Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint can be used over timber, laminate, metal, laminex, varnish, fabric, water and oil based paint, clay, wicker and tiles without the need for priming or sanding. However, be aware that tannin rich timbers will firstly require a stain block to be applied to prevent leaching. We love Zinsser Smart Prime for stain blocking. See our FAQ page for more detail
Naturally, your item will need to be clean and free of all loose and flaking material, dirt and grease/oil. We recommend cleaning your surface with a sugar soap solution or a small amount of solvent/methylated spirits which will clean the surface of any dirt and grease. Surfaces should be sound and free of any mildew or rust.
Stir well making sure there are no contents sitting on the bottom of the can. Apply 1, 2 or 3 coats of Chalk Furniture Paint (depending on your item and the look you want to achieve) with either a brush or roller. Touch dry within around 30 minutes. Re-coat in 1 to 2 hours depending on the weather. Finish by either waxing or applying Clear Top Coat. The paint will be fully cured after 7 days.
Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint 500ml covers approximately 6 square metres, depending on your item.
Wax - Apply a thin even layer of wax with a brush, our applicator sponge or a soft, lint free cloth in a circular motion. Remove excess with a cloth. If you require a matt finish leave to dry over night and then repeat if needed. If you require a more polished finish, allow to dry for 30 minutes then buff with a soft clean lint-free cloth. Requires 12-14 days to fully cure
