Chalk paint is water-based and has good bonding qualities, while metal is non-porous. To apply chalk paint over metal, clean the surface, remove any existing finishes, apply primer, and apply chalk paint. Also, if the metal surface is painted or sealed, you must remove the previous finish first. That’s because a sealer will prevent paint ... Read more

Chalk paint is one of my favorite paints to use. These 45 projects show how to use chalk paint on glass, metal and wood and give great tips.

AFFORDABLE DO IT YOURSELF HOME PROJECTS | DIY CHALK/MINERAL PAINT | DIY PARTY SUPPLIES Nearly every morning, I wake up to this: I hate to complain because when this is on the counter, it means my husband made me a yummy breakfast. I needed a solution so the oatmeal could stay on the counter and not bug me. I came across this cheap ice bucket at Wal-Mart: I didn’t like the galvanized metal, but I couldn’t pass up the shape and little scoop. I planned to use the bucket for oatmeal, but the…

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, it's not just for furniture! Metal, glass, plastic...even lamp shades!! Come see them all in one post!

Chalk paint® tips for beginners. Do you have a piece of furniture to paint that you don't want to sand? Try out these techniques for DIY success.

See how I transform three shiny metal wall decor tiles to beautiful neutral matte with chalk paint and specialty waxes.

DIY How to Paint Furniture. Distressing . Annie Sloan Chalk Paint . Distressed Blues. by The Decorated House. Donna Courtney

Chalk painting a cabinet for the first time: Lessons from a beginner. #AnnieSloane #chalkpainting #diy #beginners

Choosing the best paint for metals is critical as you want your results to last. Your DIY projects will benefit from following this process.

What is it with me and vintage scales? My daughter had an early dismissal from school today so on the way to the library I stopped by to see a good friend who also owns a beautiful resale shop. And as I walked in I saw this old scale.