Chalky Chicks Chalk Paint - Chalk Paint for Furniture, Craft Paint, Cabinet Paint, Wood Paint, and Furniture Paint, Spray Paint-Ready for Home Decor - Alaskan Brown Bear (Brown) 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

It was a little hard to tell exactly what color Mermaid would be, but I got what I was hoping for! It's an absolutely beautiful bright turquoise.This was my first time using chalk paint, so a few notes for other newbies:- You definitely need 2 coats unless you are going for a dry-brush look.- I've seen some blogs/ads oversell how much furniture you can paint with this, but it still was a good deal. I ordered 16 oz and just barely had enough for a desk and chair.- Buy some soft wax to finish it. The wax surprisingly was by far the easiest part. I just got the cheap SC Johnson Paste Wax and it looks great and didn't discolor it.- Buy a big paint brush or a roller for the chalk paint, but don't bother with a special wax brush. I used an old cotton t-shirt to apply the wax and it went on great.

Let me start by saying that I LOVE the color of this paint and the awesome color choices and variety. However, I must also admit I HATE how thick and difficult to cover this was and the durability of this paint. I followed all instructions as well as did two coats followed by a black wax stain and clear wax top coat, and this paint still comes off easily. I also had to buy two jars of this because I ran out of paint in the middle of my project. I painted and repurposed a dated orange oak 72" x 24" x 24" cabinet with a long glass door I painted with Rust-oleum Brand Mirror Effect mirror paint (see before/after pic in pic 1), bottom door and four interior shelves. I also painted an over the toilet cabinet to match that was 30" x 30" x 9" with one door and one inside shelf. I painted both the inside and outside two coats. Note: One 32 oz jar did not cover both pieces (states 32 oz covers three pieces), so I had to buy a second jar. In addition, the paint is super thick, so it was a bit of a chore to paint these. I got so tired that I had to thin down my paint with a bit of water to paint the inside of the tall cabinet easier. I recommend using an poly acrylic sealer to seal instead of wax if you don't want it scuffing easily. I had to touch up the large piece after carefully moving it because it scuffed so easily. That is frustrating to do when you also have to fix the wax stain on top. Last two pics are the Wolf Gray chalk paint without Annie Sloan's black stain or clear wax. will note that I have never used chalk paint or black wax before. Tip: Splurge and buy good brushes (specifically for chalk paint and wax) so the bristles don't fall out when applying the paint or wax. Bottom line: Beautiful color choices and finished product with some difficulty/effort to apply but not as durable as I would like which is disappointing.

I have used countless chalk paints out there. Some of which have cost so much!However, this brand specifically not only impressed me, but it also did not disappoint!I did NOT need to water down the paint at all. It dried super smooth and minimal if any sanding was needed.The Aqua Bay color was just perfect and Beautiful. Both my wife and mother in law were extremely happy and shocked how nice it looked.For mason jars, all I can say is AMAZING! For Furniture, spend the extra bucks and have no regrets.I was not given any discounts or promotions to write this.Just my honest experience! Thanks. Hope this helps someone.

I inherited a vintage end table which originally had a dark mahogany finish. The finish was ruined years ago during a move in which it baked inside a hot truck. I always loved this table, it had been my grandmother's, and I've wanted to refinish it for years. I researched chalk painting, and decided to go for it. I followed the instructions on the label and lightly sanded the table first, as suggested, since it originally had a dark finish and lots of old varnish. I chose the color Mermaid, and I really enjoyed how well the paint covered the piece. I actually liked the color of the paint without the dark wax application, but my grandmother had a penchant for "antique-ing" pieces back in the day when it was all the rage, so I knew she would be happy with my venture. I've included photos of the paint before the dark wax application [in sunlight], along with photos of the finished project, front and top. The lighting may not do it justice, but I am beyond thrilled with the results. Now I'm looking at other pieces to chalk paint! Thank you, 2 Chicks & A Toolbelt! : )

I used this color to re-paint and bring a dresser back to life and it looks amazing! The color is a modern soft gray. The only thing is that it is easily stained. I accidentally stepped on the corner while i was moving the dresser and there was a stain on the dresser from my shoes so I kept having to retouch it up.

Great coverage! I chose the mermaid color and in the first pic I posted is what the color looks like after 2 coats without any kind of top coat or wax. The second pic I posted is with a dark wax on top. I love the color after the dark wax was applied. The color itself is beautiful but a little too bright for furniture for my taste so the dark wax definitely toned the brightness of it down turning it into a beautiful furniture color. My customer was extremely happy with her finished table so I couldnt ask for anything more!