CHALK PAINTING
BASIC PRIMER
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Tips, Tricks and Techniques
A Hands on Guide
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This is the guide will supply you with the basics you need to get
chalk painting with Poppie’s Famous Repurposing Paint Powder.
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Chalk Painting
Basic Foundations
What is Chalk Paint™? Chalk painting is a type of decorative painting that
has been around for centuries.
Chalk painting differs from other types of painting because it adheres better,
reduces the need for priming and sanding prior to painting, has a nice matte
finish and distresses easily, giving it the time worn look. This cuts the time
you have to spend on each piece repurposing considerably.
About
What is Poppie’s Famous Repurposing Paint Powder™?
Poppie’s Paint Powder™ is a mineral paint additive that turns any
water - based paint into paint for chalk painting. You simply mix it with any
acrylic or latex paint and you have the perfect solution for all your
RePurposing needs.
Poppie’s Versus Ready made colors
1. Mix as little or as much as you need
2. Endless color palette
3.Economical
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Lets Get Started
After you have selected the piece of furniture you are going to repurpose its time to get
it ready to paint with Poppie’s.
Furniture Prep
1. Wipe your piece down with a cloth to get any
dust and dirt off of it.
2. If it has an irregular surface you may want to lightly sand so you will have a
smoother appearance when finished.
Mix your Poppie’s Paint Powder
Poppie’s was developed so you can mix as little or as much as you need to complete
your project. Poppie’s is a 4/1 paint to powder ratio. We prefer to add our paint into
the reconstituted Poppie’s mixture because it seems to disperse throughout better.
However, several of our patrons prefer to add the reconstituted mixture into the paint.
The powder can also be added directly into the paint for a chalkier heavier finish.
Mixing Chart
Cup of Paint
Pint of Paint
Quart of Paint
¼ Cup Poppie’s
½ Cup Poppie’s
1 Cup Poppie’s
1 Cup Paint
2 Cups Paint
Qt. of Paint
Mixing Instructions
1. Put your measured Poppie’s Paint Powder into a container and add enough water
to make it into a slurry or gravy like consistency.
2. Stir well
3. Add you paint into the container
4. Stir very well
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Basic One Color
After you have completed the above steps you are ready to get painting and creating
your masterpiece. Each project you do may require a different number of coats based on
the previous finish. There is no exact science to this.
Rustic Look
1. Apply your paint in an assortment of strokes using a dabbling stroke.
This will give your piece a rustic look. Apply a second coat if needed.
2. Sand very lightly when dry to have a smoother finish
3. Wax the entire piece with clear wax using a brush if there are carved
areas, to be sure to get into all the cracks and crevices. If your furniture
has smooth lines a rag works equally well.
4. Wipe off any extra wax with a soft cloth.
5. Sand back to distress with a medium grade sand paper. Be sure to start
sanding very lightly at first being sure to only remove the paint where
you want it to look time worn.
✪Tip: Every piece of painted furniture responds differently to chalk painting and
sanding, so this is why you want to take precaution when starting to sand your pieces
while using different types of paints and techniques.
6. After sanding, apply a second coat of wax. You can use either clear or
dark, depending on the look you are going for. Dark wax is usually
preferred for rustic style pieces.
7. Buff with a clean smooth cloth for a nice sheen.
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Classic Style Smooth Finish Chalk Painting
Apply your paint with Poppie’s smoothly and evenly all over the piece. This will give
your piece a very classic smooth finish. Apply a second or third coat of paint if
needed.
1. (Optional) Since you are going for the Classic smooth style with this piece, we
recommend a very light gentle sanding with a fine grade sandpaper before
applying your first coat of wax.
2. After paint is thoroughly dry, (12-24hrs minimum) wax the entire piece with a
thin coat of clear wax using a fresh smooth cloth. If there are carved areas, it is
recommended that you use a brush in these areas to be sure to get your wax into
all the cracks and crevices.
3. Wipe off any extra wax with a soft cloth.
4. To distress; sand back with a fine - medium grade sand paper. Be sure to start
sanding very lightly at first being sure to only remove where you want the original
wood to show.
✪ Tip: Every piece of painted furniture responds differently to chalk painting and
sanding, so this is why you want to take precaution when starting to sand a piece using
different types of paints and techniques. Start with a medium grit sand and switch to
fine grit to feather the edges of your distressed areas to give it a more naturally worm
appearance.
5. After sanding, apply a second coat clear of wax. Dark wax is usually preferred for
rustic style pieces. You may also tint your wax, by mixing a little of clear wax and
paint.
6. Buff with a clean smooth cloth for a nice sheen.
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Color Washing
1. Rub your entire piece down with course sandpaper, dusting the
corners out as you go along.
2. Using a large flat brush spread the paint over entire piece applying
evenly and thickly. If you are doing a large piece of furniture you
may want to do this in sections.
3. While your paint is still wet you are going to take a soft cloth and
wipe some of the paint away until you get the color washing effect
you so desire. Be careful not to let too much paint accumulate in
the corners. You want your painted surface to look like the paint
was dragged on it. Repeat on all surfaces until complete.
4. This is one of the few techniques that will allow you to wax
shortly after painting.
5. Apply a thin coat of wax, repeat and buff.
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Rustic Layered Finish
With this technique you are going to use two different colors of paint.
1. Apply your base paint in an assortment of strokes using a dabbling
stroke to the areas that you want to sand back and have the color show
through. If your piece has carved areas, to be sure to get into all the
cracks and crevices with your brush.
✪ Tip: If doing a small piece it is not necessary to paint the entire piece with
your base color, but only the areas that you are going to highlight through
your distressing process.
2. Apply the second color of paint all over the entire piece. Apply a
thinner coat then the first coat especially in the areas that are going to
be distressed and sanded back.
3. Wax the entire piece with clear or dark wax using a brush.
4. Wipe off any extra wax with a soft cloth.
5. Sand back to distress with a medium grade sand paper. Be sure to start
sanding very lightly at first being sure to only remove where you want
the base color to shine through.
✪ Tip: Every piece of painted furniture responds differently to chalk painting
and sanding, so this is why you want to take precaution when starting to
sand a piece using different types of paints and techniques.
6. After sanding and distressing, apply a second coat of wax. You can
use either clear or dark, depending on the look you are going for. Dark
wax is usually preferred for rustic style pieces.
7. Buff with a clean smooth cloth for a nice sheen.
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Contact Information
Robert and Nancy Olliver
Poppie’s Famous Products, LLC
www.poppiespaintpowder.com
[email protected]
805.232.4307
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