Some Known Facts About Chalk Paint ® Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan- Quarts & Litres.
Chalk or chalked paint is the sort of paint that you're using on furniture for ornamental purposes. Not rather the very same. Q: Do I need to sand initially? A: For the many part, no. Not if your furniture piece remains in great condition. But. what if your furniture piece looks like this? Then yes, you'll require to (see the AFTER cabinet makeover here to see how I sanded the top on this cabinet).
LOL Your surface area would be jacked up. Another Point of View for chippy paint. If you're trying to paint something that has broken paint, you're going to need to sand. Just take care when sanding. Use a respirator mask (I recommend this one by 3M, see below), and if needed, make sure that you have actually checked to make certain there's no lead in old chipped paint.
Q: Do I Have to Prime Furnishings First Prior To Painting? A. Generallyno. You won't have to prime. Even if you have a glossy surface. But sometimes you'll encounter pieces of furnishings that bleed through (I dislike these sort of pieces!!!). This has happened to me a few times. What I advise if you're experiencing bleed-through is to stop painting, let it dry, and use a clear water-based sealant over the entire piece, which will produce a barrier between the bleeding stain and the paint.