Chalk Paint 101 for Beginners

Painting furniture with chalk paint can be a fun and creative way to give your home a fresh new look. But what exactly is chalk paint, what's so great about it and how do you use it?

Plain Jane Chalk Paint offers a uniquely beautiful matt finish and requires very minimal prep. Unlike most paints, chalk paint adheres extremely well to most surfaces, including wood, metal, and even plastic. It also dries quickly, allowing you to complete your project in next to no time!

I'm going to show you how to upcycle a piece of furniture using my chalk paint. I'll demonstrate how to transform your furniture quickly and easily with some basic chalk painting techniques. Including how to seal your work so that it stays in perfect condition!

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Are you wanting to step boldly into your creative self and discover the little-known techniques to painting beautiful and authentically aged furniture finishes?

I’ll show you a project from start to finish, share some easy-to-follow techniques for layering colour and give you a step-by-step process to creating your own stunning aged furniture finish.

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[ingridsorensen]

THIS is what i needed to understand..that wax closes pores and the reason is so the chalk paint doesnt absorb stains easily...ive watched 100s of videos but had never seen that explained..so thank you!🙂

[udenihewagama]

You are the only one that I have found among 100 of vedios, who clearly explains what is chalk painting..Most of others are doing self marketing...None of them explains it to the point..I got what I needed..Thanks a lot..Keep doing more vedios...I am from Sri lanka..

[dyuti]

I have been interested in chalk paint and reviving my old furniture for a while and have watched dozens of videos; this is the most helpful till date! Thank you so much!

[jacquelinemccully]

To reiterate what many have said, your video is perfection. I completely understand chalk painting and the hows and whys. Thanks so much for sharing your time and talents with us. Much gratitude to you.

[creativemair]

I enjoyed this wonderful video! I do have a piece I have in mind that I want to chalk paint! Can't wait to try your product!

[joycorley]

Thank you so much for the tutorial, Jane! Pretty new to chalk painting and enjoyed most you showing how to apply the dry brushing technique! You are a natural at teaching.😊

[franciskamarsh]

Thank you so very much...how clear & wonderful ur directions are...& a total delight listening to your lovely voice ...🪷

[genna]

Wonderful tutorial with step by step instructions on basic techniques for chalk painting. Really helpful.

[SunCity]

Lots of good information. Starting to feel a bit more confident that I can do something like this. Thank you 😊

[debiwaleski]

This is a wonderful explanation about chalk paint on furniture. Thank you so much!!

[grettalemabouchou]

Thank you Madame. I love the idea of giving new life to pieces.❤

[maryoconnell]

Thank you for this video. I am still learning about chalk paint. I used Annie Sloan chalk paint, and then used dark wax BEFORE I used any white wax. I ruined the paint job and have to sand the piece down and start again!! Live and learn!!

[LenaBrie]

this is so helpful! Thank you so much for such a detailed overview! I am now looking forward to try flipping few pieces with chalk pain!

[userMelC]

I am so happy I found this channel. I am about to try using chalk paint on a picture frame (starting small) so this is extremely helpful 😊

[attiyadar]

Thanks for your help with Talate u r the only one who explains very truely .I am learning about painting furniture.great full from Pakistan❤

[katharinatrub]

I am a Beginner and enjoyed your Video very much ! Thank you!! ; ))

[shirleyjohnson]

Thank you for a detailed tutorial. I love the color on this piece.❤

[marniemonfort]

That was really cool technique. I've never done it with a dry brush...I'll try that next project

[fayadalmasri]

Thank you!!! your video was very helpful

[AusWorkshop]

Thanks for your very helpful video. I'm about to do my kitchen and wondered about the wax as I love using it over the oil on my chopping boards. Can't wait to try wax over the chalk paint. I bet it feels silky. Looks great what you've done there.