chalk paint
Distressed furniture finish
Chalk paint is a water-based decorative paint that dries to a matte, chalky finish.
It adheres to most surfaces without priming or sanding, making it popular for furniture refinishing and shabby-chic projects: She used chalk paint to upcycle the old dresser.
The finish can be distressed easily and is typically sealed with wax.
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- distressedSuffering emotional turmoil
- shabby chicIntentionally worn elegance
- furnitureMovable room objects
- waxPliable waterproof substance
soft finish · distressed look · brush · dry brush · vintage · antiqued · upcycle · finish · primer · texture · farmhouse · DIY · refinish · chippy · whitewash · seal · bristles · layer
- coatingsenamel, varnish, primer, glaze, lacquer
- decorative finishesfaux finish, faux finishes, glazing, varnish, patina
- furniture finishesdistressed, weathered, aged, lacquered, refinished
- Painted Furniturestenciling, gilding, lacquer, distressing, antiquing
- matte finishesmatte, satin, eggshell, frosted, dull
- eco paintslime wash, natural pigments
sheen/finish level
chalk paintgloss paint
Shiny, hard-drying coating
lacquer · mirror finish · piano finish · shellac · polyurethane
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