Chalk Paint vs. Regular Latex Paint for Furniture | Battle of the Paints!

What’s the deal with Chalk Paint? Why not just use regular latex? Have you ever wondered? I decided to do a side by side comparison of chalk paint, latex paint, acrylic paint and alkyd paint to figure it out!
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00:00 intro
01:30 set up
05:53 scorecard #1
06:52 stick test
07:36 sanding test
09:51 scratch test
14:31 final thoughts
15:37 scorecard #2
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Paints Used in this video:
+ Country Chic Paint in Nightfall
+ House & Canvas Chalk Paint in Morning Mist
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+ Fusion Mineral Paint in Inglenook
+ Benjamin Moore, Ben Semi Gloss Latex in Castle Walls 1573
+ Benjamin Moore, Advance in Quiet Moments 1563
TSP Alternative Cleaner
220 Grit Sandpaper
Zinsser BIN Shellac Based Primer
1" Frog Tape
Varathane Diamond Wood Finish in Satin
(Varathane Ultimate Water Based Polyurathane in the US)
All Paints and Topcoat were applied with Zibra Paint Brushes
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[@amandabilderback]

It's so interesting to me that it all boils down, more or less, to how well you prep your piece. Thank you for the experiment, Katie!

[@christinesews5886]

Absolutely amazed over how much time and effort went into this video!!! Thank you!

[@natalierichardsonrn9350]

Thank you so VERY MUCH For doing such a thorough BUT no unnecessarily long drawn out video of watching you paint for 10-20 minutes or more! Both this video and your top coat video has helped me tremendously with improving the outcomes of my attempts to paint some “ inherited” and some thrift store furniture items that I have always wanted to restore / redo in my personal style!

[@dusbus2384]

My experience is doing two coats of primer sanding just like you did can cut down on the amount of paint needed to get good coverage on the work piece. I'd rather apply an extra coat of primer @ $.40/oz vs an extra coat of paint @ $1.00+/oz. This is especially true with the latex paint with built in gloss. I'd also say that the traditional paint doesn't need a top coat. IMHO after just finishing a couple of projects for my daughters room with chalk paint I'll never use it again bc it's expensive and so is the poly top coat and takes just as long to do a job at twice the cost. Again just my $.02.

[@stevemcniel9515]

So true. Chalk paint is for specific uses such as distressed look. It's not beginner friendly and is unforigiving on accidental over application. Not to metion one touch requires cleaning because it leaves a mark. Not a fan of chalk paint, not at all

[@lynnsamons7507]

Thank you! For a new furniture painter it's nice to see all the comparisons on not only durability but how time consuming some types of paints are vs others!

[@jennlizzy2019]

I LOVE product comparisons. Your experiment was great and fair. Thank you for doing this 'battle' for all of us.

[@anncastaneda934]

I just love your channel.. the most helpful videos I’ve watched. You truly love to share your knowledge and it shows. You have tremendous talent and so authentic. Thank you!

[@Moldy_Lemon]

The amount of effort you put in to test the stickiness of the product after it was dry was amazing and so helpful

[@lisafreebairn7736]

Thanks for the discussion. I used Benjamin Moore Advance to paint my kitchen cabinets and it is an amazing paint. You have to know how to handle it. It needs 16 hours to dry and it needs like a month to cure.You also really need the primer as well. But it dries hard and protective and does not require a top coat. I did 4 coats and my cabinets look professionally finished. You can customize your colors. I didn't think it did as well with a sprayer, but works amazing with a synthetic brush. You get NO brush strokes. When you use semi gloss you do not need a top coat! I hand sanded every cabinets, every coat going from 220 grit to 400 and eventually 600 at the end and honestly the finish is smooth as glass. I think people are scared to use it, but I loved working with it.

[@salvagedbykscott]

Yes! I did wait the 16 hours between coats and let it cure for the full 30 days before moving on. For my furniture business those are both enormous draw backs, along with the 4+ coat coverage when other paints only need 2. I did also find that it needed the same protective topcoat to hold up to the other paints. I don’t think it will a paint that I reach for often but we do all get the best results using whatever products we feel confident using. Thank you so much for watching today!

[@lisafreebairn7736]

@@salvagedbykscott I can imagine!!! Of course you absolutely need something fast drying for what you do! I am super excited to try Silk, and if it had been available to me last summer I probably would have used it. I love that gave all these paints this kind of test.

[@simonamichaels232]

The Command brand is far superior to the Advance. It dries super fast. Loved painting my china cabinet, and my laundry cabinets.

[@JustMe-tk2rp]

I’ve been studying up on paints as I have 3 commission pieces and 6 of my own pieces to do in the next few months. Thx so much for the side by side comparisons.

[@sulysaldana5867]

Great video. Loved how detailed and fair you where when testing these out. I’ve always used latex paint because I’ve never heard of furniture paint. So this really makes me want to try chalk paint now. Thank you for doing these test.

[@PankDotOwner]

Great information. Thanks for taking the time to do all of that!

[@jeffreybelanger3723]

Thank you for your time with this. It is very helpful to have your opinion on durability and value on these 4 out of the zillions of options.

[@kellyhowell2668]

This was an incredibly well thought out and useful experiment. Thanks for undergoing all the leg work for us!

[@diysbydar]

Wow. That's enlightening. You really put them to the test. Makes me realize that the purpose of the piece can dictate what paint you use for its over all durability.

[@TatianaBalashova]

Thank you Katie! Such a sophisticated test and beautifully shot. Thank you for the effort!

[@irenearbuckle4744]

Thank you for taking the time to do this comparison. Great information!!

[@kaihandren9309]

......auditorium fell hushed .... the Lab Coat approached .... prodding & poking- a hiss , a crack, bubbling & ..."Behold !," was shouted ... gasps & awe .... Ms Katie gestured.... and ascended !

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Thank you for your time in doing this testing!

[@vancitycathy8422]

This is so freaking helpful. Thanks for doing all the work for us and by extension saving us all time, money and heartache. Amazing video.

[@LauriPEaton]

this was extremely helpful. thank you for your meticulous experiment. i really appreciate how detailed and realistic you are when sharing your knowledge.

[@michelelee5339]

Excellent video! The results are exactly what I expected. I sincerely appreciate you running this test & sharing with us 😊👍

[@salvagedbykscott]

Thank YOU for watching! I appreciate your support.

[@stealth48nurse]

Thank you for your thorough and organized explanation of each paint. This will help me save time and grief.

[@tallmountainman]

I'm a sucker for comparisons. Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Now I know what paints I should look for when starting to paint my own furniture.

[@mcm.walnuter3479]

Love these tests! Thank you 😊

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

It’s like a science experiment! I am happy to learn from your expertise.

[@PaxPixie7]

Thank you so much for unselfishly sharing your experience with us. Very thorough and informative.

[@jena2122]

I just picked up a piece to flip because I’ve been so inspired by your channel! This video is EXACTLY what I need right now. Thank you!!

[@pamallen2498]

Thank you for all the work you put into this demonstration.

[@kellybartlett4798]

I love your videos so much. You put a lot of time and patience into them, thank you.

[@cecilliafalke5752]

Great job!!! You are very clear and thorough with your explanations and methodology and summing it up in a chart is very useful. Thank you

[@dutchessoftruth5435]

Best video I have seen for questions about painting techs. Thank you for all your hard work, most informative 👏

[@frelnc]

This was a great demonstration and helped to illustrate that prep is key. Thank you, Katie!

[@starnyc5964]

Great video Katie.....you are the gift that keeps on giving!!!!! Thank you and God Bless

[@Paint_Ward]

Every video I’ve seen from you has been so helpful to me, and is always full of good, unbiased information. In the past, I’ve always leaned towards the idea of restoring the original wood/veneer of a piece of furniture, rather than painting over it. To be fair, I think I’ll always be a bit peeved to see a chalk paint finish over certain antique wooden furniture, bc I know how much effort goes into specific finishes in woodworking (especially when it was done prior to power tools and mass-produced/supplied materials). You and your channel, however, have definitely helped opened my eyes! I can appreciate the benefits of painting a piece, and now I see a lot of it comes down to the piece itself, and not just preference. I also love the business aspects of your channel, it’s all very helpful to those trying to work their way into furniture flipping & restoration, too. Thank you so much! I look forward to seeing more from you :)

[@salvagedbykscott]

Thank YOU for all of your support!

[@lollylolly8186]

Chalk paint is really good at protecting the wood below so any restoration could be done. But usually we research the piece we are flipping just in case. I tend to buy/ find pieces that need tlc and aren’t rare or made from rare, hard to find wood. But to me it’s ultimately up to the buyer/finder of that piece what they want to do with it. Painted pieces often are worth more to people than a restored wooden piece. If it’s a business you are doing it for the money. Most of us have a personal standard of avoiding those special pieces, plus the initial investment can eliminate and profit margin. Do I see pieces I don’t personally feel comfortable painting, yes but I’m not going to judge those who choose to. Unless they used regular spray paint. Then I might be judging on the inside.😁

[@flossyb.9532]

You have no idea how helpful this is, thank you so much!!!

[@scgauth]

Those videos are SO useful! Thank you for taking the time to do thorough tests and sharing it with your community. You make furniture salvaging so much more accessible for everybody!

[@vanlo1178]

I never thought I’d hear bm paint is the least expensive. Lol I’ve always loved it because I’m not the best at rolling walls and it goes on like someone that knows how to paint did my walls. It always turns out so nice!

[@grasshopperdoy]

Great examination and sharing of results at each step of the way.

[@Boomerinthewild62]

This is the best comparison test I've seen yet 👍

[@jenniferchafin7260]

Good job Katie! Thank you for this❤️

[@Nin5083]

Thank you for your video… i just started on this adventure and had wondered what the benefit to each paint would be and whether or not it makes a difference…you answered all my questions. Great video, so thorough!

[@annaibrahim2052]

Every video that you make teaches me something new and necessary. You are so interesting and clear in your instruction and a pleasure to listen to. Thanks so much.

[@pattydonovan2646]

I am so glad to see this video. I kept thinking Benjamin Moore Advance paint would be great on furniture. It’s what I used on my kitchen & bathroom cabinets.

[@mariadi1069]

That was very smart idea, thank you! Bless you.

[@kellyevans8321]

Such a great comparison. Clearly base coat/primer and sealer really matters in the latex world.

[@kathrynjohnson9926]

Good to know! Thanks for this, it helps to know all about this like costs and coverage.

[@merari1098]

Thank you for taking the time to provide this great information. I learned a lot from it 👍

[@fineartlifestyling]

What a thorough video! Thankyou fo taking the time to do this very well thought out and controlled experiment.

[@pamelasmith2545]

Thank you for this video and all of the effort you went to to make it. Like you said, prep your piece properly. It’s time well spent.

[@teresaarledge7193]

Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into this video. I learned so much.

[@wendysowski6904]

Katie! Thank you for this video of your test. It was very helpful!

[@claudiaguzman6092]

Such a good tutorial, thank you Katie!

[@cynthiathurston7656]

Great info! Thanks for the demonstration.

[@kellynichols3124]

Thank you for sharing this, as I use all type of paints on my furniture projects!

[@sabrinarankin9704]

As usual, I learned so much from watching another one of ur videos! Thank you for putting this info out there!

[@amelinahernandez9248]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I’m new to painting furniture and wanted to paint my nightstands. I was pulling my hair out over all the options. You are awesome!

[@MsKiessa]

Seriously I am sad that I am new to your channel because THIS IS EXACTLY the type of review I have been looking for when trying to choose how I should paint my furniture. Would LOVE to see this for kitchen cabinets (as I am looking to possibly chalk paint mine as well). Thanks for the great video! I will be watching more!

[@CarolWiepert]

Thank you for this video. I've wondered about the differences in paint types and you answered all my questions. 🙂

[@neliborba101]

Taking the time to do this kind of demonstration was nice of you. 🥰Thank you.

[@anmnou]

I am very impressed with your approach! And thank you for the "scratching sound coming up" disclaimer! 🙂 I really love the beautiful subdued shades you used here too.

[@od2437]

All the colors you used for testing are so beautiful

[@leahrivka]

This was a great way to test and very fair.

[@maureenamos5240]

Hi from down under. Great video. Thank you. It was refreshing to not hear banter about your personal life like most other videos. It was concise and well made. I'm looking forward to watching more. Go girl!

[@AJourneytoMe]

As always, another great video. Thanks so much!

[@lisaroth7526]

i have watched comparison videos before, but you're the first person to follow the manufacturer's recommendations as far as re-coating and curing. I am impressed and very appreciative. I did wonder why you chose semi-gloss latex paint, since the finish would be different from a matte chalk type paint. I may need to watch again, as I could have missed something. Excellent information. Thanks so much!

[@salvagedbykscott]

I chose a semi gloss because I’ve had SO many people tell me that semi gloss or gloss doesn’t require a topcoat. I wanted to see if that was true. It’s not! 🤪 thanks so much for watching!

[@LumunGames]

well presented, very thorough. Thank you Katie

[@salvagedbykscott]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much 😊

[@lynnez7389]

Thank you for sharing doing this! So very helpful!!

[@daphneel201]

I have the same problem of coverage with the advance from Benjamin Moore. Glad that I watched you tested all sort of paint!

[@marigold100-1]

I appreciate this video so much! Thank you for doing this experiment and sharing your experience with us :)

[@lizhoward9754]

Wow! This was a great comparison. I certainly learned a lot

[@JackieBluXO]

Thank you for doing this demonstration, it was very helpful!

[@melindaverner8831]

Awesome video Katie! Amazed they all held up so well to the fork test!! 💓

[@salvagedbykscott]

They really did! Better than I expected from any of them.

[@pamboone6921]

Wow! Super good info! Thx Katie. ❤️

[@doudou53d44]

Very interesting !!!! Loved that 👍

[@donnadeleon8827]

This was great thanks for the info!!

[@moderndancerforever7711]

Awesome information! Thank you!

[@jenniferkilgore9967]

Really great informed video ,great work on this project. Thank you

[@angelanieuwenhuis6344]

What a GREAT demonstration. Thankyou now I don't have to do this myself. ❤🇨🇦

[@janamartinkova4323]

Thank you Katie ! Such a useful video. I learned a lot from this one. I haven't start remaking furniture yet but I will soon hopefully as I feel it is going to be my new hobby plus I have some cheap furniture to do for new flat. Again, Love it and continue with your brilliant videos. ♥️♥️

[@melissahall7009]

Thank you!! I look forward to learning more from you.

[@daytoncommunitycatproject3746]

How thorough! Great job!

[@leahroby241]

Until the lockdown, I had never heard of a furniture paint. I have used Benjamin Moore's and store brands. But I was not doing anything artistic with the paint. Thank you for the side by side.

[@gordannette]

Ok SOOO glad I found you - a fellow Canadian!! Loved this video - it was so very helpful!!! Thank YOU!

[@refinishedinstyle3818]

Thanks Katie! Awesome info

[@latoyadavis3312]

Great educational video!! I love the color palette also!

[@susans7091]

Excellent test!

[@sofiavine2665]

Woooww...Katie thank you so very much for sharing ❤

[@alaclette3289]

This us such a great video, thank you so much for making this!

[@vsen7]

Chalk paints are so expensive in my country I never tried them. I just come here and see you using it. Thank you for such a detailed comparison.. You're awesome.

[@rabbitruler44]

Wow thanks! I’m thinking about doing my first paint job on my desk and it’s pretty intimidating but this is great.

[@khurtubise1]

This video was brilliant. I seriously want a two thumbs up button. Thanks for such a great comparison video. Your testing was so thorough and fair in process and application and testing methods! Kudos! ❤

[@libbyannstew8775]

Excellent video Katie! You answered so many questions I had. You’re a fantastic teacher. Thank you. ;-)

[@lollylolly8186]

I’ve always heard that latex paint doesn’t have the longevity of chalk paint and that chalk/clay paint has the most stick to it-ness and is most protective of the wood below. Fumes are a huge factor for me so chalk/clay paint suits me. It’s much easier to repaint over a chalk based paint or to strip off chalk based paint for restoration. I tend to use a primer too if I suspect bleeding, am not sure the environment it came out of or it’s going to be a solid colour with no distressing. I was using Bin Zinsser but it would not cover a piece that was bleeding, after several coats I turned to Salvation Solution in clear by Debi’s Design Diary. It’s much runnier than your usual base paint but much less stinky and quick drying. Plus it leaves a lovely smooth finish for your paint, any distressing is easy since it’s clear. I found it to be more effective than Bin but much more expensive even though you didn’t need as much. It was surprising how many coats your two non furniture paint required. That equals a lot more work on big pieces, time is money. Plus the dry time is a turn off. I’m guessing you would also have more trouble blending. Summary, I’m sticking to my chalk/clay paint for durability, ease of use, blendability, odor free and easy clean up. Plus it’s non toxic and I adore the company. Very interesting results though. Thx Katie! ❤️❤️👏👏

[@salvagedbykscott]

Thanks so much Lolly 😘 I’ll be sticking to my chalk paints too ❤️

[@fatherfabulous]

Very helpful. Thanks for this video.

[@Cheronadare]

This is one of the most satisfying videos I've seen in a long time. Thank you.

[@Cheronadare]

And that sanding sound warning!

[@bethhaller3885]

This was great! Thank you so, so much!

[@Tango1one1]

Thank you for sharing the experiment it was really instructive

[@nancydonahue4256]

This was super interesting and helpful. Thank you!

[@theotherwhitney3302]

super helpful! thanks, Kate

[@vivalarehab7065]

Thank you so much for this detailed information!!