This is the 5th piece of bedroom furniture. I switched the color this time to a custom color like french linen and put 2 coats in. Then I mixed my own wax with my leftover Behr Dove color I had from my other pieces in a 4:3 ratio and brushed it on like websites say but that made it blotchy. I put a 2nd coat of wax on with a car wax pad and I liked it better but my sister said it looked busy. So I got out the mineral spirits and buffed everything removing most of the wax and left a slight whitewash look behind. This project kicked my butt. I wish I had a smaller piece I had wanted the same color, but I guess I am pleased with the forgiving nature of these paints so that even if you think you messed it up and might have to start completely over which is no big deal, fear not, forge forward and things will work out. If my custom wax had not looked blotchy I would not have gotten the mineral spirits out and ended up with pretty much what I had intended in the first place, just didn't anticipate the stops to serendipitous way to get there. Took only 3 hours to paint with chalk paint, but waxing and buffing probably took another 3-4 hours off and on over 2 days total. Not too bad. 30 year old armoir now looks much newer.
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Jun 14, 2021
Furniture in bedroom
I got this paint tinted to Behr Dove and painted my dressers and nightstands. I used natural wax as a sealer. Turned out great and really lightened up my dark room since all my 30 year old furniture was cherry and walls are dark brown and beige. So much happier with contrasting furniture now.
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Jun 11, 2021
Buy it!
Smooth application, great coverage, quick dry, no bad smells, easy clean up, gorgeous color selections.. what more do you need? I prepped with TSP, two solid coats of OtterTail, sealed with minwax paste in natural. Perfection!
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Jun 10, 2021
I’ve been using Behr chalk paint for a while now. Love all the color selections and definitely lo...
I’ve been using Behr chalk paint for a while now. Love all the color selections and definitely love the “White Moderne”. I painted my kitchen cabinets with it a they look fabulous!
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7 found this review helpful
May 19, 2021
Used to cover a laminate bedroom set. Make sure...
Used to cover a laminate bedroom set. Make sure you use one layer of Kilz before applying the chalk paint. Laminate is not the same as wood.
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May 17, 2021
What I did with chalk paint...
What I did with chalk paint
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May 17, 2021
Great Paint!
I bought this paint in dark denim to refinish a changing table/dresser for a nursery. It was easy to work with and came out great!
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5 found this review helpful
May 14, 2021
beautiful "new" kitchen
I used white chalk paint on the top cabinets and dragonfly color on the bottom. I could not be happier with the end result. in addition the hardware and backsplash made the look complete
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7 found this review helpful
May 3, 2021
Paint goes on with gritty finish and matte sheen....
Paint goes on with gritty finish and matte sheen.
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Apr 21, 2021
It was far from black! It was gray!...
It was far from black! It was gray!
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Response from BehrApr 27, 2021
Hello, thank you for your review. I'm so sorry the color turned out more gray than expected. Colors can look slightly different under different kinds of light, so I recommend recoating your project in a new color that is closer to what you are looking for and testing it in a small area first to ensure it looks just right on your project. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team directly for further assistance with this. Our team is happy to help you! -Joni
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Apr 18, 2021
Love this paint
Redid a buffet and coffee table in cotton knot Buffett and old map in coffee table
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Apr 7, 2021
This stuff is AMAZING!!!❤
We used the color Surf on this once brown wood entertainment center. One qt did the whole thing, however I did leave it where the brown showed through a tiny bit to give it a rustic vibe. Love the color, and texture! Definitely will be buying this product for other projects!
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Mar 24, 2021
Fabulous Paint
Funny when I started looking into chalk paint, I read everything about it - EVERYONE needs to do that. Years ago I mixed my own color, painted a bathroom tower and then used wax on it. Yes WAX seals the chalk pained and goes on very smoothly and dry invisible - if you get clear. Then I decided to dress up my mirror for the master, had the mirror, bought the appliqué and wood decal, as well as hardware and went to work. Cooper underneath and farmhouse white in outside distressed and wax on top. Moved onto Chins cabinet in dining room , farmhouse white, distressed and waxed. All of these items were previously painted, stained or had clear coat on them. THAT IS THE WHOLE PURPOSE OF CHALK PAINT... no sanding, no priming, no stripping - nothing you paint over without all that other crap - that is why it is so great. But you must use the wax. Now, I am painting my already stained door and window trim white and that is coming out fabulous as well. If anyone is still struggling, I suggest you read up on this paint, how to use it abs what it’s used for because - no one should have issues using this.
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17 found this review helpful
Mar 15, 2021
First time painting furniture and it was a success!
First time painting furniture and it was a success!
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Mar 8, 2021
Cotton Knit Is a very soft off white color. You must use stain blocking primer prior to use, or y...
Cotton Knit Is a very soft off white color. You must use stain blocking primer prior to use, or you will absolutely have bleed through. It takes several coats for full coverage but it still goes a long way - was able to use one can on a Secretary desk and two nightstands with product left over (at least 4 coats used in each). I prefer behr chalk paint to all the others out there due to the lower price, extensive color selection and smoothness of the finish.
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8 found this review helpful
Mar 6, 2021
Very nice coverage and smooth finish!...
Very nice coverage and smooth finish!
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Feb 17, 2021
I'm very pleased with the way my storage shelf laminate...
I'm very pleased with the way my storage shelf laminate came out - it looks like a new piece of furniture. The cabinet was white laminate. So I used the Behr Chalk Chocolate Swirl Interior Chalk decorative paint as a primer - I waited 24 hours and then used Behr Ultra Scuff Defense / Ultra Interior Satin Enamel - Brown Velvet
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Feb 15, 2021
Love this paint!
I bought the very navy chalk paint for crafting projects and I love it! The quality is nice and it’s super easy to use. Love the way the very navy looks!
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Feb 13, 2021
hutch redo
I ised this on an old huch. Distressed with black wax. I used peel and stick tiles in the back. I love the way it turned out. I am going to pi t my kitchen cabinets this same way
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Jan 10, 2021
I am very fond of Behr's chalk paint. I love the smooth feel. This lady bug red ended up looking ...
I am very fond of Behr's chalk paint. I love the smooth feel. This lady bug red ended up looking a little to orange for me. To make it darker and a bold red like in the color example photo I used dark wax. It ended up working great and the color turned out perfect.
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4 found this review helpful
Dec 24, 2020
Great paint!
This paint goes on smoothly and covered in one coat. It was not quite the color I expected. I ordered undersea which looks like a deep green and the color I got was a deep navy. It was still beautiful! I used this paint in another color for a different project and it was exactly the color I expected!
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5 found this review helpful
Dec 10, 2020
Absolutely beautiful, best chalk paint there is!
This paint is my absolute, all-time favorite for DIY projects! So far I have refinished two furniture pieces and this chalk paint was an absolute star. I used the shade farmhouse white to paint both my old hutch as well as a small floor cabinet; both pieces were originally brown wood, and with some light sanding, this white was able to cover opaquely in 2-3 coats! I am so incredibly impressed and will absolutely be purchasing Behr’s chalk paint in the future for more DIY projects!
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7 found this review helpful
Dec 9, 2020
I am in love with this chalk paint. I...
I am in love with this chalk paint. I do not have to rep cabinets or furniture to use it. I also use the Rustolium water based floor finish in Satin. No need for touch up a year later.
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Dec 6, 2020
Love using this paint for all my projects...
Love using this paint for all my projects
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Dec 5, 2020
Had my local hd color match the chiffon creme from...
Had my local hd color match the chiffon creme from rustoleum and it goes as good if not better and distressed really well!
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Dec 4, 2020
Great product
I am so happy with this chalk paint! Fantastic price and quality. The best feature though is that you can get it tinted any color you want. The paint is very smooth and doesn’t show brush strokes.
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Dec 3, 2020
Great product to work with. I used it to paint my piano. It is a very forgiving paint to use and ...
Great product to work with. I used it to paint my piano. It is a very forgiving paint to use and goes on great with minimal prep work.
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1 found this review helpful
Nov 26, 2020
Beautiful color and exactly what I was looking for ....
Beautiful color and exactly what I was looking for . Easy to apply .
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Nov 26, 2020
Goes on easy, dries fast and it is a great...
Goes on easy, dries fast and it is a great color.
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Nov 20, 2020
I used this for the first time and it is my new favorite chalk paint! I just ordered another colo...
I used this for the first time and it is my new favorite chalk paint! I just ordered another color for a new project! I have used a few different chalk paints and this one was the best so far!