Painting Metal Chairs With Chalk Paint

The purple painted lady found an article in better homes and gardens in march 2015.

Painting metal chairs with chalk paint.

My product preferences have evolved a bit since this was written so i have updated this post to reflect those changes. If i was painting a bigger piece i would have. Using chalk paint on metal patio furniture in the midst of the one room challenge there were a lot of unexpected things that happened. The ratio will be 1 cup of chalk paint to a 1 4 cup of.

Even with rust inhibiting spray paint a clear coat is a smart idea. Follow the natural lines of the chair to coat it evenly. Whether you re trying chalk paint for the first time or you re an expert diyer behr s white interior chalk paint is a top rated option for all skill levels. How to paint outdoor cushions with chalk paint.

Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. Whether you re just looking for a change or you found some old cushions in a charity shop chalk paint is a great way to update your cushions without having to buy new covers. Look for a clear oil based urethane thatâ s for outdoor use preferably with uv protection to help prevent fading. Chalk paint is so adaptable you can even use it to paint your old outdoor cushions.

It was one of the biggest pieces of furniture in my booth and anchored one full side of my space. However my method has pretty much stayed the same. Today i m sharing how i paint a piece of furniture using chalk paint from start to finish. So if you are chalk painting on a metal desk or on metal outdoor furniture i would water down the paint.

Alternatively you can use chalk paint if you want to distress your chairs to make them look fashionable and antique. Chalk paint is a latex based paint that gives furniture and walls an ultra matte finish that s easy to distress. You can just dive right in. Painting metal works best with spray paint since it can adhere to the metal and gives you a smooth finish.

Oh yes you can. It featured a blogger ciburbanity charlotte smith i kept it because i was impressed with her project. I have also added a video look for that at the bottom. If you have metal chairs that you want to liven up you can paint them to make them fit your style and save money.

It adheres easily to most surfaces and dries to a soft matte finish. Hold the can 10 12â away and spray using a back and forth motion. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a lot of prep work. For this specific project i did a chippy chalk paint on these metal bells.

I was on my way to celebrate mother s day with my family when i received a call from the pickers market that my 9 drawer dresser had just sold. See more ideas about metal chairs metal lawn chairs vintage metal chairs. She painted a metal office cabinet. It was the last page of the magazine.