Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
How To Paint Furniture With Chalk Based Paint | Paint Application Techniques, Tips & Tricks
Let us teach you the secrets behind our signature painting techniques, With easy-to-follow instructions and expert tips, you'll quickly master the art of paint application and bring your creative visions to life.
Enjoy the tutorial! Please leave any comments or questions below!
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How to Prep Furniture Before Painting:
Step 1) Inspect for mold and remove if necessary
Step 2) Get rid of any loose paint layers that are peeling or chipping
Step 3) Remove hardware if you don't want it painted
Step 4) Clean your surface well with a gentle soap and water, then let it dry completely
Step 5) Use nail polish remover to check if the previous finish was oil-based. If the color comes off using nail polish, it's water-based; if the color doesn't come off onto a q-tip, it's oil-based
Step 6) For shiny surfaces, give your piece a light sanding. For oil-based pieces, priming is the easiest and safest option as water-based paint will not be able to adhere to it
Step 7) Do a scratch test on a small area to test the adhesion
How to Get a Smooth Paint Finish Without Sanding:
Step 1) Use a synthetic bristle paint brush
Step 2) Hold the ferrule like a pencil and dip the bristles in about 1/2 way
Step 3) Apply thin coats and don't go over areas that have already started to dry
Step 4) Paint your piece from the top down so you catch drips as you're going
Step 5) Keep your brush strokes going in one direction to avoid adding texture
Step 6) Let each coat fully dry before starting the next coat
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Learn how to create add Metallic Effects to your furniture: youtu.be/B7O6GOTwDS8
Learn how to add depth and age to your piece with glaze: youtu.be/fomx0q4GI08
Seal in your embossing plaster with Tough Coat for durability: youtu.be/v5ySMe0VrhQ
Learn how to distress your embossed areas with sandpaper: youtu.be/mDU84_CQPmg
How To Paint Furniture With Chalk Based Paint | Paint Application Techniques, Tips & Tricks
Let us teach you the secrets behind our signature painting techniques, With easy-to-follow instructions and expert tips, you'll quickly master the art of paint application and bring your creative visions to life.
Enjoy the tutorial! Please leave any comments or questions below!
Check out more tutorials at | countrychicpaint.com/tutorials
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Click here to SUBSCRIBE for more videos: youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=countrychicpaint
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How to Prep Furniture Before Painting:
Step 1) Inspect for mold and remove if necessary
Step 2) Get rid of any loose paint layers that are peeling or chipping
Step 3) Remove hardware if you don't want it painted
Step 4) Clean your surface well with a gentle soap and water, then let it dry completely
Step 5) Use nail polish remover to check if the previous finish was oil-based. If the color comes off using nail polish, it's water-based; if the color doesn't come off onto a q-tip, it's oil-based
Step 6) For shiny surfaces, give your piece a light sanding. For oil-based pieces, priming is the easiest and safest option as water-based paint will not be able to adhere to it
Step 7) Do a scratch test on a small area to test the adhesion
How to Get a Smooth Paint Finish Without Sanding:
Step 1) Use a synthetic bristle paint brush
Step 2) Hold the ferrule like a pencil and dip the bristles in about 1/2 way
Step 3) Apply thin coats and don't go over areas that have already started to dry
Step 4) Paint your piece from the top down so you catch drips as you're going
Step 5) Keep your brush strokes going in one direction to avoid adding texture
Step 6) Let each coat fully dry before starting the next coat
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Country Chic Paint - environmentally-friendly chalk-based paint for all your furniture painting & home decor projects
countrychicpaint.com
Facebook: facebook.com/countrychicpaint
Instagram: instagram.com/countrychicpaint
TikTok: tiktok.com/@countrychicpaint
Pinterest: pinterest.com/CountryChicP
Find a Country Chic Paint retailer in your area: countrychicpaint.com/storelocator
Shop online: shop.countrychicpaint.com
Shop on Amazon.com: amazon.com/countrychicpaint
Shop on Amazon.ca: amazon.ca/countrychicpaint
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Want to receive exclusive content from us? Sign up here for contests, sales, new tutorials, and more: countrychicpaint.com/subscribe
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Learn how to create add Metallic Effects to your furniture: youtu.be/B7O6GOTwDS8
Learn how to add depth and age to your piece with glaze: youtu.be/fomx0q4GI08
Seal in your embossing plaster with Tough Coat for durability: youtu.be/v5ySMe0VrhQ
Learn how to distress your embossed areas with sandpaper: youtu.be/mDU84_CQPmg
