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?

any other recipes?

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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