What are the chalk colors;
This color should not be confused with chalkboard color, which creates a surface on which you can write with chalk. Instead, this specialized paint imparts a chalky look and feel to surfaces.
Once the chalk paint dries, DIYers often add waxes and finishes to the surface to seal it, create a patina and give it a vintage-inspired feel. Depending on whether you paint an object in a solid color or add a vintage finish, chalk colors can work with various home decor styles, from minimalist to bohemian to farmhouse.
How is chalk paint different from other paints?
In addition to the matte finish, chalk paints differ from traditional paint in many other ways.
One of the advantages is that they require no preparation—it can paint right over most clean, dry surfaces (except metal or glossy laminate), even if they're already painted. For this reason, DIYers love to use chalk paint on vintage pieces that have cracks or lots of detail, since the paint goes on smoothly, even over layers of paint.
Plus, because of its consistency, chalk paint is less likely to drip than regular paint. Chalk paint is water-based, so you can clean your brushes with soap and water instead of having to use mineral spirits.
How to use chalk paints
Chalk paints are most often used to give furniture a matte finish, but can also be used to paint a whole wall if you really like the result. It has the power to transform a bedroom chest of drawers into a statement piece or give the dining room table an old charm. The best part: when you paint a piece of furniture, you don't have to worry about removing it first previous layers of paint.
