Retique ItChalk Furniture Paint, 32 Fl Oz (Pack of 1), 01 Snow

This was a great choice for my project!!! I am new to chalk paint and I’ve used another brand recently and it worked well, however didn’t have the color option I needed for this project. I came across this brand during my search and Sooo glad I did! I little goes a long way and it definitely does not require primer. However, I was going from a very dark to a light color and wanted the paint to really Stick! I sanded a little of the top of my nightstand (you don’t have to) but I did because my nightstand had residue of body oils and perfumes etc…very light minimal sanding and I wiped the whole thing down thoroughly with a little soapy dawn dish sip water to get rid of dust and Debris . Then I wiped it down again with just water…let it dry.I primed it with 1 coat nothing serious and began to paint with the Ivory tower!! Very beautiful color by the way, I let it dry and it was easy to use.Side note* I used a brush for all corners, feet, edges and a small roller for the top and sides. Then I remembered I saw a few YouTube videos that said a little water stretches it and makes it even more to spread. I poured a little chalk paint in a separate container with just a LITTLE water. Do this in a separate container not in the container it goes in, because whatever is left over for use at a later time can “spoil” mold etc..so in separate tray and the little bit of water I applied a second coat all over and sheesh this made it go on like butter! Talk about smoothhh sheesh I was impressed and wondered why I didn’t use water the first coating, but honestly I think it was better to use its full consistency for the first coating and only use the batch with a little water for the second coating. It dries fast, did not disappoint at all and looks great. I used polyurethane the varathane brand in satin for the top coat and it did not yellow. I read a few reviews and people said theirs yellowed. I did a test area (which I would recommend on your desired piece) to insure it doesn’t yellow. I’m highly satisfied and will be painting my other nightstand and big dresser next!!! Happy DIY :)

This stuff is great. I used it to refinish my cabinets, and was at first pretty skeptical about the paint not adhering well or wearing off, but several months later I have noticed no issues with scratching/chipping/etc.My project:I re-painted some oak-finished cabinets. I did not actually sand the surface of the cabinet or doors down, so the thin layer of polyurethane was present as I started my project. I was of course initially very nervous about this, but had heard that this was fine, so I tried it out. The first coat, while sticking just fine, did make me more nervous and here's why: 1. The paint wasn't completely opaque and I wondered how well a second coat would do 2. I had laid out the doors on the floor of my garage and painted both sides; upon moving one door, I noticed a scratch in the paint right down to the finished oak surface 3. I had initially intended on staining the cabinets as well, and was hoping to be able to see the wood grain through the paint. The paint looked really thick, and I didn't think I'd be able to see a grain at all.Well, after several hours of slaving over these cabinet doors, I finally got two coats of the paint on both the fronts and backs of the doors as well as the cabinet framing. I ended up purchasing 2 of the larger cans to complete my project, but I also did not water my paint down because I was worried about coverage. At this point I was satisfied with the coverage of the paint--I couldn't see any oak through the white that I had painted on it. However, I did need to continue to patch the paint as scratches appeared. This was incredibly stressful because I feared that before long, all of my doors would have scratches on them (especially with a crazy hyper dog running by the bottom cabinets). But, I soldiered on because, really, I was in the middle of it now anyway.Next I added the stain. To my complete surprise and sheer joy, I could see the grain through the thick layers of paint! I wiped most of the stain off, leaving it in the creases of the details of the doors and in the grain so you could see the pattern. It gave the doors a wonderfully textured look, without looking too distressed. It also hid the slight color variation that I noticed on the doors where some of the coats weren't as thick. Then, I added three coats of indoor polyurethane also purchased on Amazon (Rust-Oleum Varathane 200241H 1-Quart Interior Crystal Clear Water-Based Poleurethane, Satin Finish) in a satin finish because I didn't want my cabinets to look too shiny. That, and new hardware on the doors and drawers, really transformed the look. I attribute the lack of chipping and scratching to the coats of poly, since after those were applied it stopped completely. So, here's the lesson: If you don't want to have to sand your project down and still retain durability, you have to seal it with some agent. I used the indoor poly, but I think wax might work just as well.In the before and after pictures attached, I have also replaced the appliances, but you get the general idea!

I purchased the Gypsum chalk paint. I would describe it as white with a faint tinting of yellow. I used it to cover dark wood. It took two coats (3 hour drying in between) and touch up on areas not quite covered. I then sealed the chairs with wax. The paint itself has a nice finish. Although it is chalk paint- it does not leave a 'chalky dull' looking finish- more of a nice soft matte. As stated in the instructions yellow is one of the colors which requires more than on coat (2-3). It is advisable to dip the brush in water (and dab off the excess water) to keep the strokes smooth (without friction) if you are going for a contemporary look. Although it took some work, the results were worth it!I would purchase the chalk paint again. I painted two chairs and the legs of a large dining room table. Even with using two to three coats on the table and chairs I only used 1/2 of the 32 oz can.Also, clean up was easy. I used a disposable drop cloth, however there were drops on my tile- but soap and water cleaned it up easy (even after dried).If you are looking for a good quality chalk paint that offers great coverage, virtually no odor, results in easy clean up, and has vibrant beautiful color, this is it!