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Transform your furniture with Chalk Finish Paint
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254 students

Transform your furniture with Chalk Finish Paint

Chalk Finish Painting for Beginners
Created byPaula Pierce
Last updated 12/2020
English
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What you'll learn

  • Learn how to select pieces for painting
  • Understand proper supplies needed
  • Have the knowledge and skills to apply a paint finish for best results

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Course content

3 sections • 12 lectures • 1h 8m total length

  • Chalk Finish Paint: What Is It?5:15

    In this lecture you will learn the characteristics of this type of finish

  • Welcome!0:57

    Welcome to the class and a brief overview.

  • What Tools Do I Need?6:57

    Discover essential tools for chalk finish painting, including cleaner, sandpaper, separate paint and wax brushes, drop cloths, rags, water, and indoor painting tips.

  • What Can I Paint?3:12

    Explore what you can paint with chalk finish: old furniture, plastic, resin, metal, glass, ceramic, vinyl, and even fabric, all sealed with wax.

  • Selecting Pieces To Paint3:35

    Choose furniture with good bones, rich texture, and ornate detail to maximize chalk finish paint, distressing, and wax highlights, while considering structural integrity and potential repurposing.

  • What Paint Should I Use?8:03

    Explore chalk-based paints for furniture, including Annie Sloan and Amy Howard at home, plus cabinet transformations and craft-store options, with guidance on no prep, adhesion, wax finishes, and cost comparisons.

Requirements

  • No prior painting knowledge is required.
  • You will need paint, brushes, and supplies.

Description

Learn the basics of painting your furniture with chalk finish type paint. In this class, you will learn how to identify furniture appropriate for painting, what tools and supplies you will need, and methods for applying paint and sealer.

There are many manufacturers who supply materials for furniture painting. In this class I will share with you the pros and cons of your many options, as well as share my favorites and secrets for success.

Who this course is for:

  • People interested in re-furbishing and upcycling furniture and other household decor.

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