Make Your Own Chalk Paint! (Cheap & Easy Recipe)
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2024
- Let me show you a super easy & low cost way to make your own chalk paint. It has a rich, creamy, vintage look to it and is actually a bit more durable than regular latex paint. I'll also show you how to use it and what I recommend to protect it.
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if you had a patreon, id donate a few bucks to it for this tutorial. this tutorial was perfect; no wasted time with a long intro, no excessive "umm", it provided options and reasons for choosing... i am so impressed and grateful. if only all tutorials were styled like this
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
🤔😏☺️😊👍👍👍
Did you tried it out? Did it worked ?
AGREED! Thanks so much!
True !
I’m a fluid artist. To get rid of little flakes and lumps, just pour your paint through a fine mesh colander into a fresh container before later use. I keep a small wire handled one with my supplies so it’s handy whenever I need it.
Can also use tights!!
Awesome video. Last week I used all your instructions and painted my mother's desk. She has a small wood, solid desk that she wanted to keep but it was not in good condition. I made my chalk paint using your instructions and today she texted me saying she loves it more every day. Thank you so much! We spent less than $50 with new hardware for the drawers and everything. Now she has a beautiful desk with character and a story about how her daughter brought it back to life!
Wonderful Amy
After watching so many videos on furniture painting and searching high and low for the right (color), expensive paint, I finally found your tutorial, wow, thank you, this is awesome!
This is an easy, step-by-step, tutorial. I like how you had the separate measuring cups of different sizes, good visual presentation. People will remember the recipe so easy. The finale was the icing on the cake...when you spoke about the small obstacles to watch out for when choosing a product to seal with and the ending when you explained a few complications you experienced while using the chalk paint that you mixed and why it happened and how to correct it from happening to those of us who will try these techniques ourselves. Wonderful Video!
When I am painting from a container I put a piece of aluminum foil over the top, punch a hole in the middle and peel it back almost to the edge. This keeps the paint off of the rim.
that's a great idea!
MaddyHatesMath This is genius, thanks for the tip.
Hello ... so you tried it out.... did it worked for you ? ... i Painted a glass and it didn't work
Oh muy goshhh thank youuu
Great idea
I found this video 2 years ago and have been doing it ever since! You have saved me so much money!!! TY ❤
I use 2tbsp water, 2 tbsp unsanded grout, and 8 oz latex paint... ive done fabric, concrete stairs, doors,tables,headboars, wrought-iron, etc. ... been sealing with minwax light and dark depending on how distressed I want the pieces. I got that recipe years ago. Love the finish of the clear matte and great job... really well done!
Thanks for the tip on the grout. I saw that mentioned when I was researching this. Glad to know that it works too!
mephista55 do you have any video or photo where you have painted the upholstery maybe? many thanks
You've done fabric?! Help! What do you think of this technique ua-cam.com/video/kwEz633cwQQ/v-deo.html ? Is this what you did? Did your fabric remain soft and did it still feel like fabric afterwards?
mephista55 can I use acrylic paint?
@@emily-katecrnko1142 did she answer your question? Also did you try this on fabric yet?
put a marble into the jar for mixing :)
That's a great idea. Kinda like a spray can. Thanks.
sifting the plaster through a flour sifting sieve helps too
aha_144 Ooh, so smart!
aha_oui make sure the jar is plastic if adding a marble for mixing, as the weight and velocity of a marble while shaking it to mix will break a glass jar. :)
How about a smoothie mixer cup? You know, the large plastic cups with a lid that has a metal spring -like gizmo in it for mixing smoothie or shakes on the go?
Great DIY tutorial but even greater were your tips for a protective finish. I never knew all the things you shared regarding the different protective coating products. THANK YOU!
Glad you liked it!
great job! I love how clearly you show, and tell what everything does, in a short consise order, without trying to be funny, or long winded! xcellent!!
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You are an amazing teacher. I’m new to the whole furniture makeover. We just got some really nice pieces yesterday, so I’ve been watching videos all night. And yours was really informative on what kind of paint to use and what to do step by step process. Thank you. I will be following your tutorial to make over our home 🙏🏽❤️
THANK YOU! For this, I can't begin to tell you how expensive chalk paint is to buy in Australia, let alone so limited in colours. Like previous commenter has mentioned I too feel like i've struck gold🤗
Same here
Have struck gold indeed
In Africa via UA-cam
The cost is astronomical In the USA as well
Mix the sealer in with paint for a one step process
Great recipe, thanks!
You can also put a few marbles on the bottom of your paint vessel and it will make it easier to mix it up initially and through out your project paining.
That's a great idea.
AWESOME TIP!
Really good teaching and right to the meat of it! Thank you so much!
Try adding the plaster of paris to water, not other way around. And use hot water. I use more water so I can shake the plaster of paris water mixture. Then you need to leave the container so the solids settle to the bottom of the water. Throw the excess water off and add your paint. Use a kitchen sieve and strain the final mixture through it...
I have watched a lot of videos, on how to use chalk paint and by far this is the best video. I actually learned how and your video was pleasant to watch. Thank you
Thanks for putting up this video. While my stepson was at work, I, my wife, and his wife did a quick job on an old coffee table that was sitting in his basement disassembled. When he came home from work, he thought we had bought him a new table for Christmas! Sanding and painting it only took a few hours and it was dry to the touch when he saw it. Awesome stuff. My wife and I had done chalkpaint on some of our furniture but we bought it from a boutique and it cost quite a bit of money. This was super cheap and looked just as nice. We also put it on an old oak colored florescent ceiling light housing and it gave it new life and made it match much better with his kitchen.
Awesome! Glad you liked this.
I have spent hours looking for something like this. Thank you for an awesome video. I'm working on a display piece for my booth in an antique/collectibles store and this is exactly what I want to do with it. Thank you so much for taking the time to video it for us!
Sounds like a great project. Glad to help you figure it out!
Very good video. Thanks.... you are a good teacher! You don't waste time, and get the instructions across very clearly.
Well done!!
Thank you. I appreciate that!
Yes, I also appreciate less Chatty Cathy along with great visuals! Very nice!
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@@MrDiyDork HI was wondering if I be able to avoid the last step of the clear coat if I mixed some in with the paint and plaster.
Today is the first day I've ever seen one of your videos and I'm really happy it came up in my UA-cam selections. I like your video a lot because you get right to the point & don't make me watch an extremely long to get the information I'm looking for. Instead you got straight to the point & moved it along at the perfect pace. Many thanks and I appreciate it! I use chalk paint quite often and have a ton of leftover indoor house paint. So this video is great for me. Thanks again.
Thanks for sharing. You are the first I have seen mix the P.O.P with water first! Makes so much more sense! I'm going to make my own now thanks to you! Blessings
OMGosh.. I love that look! What a great catch. I've been wondering how to redue my old wooden coffee table. THANK YOU !!
LOVE your channel.
Thanks! It's easy to make and definitely has the cool, old vintage look.
This gives me inspiration to do my dining room table and chairs. I'll practice on a small project first. Thank you!
I just found your channel and love the chalk painted coffee table! When you started, I wondered why you would make your own chalk paint, but now I see why. Thank you so much for sharing! 💚💙❤️
Great video! I appreciate the clear precise reasons for each concept. I also appreciate the speed and I understood everything. I really liked this idea and it will save me so much money over chalk paint. Thanks again!
Thank you!! I love it and can't wait to try this!! Lots of good information.
I love how precise and detailed your explanation are. Thank you so much.
Dude ur my new diy hero, just simply straight up honest inexpensive advice
Oh wow. You have no idea how much I appreciate this video. I have SO MUCH paint left over from painting my walls, so this is PERFECT. Thanks again.
I'm a newbie to chalk paint and I feel like I learned so much from your video. Thank you for sharing 🤗
You're welcome. Glad you liked it!
So cool! I love using chalk paint, great tutorial!
This is EXACTLY what I was hoping to find.
I just spent 3 weeks building a crib mattress size farmhouse daybed for my dog. Needed a decent piece since it is in my livingroom. Today I applied a base coat of 1 part deep purple flat acrylic mixed with 2 parts water to create a thick stain or thin paint. Tomorrow I will use your method of paint and plaster of paris in a cream color like french vanilla. Then I'll do some distressing along the panel edges and other high-wear areas. I'm not positive yet on the sealing step but I'm leaning towards a liquid wax with a brown tint for some antiquing.
Thanks for your excellent video. I am so ready for this!
Excellent tutorial and narration. And finally, an explanation of pros/cons of top coats. Thank you!
This came out Beautiful! Thank you for the tips!
I Love it... I been wanting to try n make my own chalk paint, I love painting with chalk paint..
Thank you for your very informative video. I bought plaster of Paris at Walmart for $3.50 and use a left over paint that I already had. I saved lots of money.
OMG. This is the most informative and articulate DIY video. Most especially, I welcome all of the great news you deliver regarding saving money via making my own chalk paint. Thank you for sharing a bit of your wealth of information. I cannot wait to buy plaster of paris.
Thank you for this! This is gonna save me alot of money. Chalk paint is not cheap.
nice work...a few tips apply vaseline petro jelly over the area u plan to destress the piece corners edges... try shaking the glass jar with lid screwed on tight...shake every other time u load your brush...i prefer un-sanded white tile grout which only requires one coat, no pre-sanding, and excellent coverage...thanks
I love this! I feel like all the chalk paint tutorials on YT are monetized by expensive chalk paint companies, and the paint is EXPENSIVE! Thank you so much for this hack. You rock!!
Very kool! The bench looks so chic now. Love that color too.
LOVE LOVE LOVE I cant get over it!!!
To matify nail polish, we use cornstarch, maybe it would work with your glossy finish problem.
Sounds like an interesting idea!
Your channel was recommended by UA-cam, I found this paint method a few months ago, and have painted 4 pieces of furniture....THE BEST DIY CHALK PAINT EVER!!...I have been a diy gurl all my life...and painting is in my blood...lol. thanks for the upload, even though I have used this method, I wanted to help spread the word that this is a wonderful budget friendly way to paint your heart out...the results are fantastic....thanks!!!
Thank you for showing how to make chalk paint. Love the table, really pretty. Hope you have a blessed day.
Love the way you explain everything. Thanks 👍🏾
You're welcome. Glad you liked it!
OMG...you saved me soooo much money! Thank you!!!!! Can't wait to start my project!
Awesome!
Actually it turned out fantastic! You did and absolute great job describing the different finishes to use. Telling use the different in looks of all of it. Thanks so much for sharing!!
This is really nice too because you can have a color you want, not just what's offered in pre-mixed chalk paint.
What an awesome project! I think it turned out great too!
Thanks!
LOVE your videos so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us
Thanks for check them out!
Excellent presentation with clear instruction. Can use any colour now and save money. Thank you.
Iv shared this method to so many DIY channels I follow plus I used it myself on my cupboards and shelves for my business work & display area.
Thank you so much for sharing.
I’m in Australia
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like it and sent to myself so I may try it someday.
Finally a detailed chalk paint video...Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
I watched this video 4 yrs ago and I'm back. Great video! Great steps and technique. I'm going to, finally, try it. Thank you.
This is absolutely the BEST video on painting furniture! THANK YOU.
II had the same problem with the diy chalk paint using plaster of paris...My solution was to put the water first, then then add the plaster of paris until it is the consistency of pudding. I also used a mini wisk to stir. Then add the paint. It worked like a charm and a lot less expensive. I also used the polycrylic
Thank you for the mixing tip! Very helpful!
yeah i hate the waxing part. thank you for explaining the difference most people act like chock paint is all you need.
Short and to the point, super clear....i love this!!! Im about to makeover all my stuff. Beautiful table
I followed these directions, but used drywall compound. I then coated it with 3 coats of Polyurethane (added 10 % water so it didn't dry quite so fast, as you can end up with brush strokes). It was an old, dark brown, antique desk that was in poor condition. I did sand the piece with a small, hand sander briefly, as there were areas where the finish was flaking off, and I wanted good paint adhesion. As well, I wanted a smooth texture, which is something I wouldn't have gotten had I left it unsanded. It turned out fabulous and it is holding up very well to daily use by our 4 children who use the computer on this desk to in our homeschool. Thank you! You saved me time in priming and money over purchasing real chalk paint. :-)
OH MY GAWDDDDDD!!! i feel like i have stumbled across the pot of gold! thank you thank you!!
More like a little jar of turquoise. Amirite? You're welcome!
YES!!! I have been watching DIY's on UA-cam for the past 2 months---- by far the best and very informative.... Thank you @@@ !!!
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hairchick1985 lol
Totally agree! I watched so many videos for a few weeks that left me with more questions than answers. Finally is clear. What to do and what to buy. @MrDiYDork what paint and brand is this love the color!! Thank you
Love this, going to paint my kitchen cabinets with this!
Too bad I came across your video pretty late! We are in the process of painting our kitchen cabinets they've been strip down and sanded already! If I had seen your video before I would've just used chalk paint and saved me all that trouble!! Anyways this video was very helpful love the color you did an awesome job! But I will try this on my other pieces of furniture thanks so much!
Omg sharon what a brilliant idea 😍 im gonna give that a try i think!
That was an excellent tutorial. Great info, straight forward, and doable. Thanks!!!
I like your explaining the different products you might already have lying around and what they will look like instead of having to buy exactly what is being used by someone to achieve their look. I just subscribed so I can learn a lot of new techniques. I'm hoping you will help keep me motivated to actually do some of the DIY I'd like to get done around my house.
Thank you for explaining the reason(ing) behind the acrylic/sealant choices!
It absolutely makes a difference 👍🏻
You're welcome!
I did like that part myself. I found his expertise on sealing the piece excellent
Dear Mr. Dork, thank you for this great tutorial, I’m going to give it a try. Could I use this on a book shelf that I’ve already painted but is chipping in spots because I paint on the cheap veneer without sanding?
thank you for simplifying DIY Chalk paint. This tutorial is simply wonderful, easy, well done. WOW! I loved the color you chose for this project. I love it.
I have just tried this and am waiting for the second coat to dry. It has gone on beautifully, I kept spraying the brush with water and I have a lovely result. Thank you for sharing this, it will save so much money rather than spend a fortune on chalk paint. I am also going to order, off Amazon, calcium carbonate as this is what they use in chalk paint. Once again thank you, I am so happy....
Love this! Love the color...thanks for sharing about the protective coating as well.
Is their a certain type of brush you recommend for polyurethane??
Wow thank you so much . I love chalk paint but I refuse to pay so much for it , now wow thanks
Yeah, it can be crazy expensive. This is a super affordable way to make some that's pretty similar to the legit stuff.
MrDiyDork well I am going to do this this weekend ,thanks a heap xoxox
Molly Mayor please share a link to your final piece.
WONDERFUL VIDEO! This is the best video on the web on chalk painting. All others are just “infomercials” Thank you.
Im obsessed with chalk paint. I want to try this. Thanks for sharing!
l figured it was Plaster of Paris in Paint...and the Price l've seen Quarts of Milk Paint sell for is ridiculous...
$30 or more! That looks so awesome! l will never understand why some people freak out at the thought of painting wood? Sometimes it truly increases the value of Piece and painting furniture is an Art unto itself!
Genius mate! Nice one 👍
Thanks. It mixed easily and gave it a nice, chalky finish.
Awesome chalk paint! 👏 Thanks for the details & sharing.🙌
I stumbled across this accidentally and I’m so glad I did 😃 I never knew how easy or cheap it is to make my own chalk paint. Thank you!
When I distress, I use the wet method. I let the chalk paint dry for maybe 20 minutes, then take a clean lint free rag , soak in water and wring out as much as possible, then start off lightly rubbing where you want to distress, and put as much pressure as you need to get the look you want, works great.
That's what I saw some other people doing to their chalk painted pieces too. I haven't tried that on this plaster/paint combo yet though.
This was great! I'm going to try this! 💚🙂
have fun!
you haven given so many important informations regarding chalk paint...thank you so much!!!! just what I was looking for
after watching a couple other chalk paint recipes yours seems it would be the easiest. Looking forward to giving a try and also less expensive the ready made chalk paint 😊
Great video thanks I loved it! In my experience with wax over chalk paint I've never had to go back and wax it again months down the road. Waxed it in the beginning and I was done. Could it be that I used wax made for chalk paint as opposed to another wax?
Yeah, that might be it. I don't always re-wax my pieces either, but it's definitely not as hard or permanent as other finishes. Probably the only time you'd really need to do it is on a piece that gets lots of use like tables tops, handles, etc.
Great video..easy instructions..thank you
Thank you. Glad you liked it!
Thank bud , your explanation is so simple , straight to the point ... thanks again god bless
Perfect tutorial , simple , easy....well done!! can't wait to try it out.
You can use spackling instead of paster of Paris. It's already a wet consistency so no need to add water. Just a tip 🙂
Hey Dork! Great tutorial THANKS!!
glad you liked it!
Thanks for getting straight to the business. Clear and useful info, Cheers!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! It’s amazing how expensive chalk paint has become as its popularity has increased! 🙏
This looks great!
thanks!
Dude...keep em coming..another awesome project...BRAVO...!!!
Really beautiful. You are a great teacher!! I can't wait to try your technique and make my own teal chalk paint,
MrDiyDork
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Very good explanation, you are indeed a very good teacher, keep us posted please
I have used metallic silver chalk paint to redo my dining table and chairs, it looks awesome and I use the wax that is for chalk paint and it is sealed well. I am still thinking of using gloss sealant as well
You are the best
This was very informative......great job!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Love the color of the paint!
amazing, I live in a country where chalk pain is not even an option but thank god for youtube and you specifically for this recipe
I love the ease and coverage of chalk paint but I equally love the glossy look. Can I use a gloss sealer over this paint?
Sure can!
MrDiyDork thanks! I can't wait to try it!
Can chalk paint go right on any surface or do you need to sand first? I have an oak curio cabinet but it's finished with a shinier coat or maybe veneer? I love the cabinet but not that natural oak colour. I'd like to make it a nice espresso colour if I could.
pinkyt67 Yes with chalk paint you can apply it to any surface. Then seal it, I like polycrylic. You can choose from matte to shiny and everything in between.
my favourite colour, you did a brilliant job love it
Love it! Haven't had the confidence to try chalk paint ~ till now! Looks terrific. Thanks!
Thanks! It's easy to make. Just be sure to mix it well and it should work out great.