runnier that other chalk paint brands but it goes on smoothly and levels well. Insider tip: This is a great trick when you have a laminate piece of furniture and you're trying to achieve the look of real wood with paint. I painted the top of this dresser below with GF paint inĭark Chocolate, which gave the look of a dark-stained piece. General Finishes Milk Paint is a pleasure to paint with, although I found the dry time to be longer than other chalk paint brands I've tried. Wide variety of colors and can be distressed, glazed, and antiqued just like chalk paint. Old world paint with a strong mineral base.ĭid you catch that? It has a mineral base (like chalk paint) which allows it to perform in a similar way. Not a true 'milk paint' either (there is no milk in it) but a modern version of However, I included this brand because I love it and, according to the was a craft fail gone bad and I almost took this table to the dump! Y ou can see what this table looked like before I painted it by clicking here. The stenciled table below was painted with Americana Decor Chalky Paint in 'Treasure' and it needed only one coat because I was going for a vintage look (I painted over black!) You will not believe how this table looked before its They are perfect for creating a farmhouse, cottage look. Treasure (see below) are by far my favorite colors. I love the colors I've used and the fact that one coat is often enough! I've tried about 5 colors and have to say that the I like that I can get it for around $5 with a coupon, and I appreciate that it's mixed in small quantities so I don't have paint going bad on the shelf. My go-to chalk paint of choice when I'm not using my DIY chalk paint recipe (keep reading I share my recipe a little further down the page). The website says there are 29 vintage colors to choose from, but I don't think I've seen that many on store shelves.Īmericana Decor Chalky Paint happens to currently be It's available at most craft stores as well as onĪmazon. Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint is a product by DecoArt.
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