Can you SPRAY chalk paint?

I get asked all the time... Can you SPRAY chalk paint!?
 

When chalk paint came on the scene, it was all about brushing it. I admit the first time I picked up a brush was for chalk paint. I am a paint gun, spraying kinda girl. I like that sleek, smooth finish that only spraying can give.

 

I was always so shocked when I would hear people say they brushed their furniture. It seemed like so much work! But I did find that I liked brushing and I found ways to virtually eliminate brush strokes in the process, after all, the only way to do chalk paint was to brush, RIGHT!?

 

WRONG! You CAN spray chalk paint beautifully with a paint gun! You basically go through the same process you would if you were spraying reg 'ol latex! Who Knew!?

So here is my first video tutorial on how to SPRAY CHALK PAINT!

I know it is kinda awkward and I have some improvements to make, but hopefully you find it helpful!

 

 

So to recap, How to SPRAY Chalky Paints :

 1-Mix your BB Frosch Chalk Paint Powder with water
*or use your choice of Chalky paint finish
I prefer BB Frosch, HANDS DOWN!

2- Thin your paint with water to a melted milkshake or
to a store bought chocolate milk consistency.
(ooops! I forgot to mention that in my video! lets blame
that on this being my first video :) )

3- Strain your paint before you add your paint to your gun
TIP : I put my strainer right in my paint gun container
and pour my paint directly in.

4- SPRAY thin coats using even, smooth passes.
it will look uneven and like it didn't cover well the first coat
that is OK! Once you get your
2nd or 3rd coat it will look GREAT! You don't want your
coats to be too thick or else your paint will run!

*make sure to clean your piece really well before painting with a spray gun or brush. The beauty of
chalky/mineral paints is the little to no prep work. If your piece does need a little prep work
do that first and then clean BEFORE you paint.

*also I recommend getting a scrap piece of wood or a old piece of furniture you don't care about
and spray it a few times to make sure your settings are correct on your gun. I use a old stool and do a few passes on that to make sure things are where they should be and didn't get messed up while cleaning my gun.

5- Sit back and enjoy your beautiful piece!

 

 

 

What do YOU think!? Are you going to try spraying your next project?

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