Although it has a matte finish it doesn t feel chalky afterward like chalk paint it is smooth.
Chalk paint bar stools.
Chalk painting bar stools before after this is a fairly simple project that was finished in a few hours but has lasting impact in the kitchen.
50 kilz chalk style paint in white and 50 amy howard at home one step paint in linen.
So i followed directions.
I decided to paint the base using.
I did three coats of paint and let it dry over night.
I wiped the stools down with soapy warm water and let them dry in the sun.
Consider whether you want your bar stools to blend in with the rest of your kitchen s decor or give the room a color pop.
The diy chalk paint is still less expensive.
Diy distressed chalkboard paint barstools you can take those cheap barstools that you get from walmart and turn them into something spectacular with a bit of chalkboard paint.
I was only painting the legs of 3 counter stools so i figured a 16 ounce container would do it and turns out i barely used 1 4 of the entire pot.
Here s the source for the chalk paint i used.
I like to paint stools upside down first to make sure i get all the nooks and crannies.
Typically chalk paint is known for no sanding prep but general finishes recommended a light sanding.
How to paint metal.
I love distressed furniture and these barstools are perfect for adding a touch of rustic charm to your home.
The exact paint used.
Wooden bar stools are fairly easy to paint.
Turn the stool upside down.
I was pleasantly surprised to find out the chalk paint went on wonderfully smooth thick and covered extremely well.
You can paint them in a solid color or paint the legs or base one color and the seat another shade.
The fusion paint is an acrylic paint and it just glides right on.
If you notice any buildup or drip marks once the paint is dry you can easily remove them by lightly sanding with your sandpaper.
It wasn t that big of a pain though.
Paint a thin coat of oil based primer onto the legs supports and the underside of the seat using a paintbrush.
Allow the primer to dry completely which can take up to.
However after waxing there is little difference between the look and feel of the two.
For these barstools i mixed a stark white chalk paint with one that was a little creamy in color to get a perfect white for our space.
If you haven t tried mixing chalk paints you should give it a go.