I am sure you have seen a lot of projects done with chalk paint these days… I kind of wanted to try it out… to see what the big deal was. I thought my white end tables were the perfect test subjects. After getting a white sofa cover, the white tables needed a change.
Chalk Paint Recipe
1 cup paint
2 tbs plaster of paris
1 tbs water
1. Mix the plaster of paris and water until smooth consistency. I just did this in plastic cups. Add in the paint. (I used Behr Mermaid Net Satin)
I applied two coats to the tables. Then distressed the table a little. You can easily double or triple the recipe if you are painting a larger surface. The chalk paint covers well so you don’t need a lot of coats. If the paint appears too thick, add more water, if it is too runny, add more plaster of paris.
I like how the tables turned out… I think the difference with chalk paint is that it creates such a nice matte finish. Not as muted as flat paint, there is still a tiny bit of sheen in it. And it covers so nicely that it looks so even… well, except for the fact that I distressed it 🙂 So I would say give it a try if you are up for a little paint project.