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QuestionHow do I prep furniture for chalk paint?Tanglewood Sue is a DIY and Upcycling Specialist and the Owner of Tanglewood Works out of Hyattsville, Maryland. With over nine years of experience, Sue specializes in upcycled painted furniture and other handmade, personalized, and sustainable goods. With her passion for art and reinvention, marketing experience, and Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Media, Sue has been able to create a business that not only provides quality pieces but empowers customers to create their works through her library of DIY tutorials and live demos as well as DIY supplies.Chalk paint doesn't require a lot of prep work at all. All you need to do is lightly sand with a sanding sponge wet with a degreasing agent.
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QuestionDo I have to sand before using chalk paint?Tanglewood Sue is a DIY and Upcycling Specialist and the Owner of Tanglewood Works out of Hyattsville, Maryland. With over nine years of experience, Sue specializes in upcycled painted furniture and other handmade, personalized, and sustainable goods. With her passion for art and reinvention, marketing experience, and Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Media, Sue has been able to create a business that not only provides quality pieces but empowers customers to create their works through her library of DIY tutorials and live demos as well as DIY supplies.You can usually get by without thoroughly sanding the entire piece of furniture.
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QuestionI want to use a dark gray or black as the first coat and then a white as the final coat.how do I get the black to show through as a "distressed" piece of furniture?Leah C ReitmeierCommunity AnswerI believe you're asking about the "Distressed Look' when Antiquing furniture. What I suggest is that you take a dry rag and dip it in Vaseline or Petroleum Jelly and rub on various areas after painting the furniture. This will take off a bit of the top layer of paint,therefore creating the Distressed Antique Look. You can also "dry brush" the top layer, using just a tiny bit of paint for a slightly different effect.
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QuestionCan chalk paint also be applied on plywood?DvortygirlCommunity AnswerYes, as long as it's good, smooth plywood. Sand it clean, prime, and fill any holes first. If you're not sure, try the paint on a small piece first.
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