Adventures in chalk paint

14 years ago

I wanted to try chalk paint, but thought I'd try the DIY version first. So I found this little sewing cabinet at the thrift store and figured it would be a good storage unit in my scrapbook room.

I took the pix with my iphone so the quality isn't great, and I forgot to take pix before I started painting!

Before, I painted one door before I remembered to take a pic.

From November 7, 2011

From November 7, 2011

Making my own chalk paint was easier than I thought, and it really does go a long way. I found that I need to mix it up better, and I think if I can sift the unsanded grout a bit, it would make a less 'pebbley' finish that would lead to a smoother finish.

So, for a cheap cabinet for my scrap room, I'm happy. It distresses really easily and it was easy to apply wax, which really does give it a nice sheen. I used different knobs, but I'm not happy with these, so I might go with some white glass knobs so it closes better.

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14 years ago
Pesky...you did good !! It looks great. I think the glass knobs would look very glitzy pretty on it !! c
allison0704
14 years ago
Cute makeover! Thanks for posting about your experience. I was wondering about it myself.
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allison0704
14 years ago
Went to other thread, but so many suggestions and do's/do not's. What recipe did you use?
loribee
14 years ago
I tried it on Saturday also.
Used 1 c flat paint to 1 T unsanded grout...unfortunately, no sooner did I mix it but then my mother called, she had cut herself and needed to go to the emergency room. Fast forward 4.5 hours later and my paint was very thick. I used it anyway & have tiny chunks on my furniture. Will have to sand it down a bit this weekend. :(

Pesky~ yours is darling!!
emagineer
14 years ago
What type of finish are you describing? Can you see the texture or just know it is there? Did the wax smooth this out? And, how fast did it go on?

Ready to try it too. Am sick of dark furniture in the art room and have always wanted a white rustic. This may the time to try the recipe.

Perhaps some old drop handles. Or were the originals drop? Great difference in the look of all. Keep us updated if you go for another project.
marrymill
14 years ago
I love it, I did similar with my mums old cabinet. I upgraded the knobs to the CARVED FLOWER FACE KNOB from abodent.com

http://www.abodent.com/hardware/cupboard-knobs-pulls/Page-1-100.html

Here is a link that might be useful: Cupboard knobs