Chalk paint

What exactly is chalk paint?

Asked by Bill on 10th Nov 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Chalk paint stands out from other paints because it requires no preparation like sanding or priming. The paint can be applied to almost any surface, indoors or outdoors: floors, ceilings, walls, furniture, glass, metal, wood, concrete, plaster, and even fabric.

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Answered on 6th Dec 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"Well I have used it once and it's black paint and it is to be used to draw on with chalk"
Answered on 12th Dec 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"Its a Kind of filler for skirting boards and around doors windowsills you can not sand down"
Answered on 10th Jan 2023 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
"Chalk paint is a water-based, decorative paint invented by Annie Sloan which may be applied over almost any surface. It requires very little preparation and needs a topcoat to avoid flaking. Chalk paints are also used by utility companies to mark road surfaces"
Answered on 11th Nov 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"This is universal paint for furniture but not only.
Can be used on different surfaces such as cement, wood, plastic, metal...
Chalk paint is simple to use. No need surface to be prepered."
Answered on 21st Jan 2023 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"Chalk paint is a water-based, decorative paint and can be applied over almost any surface."
Answered on 17th Jan 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
"It’s paint with high volume of chalk in it flat finish"
Answered on 10th Nov 2022 - Member since Aug 2016 - report
"Chalk paint is a water-based, decorative paint invented by Annie Sloan which may be applied over almost any surface. It requires very little preparation and needs a topcoat to avoid flaking. Chalk paints are also used by utility companies to mark road surfaces."
Answered on 10th Nov 2022 - Member since Sep 2015 - report
"Chalk paint is ok you can use it on any surfac indoors or out,the only downside it's thick and leaves brush marks,so I've taken to a mini sponge roller for a better finish,hope this helps"
Answered on 10th Nov 2022 - Member since Sep 2020 - report
"chalk paints are versatile and easy to apply, with a wide choice of stunning colours and ranges. From award-winning and totally scrubbable chalk wall paint to self-sealing and traditional artisan paints for furniture, your entire home is covered with Frenchic."
Answered on 11th Nov 2022 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
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