chalk paint techniques mistakes & fixes

Easy, tested chalk paint techniques mistakes & fixes for busy weeknights.

The first time I tried chalk paint, I thought it was a gimmick. I painted an old wooden chair with a coat of chalk…

I still remember the first time I tried to chalk paint an old wooden chair. I was all excited, bought a can of chalk…

I remember the first time I tried chalk paint on my grandmother’s old oak sideboard. It was a weekend project, and I was excited…

I remember the first time I tried chalk paint on an old bookshelf. I had watched a few tutorials, thought I had it figured…

The first time I tried applying chalk paint to an old dresser, I thought I'd mastered the technique. I didn't know then that I'd…

The first time I used chalk paint on an old kitchen table, I was convinced I’d ruined it. I had read a few tutorials,…

I’ve spent the last five years painting everything from my grandmother’s dining table to a set of IKEA cabinets in my tiny apartment, and…

I still remember the first time I tried chalk paint on an old oak cabinet — it was supposed to be quick, easy, and…

The first time I dipped a brush into chalk paint, I thought I had discovered a magic wand for transforming old furniture. I painted…

I remember the first time I tried to use chalk paint on an old chair, thinking it would be a simple way to give…