tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post8409937669437822980..comments2024-03-28T09:51:27.698-05:00Comments on Let's Add Sprinkles: My Chalk Paint FailKatie Mansfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-56891902606812531252013-05-15T01:39:46.458-05:002013-05-15T01:39:46.458-05:00You must use wax when using chalk paint, you never...You must use wax when using chalk paint, you never get the actual color until its waxed. After paint dries do one really good coat of wax and buff it with the brush, let that sit for a few hours then wax really good again. You'll never see the full color or have any sort of protection without wax.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-24337942776454936232013-02-26T18:15:51.033-06:002013-02-26T18:15:51.033-06:00It was a lot of work. I love how it looks but not ...It was a lot of work. I love how it looks but not how it feels. I didn't distress it, but if I don't do something it will be distressed naturally. <br />Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment.Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-75027268380718016702013-02-26T18:13:16.034-06:002013-02-26T18:13:16.034-06:00I guess. It was pretty expensive. I think I will s...I guess. It was pretty expensive. I think I will stick to regular paint in the future. Thanks for stopping by.Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-65747418637868516752013-02-26T18:12:06.216-06:002013-02-26T18:12:06.216-06:00Oh I am so sorry. That is how it looked with clear...Oh I am so sorry. That is how it looked with clear poly. A lot of work to do kitchen cabinets, sorry. Thanks for stopping in. Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-21036264098564539512013-02-23T20:37:41.770-06:002013-02-23T20:37:41.770-06:00I used AS chalk paint on my oak kitchen cabinets i...I used AS chalk paint on my oak kitchen cabinets in pure white and want to redo them as the tanins in the wood came through and made the doors look yellowed and streaked. Before I did the other ones on the opposite side of the kitchen I read that one had to put on a coat of shellac. Did that and am happy with the other side of the room. And, I used gloss enamel on them and love that side of my kitchen. Wish I had the information before I started the whole shebang!♥♫Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116154641827479893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-82950696037975653152013-02-22T07:17:52.921-06:002013-02-22T07:17:52.921-06:00No, it doesn't look like a fail at all - it lo...No, it doesn't look like a fail at all - it looks beautiful. Sounds like a lot of work though ! I just took a class at a local shop to learn how to use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. They kept emphasizing the use of clear wax at the end of the process. I don't know if the polyurethane would do the same job as the clear wax - but I would think so...the piece of furniture I did seemed to come out fine. It's only been a month, but the finish seems hard as paint. I did very little distressing, I don't always like that look on certain pieces....Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10025858898931210039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-22159796596127967622013-02-21T23:29:18.166-06:002013-02-21T23:29:18.166-06:00I think it is so pretty--but I am always more happ...I think it is so pretty--but I am always more happy with my own handmade chalk paint than I am with the name brand ones. I don't understand why they get so much money for it--I guess because everybody wants it!Shabby chic Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823848210658888319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-45374808813812885962013-02-21T17:49:59.596-06:002013-02-21T17:49:59.596-06:00Thank you, Anne. Have a great day. Thank you, Anne. Have a great day. Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-9779945991577883442013-02-21T17:49:40.984-06:002013-02-21T17:49:40.984-06:00Ha ha. I will see how it goes. A little chippy is ...Ha ha. I will see how it goes. A little chippy is fine, just not peeling. :)Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-86847760020295587712013-02-21T17:48:51.511-06:002013-02-21T17:48:51.511-06:00I am smitten with painted cabinets since we did th...I am smitten with painted cabinets since we did the kitchen. It transformed my dated cabinets.Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-59827381673993735122013-02-21T17:48:00.406-06:002013-02-21T17:48:00.406-06:00I will have to look for Polycyrilic. I didn't ...I will have to look for Polycyrilic. I didn't like the yellowing. I have a little stool I wanted to paint too. I may try it out on that.Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-15189514970234161202013-02-21T17:46:52.561-06:002013-02-21T17:46:52.561-06:00Thank you so much, Shelia. I love how it looks, we...Thank you so much, Shelia. I love how it looks, we will see how it holds up. So far, so good.Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-28379384352552800152013-02-21T17:46:06.598-06:002013-02-21T17:46:06.598-06:00Thanks, Erin. I will see how it wears. Thanks, Erin. I will see how it wears. Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-6698015514552560752013-02-21T17:45:17.504-06:002013-02-21T17:45:17.504-06:00It is just the two of us, so I will see how it wea...It is just the two of us, so I will see how it wears. Thanks for stopping in.Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-75936683937531059682013-02-21T17:44:41.279-06:002013-02-21T17:44:41.279-06:00Thank you, April. I will go get some of their wax ...Thank you, April. I will go get some of their wax or I will color match it with enamel.<br />I love, love the color and I don't want it to look aged or brown. Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-76295859115156155592013-02-20T22:56:32.523-06:002013-02-20T22:56:32.523-06:00I have just starting using chalk paint myself &...I have just starting using chalk paint myself & LOVE it! However, the finish will not wear well if it is not sealed with furniture wax or poly, but as you stated, that yellows. There are several furniture waxes out there including ones by CC Caldwell that goes with it's paint~just go back to the store where you bought it & I am sure they will be more than happy to show you how to use the wax. Or I believe some chalk paints have a "bonding medium" to help them adhere but that may be milk paint i am thinking of. Good luck! April Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-58024919978585950722013-02-20T11:18:59.376-06:002013-02-20T11:18:59.376-06:00Well it dosn't look like a fail, but I know wh...Well it dosn't look like a fail, but I know what you mean about scratching off. I have had to stop myself from using chalk paint on somethings because of that fear.Laura @ duke manor farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201228619411520365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-43684519198380018102013-02-19T17:20:44.642-06:002013-02-19T17:20:44.642-06:00It looks beautiful in your photos.
xx
AnneIt looks beautiful in your photos.<br />xx<br />AnneAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188350801843939928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-20379096528548399122013-02-18T23:35:04.588-06:002013-02-18T23:35:04.588-06:00Well, it may be a fail, but it looks darn good! I...Well, it may be a fail, but it looks darn good! I had the same issue with the poly, plus I used the water based kind and it just chipped off!!! Oh, well, it is certainly distressed or maybe in distress!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084166456186379106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-38486090491765483412013-02-18T22:28:14.474-06:002013-02-18T22:28:14.474-06:00So funny...I just had my major paint fail too...bu...So funny...I just had my major paint fail too...but mine was seriously ugly and I had to repaint in a different color. Sounds like it was a lot of work, but it looks AMAZING!! I love this and believe it or not I think it just motivated me to paint my cabinets!! So pretty in white!<br />Karen<br /><br />Shabby Brocante, Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02883353869007660698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-85390684690720400262013-02-18T20:09:04.765-06:002013-02-18T20:09:04.765-06:00Your vanity looks great! I hope the finish holds u...Your vanity looks great! I hope the finish holds up for you. I've used chalk paint (both brands) and have had some of the same issues. Polyurethane will always give light colored paints a yellow tint. Polycyrlic is more expensive, but doesn't yellow. Good luck- I've had a few nightmare paint projects- no fun at all!SheilaG @ Plum Doodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581627279563855253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-88008191182965817412013-02-18T19:34:12.386-06:002013-02-18T19:34:12.386-06:00Well, your vanity looks beautiful! Sorry you had s...Well, your vanity looks beautiful! Sorry you had so much trouble with the chalk paint and I hope your finish lasts for you. I've still never used chalk paint. I guess I want my paint to truly cover. Your have a very lovely bathroom too.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459400132166733757.post-28961383721620133302013-02-18T19:29:14.171-06:002013-02-18T19:29:14.171-06:00I love how this looks! I hope it doesn't turn...I love how this looks! I hope it doesn't turn out to be a fail! I am thinking about painting the oak vanity in my powder room, too. The color looks great. Wishing you good luck with the finish!Erin~Just*Grandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15319324419730740156noreply@blogger.com