chalk paint recipe

[amarmai]

got this on pinterest and wonder if it sounds right .

1 tbs warm water mix till smooth with

2 1/2 tbs plaster of paris

add 1 cup of paint and mix.

assume it's latex paint.

Says it dries in 1 hour but what is different in how it looks? Does it look milky?

[amarmai]

any other recipes?

[TheLesserSpottedBee]

I read this blog about comparing 4 different recipes complete with pictures.

I have only ever used Annie Sloane so cannot comment on any homemade versions, but I would use this person's number one choice for all the reasons she gives.

[amarmai]

thank you, Lesser SB ! I am going to give the plaster of paris recipe a try- as it's the cheapest and i already have the ingredients.Great blog!

[Deux]

I mixed some up once using unsanded grout and it worked a treat.

But, I did have to give it a light sand before waxing as it was slightly gritty.

It was just on a mirror frame but I wouldn't use the grout version on a large piece because if having to sand.

Good luck. I'd love to know how you get on.

[TheLesserSpottedBee]

Excellent, report back so we know if it is worth making our own.

[amarmai]

am planning to do a wall in the hallway! If it 's a bust i'll send out a warning !

[Sunnyshores]

ooh for interior walls, I llike it! - marking my place.