What is One-Step Paint?
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We get questions all the time about One-Step Paint, so we just wanted to take some time to help answer those questions and provide a resource to come back to. If we get to the end of the post and I missed your question please comment because I would be glad to answer it for you.
What Makes Chalk-Based Paint Different?
First lets talk about what makes Chalk-Based Paint different. Chalk Paint is just what the name describes. Used for centuries, this mixture contains calcium carbonate (chalk) along with a pigment that makes a paint. If you look on Pinterest you will see tutorials for making your own chalk paint. These usually involve mixing plaster of some sort with an already tinted paint to create the chalk-based paint. Many people use Environmentally Friendly Industrial Paints because they want to avoid using commercial made paints, often containing VOCs and methanol.
Why Amy Howard One Step Chalk-Based Paint?
I chose to paint with Amy Howard’s One Step Chalk-Based Paint because it produces a beautiful and consistent dead-flat finish in a great selection of beautiful colors. This dead flat finish handles wax well, and along with wax, you can create beautiful deep finishes. Using a sealer with the one-step paint will provide an even more durable, cleanable finish. And with the help of kitchen spray painting, it became easier to polish the color. This is a great solution for surfaces that need daily cleaning, such as kitchen cabinets.
How Do You Use One-Step Paint?
Now that you know some about the ingredients in One Step Paint, lets talk about how to use it. The chalk in chalk-based paint is heavy and it tends to settle to the bottom of the container. It is important mix it well before you start.
First, if you purchase it from someone who has a paint shaker I would suggest that you have them shake it for 3 minutes 5 or 6 times. This reduces the time you’ll spend mixing the paint later. If not bring the can home and invert it for at least 30 minutes or overnight if you can. This will get the chalk to start settling again. When you are ready to start, open the can and stir well. Stir until there are no more lumps and all of the wonderful chalky bits are pulled up from the bottom of the can. You can even use one of the paint stirrers on a drill. If you don’t get the chalk stirred well it will seem watery, instead of thick, which won’t provide good coverage.
One-Step Paint dries quickly, so stir the top of the paint with your brush from time to time to keep a film from forming while you paint. I have found that this is especially helpful in the warmer months. Try to always work in long clean strokes with your brush for a more consistent finish. It is also, very helpful to work on the wet edge of the paint to avoid any build up lines were you second coat a dry edge.
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Do I have to use a Finish or Sealer?
No, if you like the dead flat look then you can leave it as is, no sealer or wax. You should be aware that any flat finish is easily bruised and will show marks where rubbed or hit. Also, we all have oils on our hands, which transfers easily to flat paint. Customers regularly pick up my sample boards and touch them and after time it is hard to see the unfinished part of the sample. It becomes hand rubbed and polished from the naturally occurring oils on our hands.
I hope this answers some questions for you. If I didn’t answer your questions please let me know I am sure you are not the only one wondering and I would love to get you an answer.
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That’s really great to know and it’s wonderful to have all the answers in one place. It makes it so much easier as to come back to. Pinning this one, thank you.
Thank you, Michelle. I’m glad you found it useful 🙂