Chalk Paint STICKS TO ANYTHING

Okay Folks.  This was the true test for my chalk paint mixture.  I'd had this cute little 2 drawer chest for probably 2 years.......stuck back in a corner of my workshop.  I just dreaded tryin to do anything with it, since it had one of those slick Formica tops.  I didn't know if I'd have to sand the daylights out of it, or what I could do to make the paint stick.  But, that was all BEFORE I'd heard of chalk paint.  So, I used the paint that I told you about HERE, but instead of using it straight from the bucket, I mixed up a batch of homemade chalk paint........recipes are found HERE.  So far, I've only tried the Plaster of Paris recipe.   

As usual, I forgot to get BEFORE pictures.  But, here are several DURING and AFTER shot.  Remember my camera met with a little bad luck, mentioned HERE, so my pictures are still not very sharp.  Oh well.  

Before painting, take off the hardware..........well duh.  Then brush on two coats of the chalk paint mixture, sanding lightly between coats.  And, guess what.  My MIRACLE CHALK PAINT stuck to that Formica top really well....no prob.  8-)

Then, just brush on Minwax Dark Walnut.  And, then....wipe it off, using a soft cloth or paper towel.

You can choose just how much stain you want to leave on.

I spray painted the hardware with an off white, then antiqued it as well.

Put it back on....and here she is.  Look at the next page to she her after arriving at the shop.

A tutorial for this chair can be found HERE.

Pretty lady.  And, the chalk paint was just the right thing for that Formica top.

See ya'll later.

For you Northern folk.....

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More than 1 person = Ya'll

Several people = All Ya'll

I'M LINKING TO THESE PARTIES:

http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/04/youre-gonna-love-it-tuesdays-1.html

http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/04/transformation-thursday-no-149.html

http://michellestastycreations.blogspot.com/2012/04/creative-thursday-link-party-no-3.html

http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/2012/04/whatever-goes-wednesday-114.html

http://my1929charmer.com/