Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Bloom Boutiques Can Be Fun For Everyone

Well, that perfect job lastly surfaced when it was time to modify my home office as part of our worldwide house redesign job. A few years back, I acquired the Martha Stewart Ingrid Desk and matching file console for my office. Although I definitely enjoy the lines of this furnishings, as well as the quality and functionality of the pieces, the color simply didn't hit the mark.

Considering that the day the set showed up, I have actually constantly had it in the back of my mind that I would paint it one day. Well, that "one day" lastly arrived late last month. In case you aren't knowledgeable about the new paint craze that's sweeping the world, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is a decorative paint that is made specifically for those people who need immediate gratification.

To estimate Annie herself "There's no requirement for tedious priming and sanding you can get straight to the fun bit!" Check it Out in fact includes two components: the chalk paint, and a protective wax top coat that's used after the paint dries (you can pick to use either a clear wax or a dark wax).

Obviously, by the time I got around to completing the task, I quite much forgot everything that the class trainer taught me. No matter! The huge takeaway from this project is that this paint is surprisingly flexible. I discovered through trial-and-error how to finest deal with the paint to accomplish the look I was going for.

USAGE PAINT + WATER FOR A SMOOTH COAT If you are the restless type like me, you'll enjoy the lightning quick drying time of this paint. The quick dry time, nevertheless, postures a little a challenge when trying to cover a large, flat area, like the top of a desk.

Sufficing with a little water also resulted in a much smoother finish. Don't be alarmed if your first coat appears like the image listed below. All will be ideal with the world once that 2nd coat is used! See, I told you! As you can see on the drawers, after the 2nd coat of paint was applied, I was entrusted a truly lovely matte finish if you're questioning what this gorgeous color is, it's called Duck Egg.