diy chalk paint recipe with plaster of paris

#DIY CHALK PAINT RECIPE WITH PLASTER OF PARIS HOW TO#

Tighten the top on the jar and shake thoroughly to mix well.In a separate jar pour the latex paint then add the plaster of paris, water and Floetrol mixture.

Mix thoroughly to dissolve the plaster powder.Place the teaspoon of water and paint extender in a small container or jar.2 teaspoons Floetrol (found at hardware stores).3 (not heaping) teaspoons Plaster of Paris.

About 1 1/2 cup latex acrylic paint (satin is preferred but flat and semi gloss can work).

Somehow the extender may have chemically reacted to the Plaster of Paris to harden crystallize it. The paint became horribly gritty after about 6 months in storage. This change had little affect on the wet edge or open time but was found to be the culprit of unsatisfactory paint storage longevity. * Updated 4-17-2023 – removed the paint extender completely. This is resulting in increased prices of General Finishes product and a lack of general paint supply. Update: 7-4-2021: The pandemic plus the big storm and power outage earlier this year in Texas is causing serious shortages in many things include paint ingredients.

These changes resulted in a much smoother less gritty feeling chalk paint product with slightly longer open time. *Updated 10-28-2020 – slightly increased the amount of Floetrol, decreased the amount of water and added paint extender.

#DIY CHALK PAINT RECIPE WITH PLASTER OF PARIS HOW TO#

Here’s how to make chalk paint as smooth and robust as the expensive pre-mixed boutique brands. For a little less than $4.00 per batch, my home-made paint is ALMOST as good as $30.00 name brand chalk paint.

Diy chalk paint recipe with plaster of paris