Pro Tips for a Perfect Chalk Paint Finish / DIY Guide

[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@sharonjansky3877]

If never heard of sanding with a wet sanding block. Thanks for this great tip!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Sharon 🌸 have a great day

[@sabrinahowe-coopman683]

Just wanted I needed to know!!!! I watched this video on my Roku tv in my studio and then came back here so I could comment!!! Awesome technique!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!! So glad to help out ❤️ it works fabulous

[@cmadigi]

wait. what??? i'm not sure if i'm more impressed with the smooth paint job or the reverse mod podge thing!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Lol!!! Both work great for sign making

[@grandaygain]

I am each time amazed at the simplest tips you keep coming up with. Thank you so much.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌸 glad to help out and I always have lots of tips and tricks up my sleeve 😜

[@crushedforme]

Wow! Thank you so much for posting this video! I am excited to try fixing my brush strokes and also the great idea for sign creation!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tinkerdee5923]

Awesome tips .... I so enjoy watching your channel .... Thank You so much for sharing !!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ hope you find lots of good content!

[@joleneuccello3588]

Thank you this tip!!! makes a great difference !!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it sure does Jolene. Thanks for watching!

[@sharonhampton3042]

Turned out great. Thanks for the tip

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ♥️

[@mastiffmom2592]

It’s nice to see you! Your project turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing the wet sanding technique! My end goal is to flip furniture but I have been so nervous with my first piece that I haven’t done any crafting… I’ve been refinishing a little side table. You know I’m a nervous Nancy, right? It almost feels like I’m asking permission to take the next step. LOL I’m waiting for the paint color to come in the mail. I got some great experience with it! Everything from stripping, sanding, wood filler and wood glue. I wanted to stain the top and the little drawer but I don’t think it’s going to get any cleaner. I reached out to a couple of people for advice but they aren’t on, yet. Most likely I’m going to end up painting the whole thing and I’m okay with that. I so enjoy your work and I’ve learned a ton from you! Sorry this got so long! 😳😆 Enjoy your day ☀️

[@MissMolly3377]

You sound just like me....I am almost afraid to try the first step. So, I have some pieces here, a side table, a stool, and I am going to practice with them. I want to do some serious furniture flipping, with clay and decoupage and all of that, and the only one who is stopping me....is me. I am a perfectionist is the problem, and I see every tiny mistake, that no one else would notice, but me. I hate this about myself. It is horrible because it stunts my creativity. I know once I start, i will be okay, it is just that first step.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Sometimes you just have to jump right in a just do it!! Sometimes they are my best projects when I don’t plan and just start painting.❤️

[@mastiffmom2592]

@@MissMolly3377 YES! SAME!

[@gennachan8506]

Great advice! Thx for posting

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gwenolds6740]

Such great tips! Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌸

[@marierenstrom3884]

Love it!🤗😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@kathleenmay6711]

This is a great technique that I'm going to have to try. My problem is everytime I sand and then put on wax I see the scratches from the sandpaper. Maybe this way I wouldn't see those scratches. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ this will help a lot to get rid of those lines

[@inthekitchen8842]

Thank you!🎉

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Ana-bu3hh]

I will try that. I really hope it works.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@haylzc827]

Thank you for the tip, how simple but very effective. Can you use this technique for brush strokes in chalkboard paint as well?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, you sure can. Thanks for watching.

[@basho9306]

Amazing thanks. Does it work with oil paint?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No it doesn’t

[@8bandit9]

Hi Deidre! My name is Sandy. I am new to this and liked your video. I want to make a couple of things for a fundraiser for pets. I have 2 wooden trays and I was going to add some pet themed oven mitts and towels. I want to try your technique. First question can you make your second or third coat a lighter color so it looks distressed with 2 colors and can I finish it with something so if they want to use the tray for food or should I put a note in there do not use to serve food? Sorry soooo long!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you sure can! Have fun

[@mastersop]

Its very nice, how to make a white text on black thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You would have to use a Cricut or hand paint :) Thanks for watching

[@mastersop]

@@OurUpcycledLife thanks you for answering i am indonesian live in bali like your videos. Oh ya, the finishing was needed top coat?

[@Crawfordrusticcreations]

Thank you for sharing this tip! What can you use if you don't have packing paper? I bought a couple cupboards from Restore. I have only spray painted but I want to paint the others with chalk paint

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ White tissue paper will probably work well also. Use a couple sheet scrunched up

[@MakeItWithMich]

Just wanted to let you know to change THEN to THAN. Hopefully you can just paint over it with black and no one will notice!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

What the heck!! How did I miss that... My sister is a teacher and always catches these for me 🤪 I’ll fix it up and change my graphic... thanks for pointing that out ❤️

[@BetteAvila]

Do you think you could do this with the orbital sander?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes

[@paulapackard8927]

Will this work on glass plates?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, it will just make sure to prime your glass before you put the chalk paint on so it will adhere better

[@TheHeatherhales1988]

Do you put brush in the water each time you get the new paint?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes

[@CheriKoning]

I’m painting raw wood and I primed it first. If I use cream chalk paint what do I use to distress it when there is only white primer under the chalk paint

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I use different colour underneath so you get that pop of colour

[@kzoorue56]

Nice pointers for a smoother chalk paint finish. Don't you need to put a finish coat (like wax) on so the chalk paint doesn't chip away?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I use polycrylic sealer

[@SarahWeaber]

How do you get the reversed font?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Google Docs Tutorial: How to Mirror and Flip Images for Stunning Graphics kzbin.info/www/bejne/jV6bo6Nois-qiZo

[@mjm3003]

What is packing paper? I’m confused on what that is?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Paper used to pack in boxes for shipping

[@Paula-vr5rm]

What is the baking soda in paint that you talked about

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Discover the Magic of Baking Soda Paint / Easy DIY kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoPTmn6Xj5KEfKc

[@katew8982]

Your sign should read...more important "than"....not more important "then."