You do not want to see any of the chest of drawers original finish underneath.
Chalk paint pine chest of drawers.
It will sit on top of latex but can still help.
No no sanding and no priming necessary.
30 minutes to overnight.
An old chest of drawers is revamped using annie sloan chalk paint.
Apply 2 to 3 coats of chalk paint.
If you re a beginner or pressed for time you re going to love our lazy range simply paint and go.
Upcycling has never been easier.
Once your chest of drawers is dry begin sealing your piece.
See the before and after here.
Because of this it had quite a lot of big scratches on it already especially on the top so i decided it was the perfect time to get out my husband s electric sander.
It will take a few weeks to cure and when it does you will have one hard and durable finish.
Wax drying time can vary depending on the temperature.
At frenchic we stock a range of chalk paint colours and textures.
On chalk paint it goes deep into the flat finish.
Only dip the tips of your bristled brush into the paint can and begin painting the sides of your chest of drawers.
Chalk paint is the secret to transforming your drab pine furniture into a stunning statement piece.
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The chest of drawers is made of pine which scratches so easily that i will be tiptoeing around it very carefully now it s finished.