#andreoyacademy - DIY Refurbish your furniture with chalk paints
Chalk colors: The easy DIY makeover!
If you are thinking of renewing your home furniture and general home decoration, then chalk paints are the first thing you should buy! With chalk colors you will create impressive furniture and get a more beautiful and warmer home.
With the help of #andreoyacademy, you will see below how easy it is to paint yourself with chalk colors to create the decoration of of your dreams!
But what are chalk paints?
They are decorative, odorless paints, consisting of water and chalk, and are usually used to give an old look or a style of natural wear and tear on a piece of furniture or some other object. It creates a soft and velvety, matte texture on the surface, making it special and impressive.
And what do I paint with chalk colors?
In addition to the usual wooden furniture, you can paint metal, plastic, stone, marble and much more. Are you ready to refresh your space?
Materials you should have:
- Chalk color [See chalk colors in our eshop]
- Brushes [See chalk brushes in our eshop]
- Protectors for the floor [See protectors in our eshop]
- Sandpaper or slightly rough sponge [See sponges in our eshop]
- Cotton cloth
- Varnish or wax [See varnishes in our eshop]
#andreoyacademy tips: You don't need to prime or sand the mounting surface before you start painting with chalk colors.
How do I paint with chalk paint?
Floor protection
The first and very important step is to protect the floor where the object to be painted is placed, in order to prevent it from getting dirty. You can do this with newspapers, nylon, cardboard or even an old sheet.
Clean the surface to be painted
Use warm soapy water and then dry it with a cloth to remove any dust that may be present.
Paint the surface with chalk paint
The paint is recommended to be in two layers. In the first layer you apply a thick layer of color as a base. Let it dry according to the instructions of the paint company. Once the paint is dry, repeat by doing the exact same process as the first coat.
Scrub with a sponge or sandpaper (Optional)
If you want to give your furniture an aged look, you will need to sand the painted surface. You do this with a slightly rough sponge or sandpaper, rubbing in one direction
This way the base color (the first layer or even the original surface of the wood) will show through to give a faded feel.
#andreoyacademy tips: Sand only the surfaces you want to look faded.
Protect the surface with varnish or wax
When the surface is dry, apply top varnish or wax. Allow the wax or varnish to dry for 24 hours and wipe the surface with a dry cloth to finish.
You can either prefer transparent wax to show off the color you have painted the furniture while protecting it, or you can prefer a dark wax, which will give an even more intense aged tone.
#andreoyacademy tips: At Andreou Group you will find everything you need to upgrade your furniture aesthetically
Now that you have seen how easy it is to paint your objects with chalk colors, go ahead and give a new lease of life to your home decor
