“What is chalk paint? I have heard people talking about it. “
Yes – chalk paint is a term we are hearing a lot …so here are the details.
What is Chalk paint?
Chalk paint is an actual brand of paint – Annie Sloan has trademarked the brand (but there are other similar paints by other companies). But it is a paint used mostly on furniture. The paint has a flat and chalk like finish and is used to create an aged finish on furniture pieces. Plus you can distress the finish as well (very easily).
With the popularity of the Farmhouse look in home decor – chalk paint is being used a lot. To update great garage sale finds or transform pieces to give them a rustic, shabby chic or country look. Don’t you just love the charm that the chalk like finish adds to decor pieces and furniture?
Get creative with Chalk Paint:
Frames:
Chalk painting your photo frames or even old frames that you often see at yard sales or online – look so chippy and vintage with a spot of chalk paint. These look great in a gallery wall
Storage furniture:
Adding chalk paint to a large piece of furniture transforms the look of the room. This dresser looks aged and adds a romantic look and feel in the bedroom.
Vases:
Trying painting your mason jars . This is a great idea for a center piece, spring decor, weddings and Easter – the finish of the paint and the tones are perfect for the spring season!
Chairs:
I love these chairs – they look like an old vintage find from an old cafe and that robin’s egg blue really adds some personality in the space.
Chalk paint allows for you to get create with some old furniture items, garage sale finds or just updating your space! We all know what a difference fresh paint can make in a space so why not try something new!
It’s only paint…
