The Best DIY Chalk Paint - Side by Side Comparison of 4 Most Popular Recipes

[@madambutterfly5343]

I just get the samples in matte mixed to the color I want. Looks just like chalk paint

[@confusedbutexcited]

Perfect video - very helpful thanks!

[@kkabsher4601]

I’ve had the best luck with plaster of Paris and calcium carbonate. For best results with either one, you need to have a flat paint - not satin or eggshell or semi-gloss. FLAT paint. Bear in mind, it will take 30 days to fully cure and harden if you’re using any type of latex paint so you cannot guage a scratch test until then. It will scratch before fully cured. I always prime laminate regardless. Thanks for sharing!

[@larouxstone4966]

Thank you for this video. It’s exactly what I was looking for!

[@RefreshLiving]

I'm so glad! It's was really interesting to put them all side by side - I learned quite a bit!!

[@theombrehombre]

What is your technique for blending colors on furniture using chalk paint made from calcium carbonate? I’m really struggling. I’m currently using satin finish with the 4 tablespoons per 2 tablespoons of water to each cup of paint. And my main issue is when I go to blend the color underneath starts gunking and chunking up rather than blending. The water doesn’t seem to activate it, but rather start removing it. Am I using the wrong recipe for blending technique? Should the first color dry longer first or should I be painting immediately for the blend?

[@RefreshLiving]

I'm sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I personally have not tried blending/layering with calcium carbonate DIY chalk paint. Although, having used it in other ways, I can say I'm not too surprised that it doesn't blend as well as regular chalk paint. The texture of it is quite unique, especially when using satin sheen base. I'd be really interested to see if you were able to get it to work- please let me know!

[@LeighAnneHolland]

What type of paint should I use?