tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post4671571372877709825..comments2024-03-28T03:18:32.667-04:00Comments on Liz Marie: Homemade Chalk Paint...Liz Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17225171065829833181noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-20947986229575601412011-12-02T14:53:01.951-05:002011-12-02T14:53:01.951-05:00You are amazing! Thank you. I used your formula ...You are amazing! Thank you. I used your formula to paint the inside of a re-purposed armoire. Yes, the paint got thick, so I added a bit of water, and that seemed to work. Then I got to thinking how dull the inside of my china cabinet looked, all that dark wood, you know. So I got a sample jar of Behr paint, added the grout, and magic!!!! It makes my whole room pop and my china looks even more gorgeous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-39109219194353120122011-11-28T13:51:09.240-05:002011-11-28T13:51:09.240-05:00Hi, would it work with plaster also? ThanksHi, would it work with plaster also? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-65275191868056155142011-11-28T13:50:04.042-05:002011-11-28T13:50:04.042-05:00Hi, would it work with plster also? ThanksHi, would it work with plster also? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-63544871550062226252011-11-21T05:46:22.773-05:002011-11-21T05:46:22.773-05:00Hi, I live in Australia where we don't have Ch...Hi, I live in Australia where we don't have Chalk Paint. I tried your recipe with some flat white ceiling paint and powdered Grout. It left a gritty texture when dry, however I still LOVED IT! I am never going back to normal paint. It only took one coat to cover, then a sand with a fine sandpaper got off all the gritty bits. It looks amazing. Love the way it thickens the paint. I found layering it on very thickly and leaving it to completely dry over night worked best. Thanks again for sharing!Julie Chenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865595584574679383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-57727072581888709732011-11-17T22:47:24.162-05:002011-11-17T22:47:24.162-05:00Thank you for this. Your work is beautiful. A ques...Thank you for this. Your work is beautiful. A question: doesn't grout come in different colors? Do you try to match the grout to the color of the paint? Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-12599225983613740342011-11-17T21:11:05.274-05:002011-11-17T21:11:05.274-05:00I have to say I tried this technique and it didn&#...I have to say I tried this technique and it didn't work out for me. The first 15 or 20 minutes, it was okay, but the paint began getting thicker and thicker until it was like painting with marshmallow creme. When I tried to thin it, it became very lumpy. Used unsanded grout and Valspar interior matte paint. Wish I had a more favorable experience to report.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-33814927207122121212011-11-15T17:33:44.983-05:002011-11-15T17:33:44.983-05:00Gorgeous! Now I just need a "well-loved"...Gorgeous! Now I just need a "well-loved" antique to try this on....I feel a trip to the thrift store coming on!Stitches and Stuffinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09301280123458376835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-86609759720235468132011-11-15T08:44:02.253-05:002011-11-15T08:44:02.253-05:00Bought some chalk paint at Scott's in Atlanta ...Bought some chalk paint at Scott's in Atlanta this past week. Wish I had seen this...looks great!HOOTENANNY...Jennifer Jackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271803428956726921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-15452634533720137642011-11-14T11:08:10.494-05:002011-11-14T11:08:10.494-05:00THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU -- I had a set of ch...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU -- I had a set of chairs for my kitchen table that were ready to be painted at exactly the same time I read this. I was trying to figure out what I was going to do because while I wanted the ASCP look, I couldn't afford it. I bought the grout, and painted my first coat last night. It is the most unique painting experience I have ever had. The look of the paint, once mixed, totally belies how it behaves. LOVE IT!!! I will have to do probably 3 coats to get where I want to be - but am putting the 2nd coat on tonight so maybe not.... we'll see. I can tell that there are a lot of projects I will be using this on for sure..... <br />And I am glad I came back today to read the comments - I was confused about a finish/top coat ---- now I get it - plain old poly..... <br />Quick question - has anyone had luck with CP on laminate?? (IE - fake wood bookshelf that I would like to jazz up a bit.)Pam Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118033200421584705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-23180587532513553642011-11-14T01:08:55.150-05:002011-11-14T01:08:55.150-05:00Can I ask what top coat did you use with your DIY ...Can I ask what top coat did you use with your DIY chalk paint?<br /><br />I pinned this idea!<br /><br />adiamondinthestuff@hotmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300101114382793818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-72114126583427303402011-11-12T08:57:09.821-05:002011-11-12T08:57:09.821-05:00I love your blog - so pretty! Just found it via pi...I love your blog - so pretty! Just found it via pinterest and became a follower. I will have to try your chalk paint recipe! I have used the Annie Sloan Chalk paint and it's wonderful, but expensive! <br /><br />~ Rachaelrachaelkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05018744435433124709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-53884387921742008892011-11-11T19:27:25.814-05:002011-11-11T19:27:25.814-05:00I'm so glad you were a fan favorite on The Sha...I'm so glad you were a fan favorite on The Shabby Nest because I saw your link on one of the link parties, planned to go back and click through, got distracted and then couldn't find you again!<br /><br />I have a new (old) dresser I picked up on craigslist with the same super cute little legs and wheels. I think I'll try your chalk paint recipe when I refinish.Linda @ it all started with painthttp://itallstartedwithpaint.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-46026738501524178982011-11-11T17:35:20.677-05:002011-11-11T17:35:20.677-05:00Thanks for sharing your tips!Thanks for sharing your tips!Honey at 2805https://www.blogger.com/profile/07052569778145607835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-73382836914641879772011-11-11T13:52:29.404-05:002011-11-11T13:52:29.404-05:00Thanks for the recipe, the dresser is gorgeous. Lo...Thanks for the recipe, the dresser is gorgeous. Love the knobs.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408033468550145002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-88946447073069736122011-11-11T11:20:18.469-05:002011-11-11T11:20:18.469-05:00Great! Thanks! Visit me at http://raisingdieter.bl...Great! Thanks! Visit me at http://raisingdieter.blogspot.com/ for a giveawayShayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233775274467652037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-40641426971888525812011-11-11T10:32:25.783-05:002011-11-11T10:32:25.783-05:00I've heard good things about chalk paint. I w...I've heard good things about chalk paint. I will be featuring this tonight at somedaycrafts.blgospot.com.Michelle Johnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722092395031245419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-32402289391219940042011-11-10T20:25:18.817-05:002011-11-10T20:25:18.817-05:00I'm currently experimenting with baking soda, ...I'm currently experimenting with baking soda, but will try the unsanded grout too. Lovely job on this dresser - the crystal knobs add just the right amount of glamour :)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994531957809085515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-56316128570140721882011-11-10T16:58:20.153-05:002011-11-10T16:58:20.153-05:00Looks great! Did you have any problems with lumps...Looks great! Did you have any problems with lumps in the mixture? I tried making my own chalk paint to make colored chalk boards, but had issues with lumps.Southern Junk Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15072002302998248206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-29435768425829225052011-11-10T06:49:38.009-05:002011-11-10T06:49:38.009-05:00In the picture showing the grout and paint, the pa...In the picture showing the grout and paint, the paint is exterior. Does it matter? Just wondering. Hope to try this soon. So glad there are some recipes for chalk paint to try. I knew it couldn't be rocket science!Mosaic Divanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-39296802759754743072011-11-09T23:15:01.706-05:002011-11-09T23:15:01.706-05:00Hi Blog BFF I just wanted to let you know that thi...Hi Blog BFF I just wanted to let you know that this is amazing....!!! I am just getting used to getting excited and super excited by each one of your posts! So I for sure had to feature this over at my place tonight!!! Thank you so much for the amazing tutorial!!!<br />Jaime from crafty scrappy happyJaime Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634285583161671379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-11550883738120161842011-11-09T15:09:16.917-05:002011-11-09T15:09:16.917-05:00Thanks for the chalk paint recipe. The dresser loo...Thanks for the chalk paint recipe. The dresser looks great!Artsy VaVahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075194421151081891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-83230591335452774652011-11-09T09:07:50.047-05:002011-11-09T09:07:50.047-05:00It is beautiful!
Jenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot....It is beautiful!<br /><br />Jenny<br />www.simcoestreet.blogspot.comJenny @ Simcoe Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246106596790439539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-31267959025363360862011-11-09T07:56:31.826-05:002011-11-09T07:56:31.826-05:00Fascinating. That actually *is* the recipe for ch...Fascinating. That actually *is* the recipe for chalkboard paint, according to Martha Stewart and several other bloggers, including me. Now I'm not clear on the point of chalk paint, but that's nothing new :)Caitlynhttp://swanfeet.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-38417294027684219922011-11-09T06:51:21.647-05:002011-11-09T06:51:21.647-05:00Wow! Thanks for the info, and your piece came out...Wow! Thanks for the info, and your piece came out great!<br />Karah @ thespacebetweenblogkarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321309822917172410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36458562600034774.post-2302824760033081232011-11-08T21:54:38.360-05:002011-11-08T21:54:38.360-05:00This is really so awesome! I have only heard of c...This is really so awesome! I have only heard of chalk paint and never tried it. I think I'm going to have to give it a go now. I wanted to ask you since the paint is so thick, can you see brush strokes easier or not? Thanks you for sharing this tutorial at Taking A Timeout Thursday! Hope to see you again this week :)<br /><br />--Trish@Mom On Timeout<br />http://www.MomOnTimeout.comTrish @MomOnTimeouthttp://www.momontimeout.comnoreply@blogger.com