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We have painted tons of furniture over the years, we consider ourselves experts. Here's our two cents on the rules of painting with chalk paint. We finally got smart and decided to make a brand of our own, it's super easy to use ....anyone can do it. For more information on our Funky Junk Sister's Paint go to www.funkyjunksisterspaint.com. Here you'll see the beautiful colors we have personally selected just for you and a lookbook of some of the pieces we have created.
1. Before you begin to paint, turn the can upside down for 30
minutes or so (make sure the lid is on tight) to allow all the settled
ingredients to float down. Then go ahead and shake the can vigorously to mix it
up good.
2. Always start with a clean, dry piece of furniture. If painting
cabinets or furniture with grease build up, you may want to use Mineral Spirits
to wipe the piece off, allow to dry overnight before painting.
3. Usually you don't need to sand or prime the furniture unless the
piece is peeling, chipping or there is damage. Remember an imperfect surface
can give your piece character!
4. Using long, thin, smooth strokes, paint your first coat. For the second coat, try tapping your brush in
water, then in the paint to thin it. This also helps to reduce the brush
strokes. For a washed effect, water
down your paint and wipe off the extra to allow the grain of the wood to show
through.
5. When painting fabric, first use a spray bottle with water in it
to wet down the fabric. The paint will absorb better.
6. When applying Funky Junk Sister’s Wax, use a soft cloth (we like
to use old T shirts) a little goes a long way. We prefer a mat finish, so we
don’t buff a lot, but you can buff it to any sheen you desire.
7. Use a small sealable container to create your own dark wax with
a few drops of paint added to our clear wax. You can use a little more Clear to
erase some of the dark if you put too much on. This method also works well with
paint glitter products that are available. You’ll get that shimmery effect.
8. Apply wax before distressing and it will cut down on the dust.
9. For the best patina, use higher grit sandpaper. Use a lower grit
such as 220 to distress. It’s best to sand against your brush strokes.
10. For best results, temperature for painting and waxing should be
between 55 and 80 degrees. Store your paint in these same conditions.
11. Not often, but sometimes with pieces from the 30s and 40s,
bleeding occurs after the first coat, it is best to stop and apply a coat of clear shellac and then continue with
additional coats of paint.
12. Paint brushes are easily cleaned with soap and water. If you
can't clean them right away or are just between coats, put them in a zip lock
bag to keep them from drying out.
