
Spraying with Chalk Type Paint
How to really do it yourself - Chalk type paint has started a revolution for DIY enthusiasts. This type of paint typically covers in one coat, needs no primer and works like magic in a paint sprayer. Line up your furniture and have a spray day.
TIPS FOR SELECTING A PIECE OF FURNITURE TO SPRAY

SET UP PROJECT AREA
Set up the Wagner Spray Tent in your space for easy clean up. Chalk paint provides a flat and durable finish for any surface including fabric and cement. Stir the paint well and then simply pour into the sprayer. For the drawers we used the FLEXiO® 5000 Detailed Finish Nozzle spray attachment and covered all six pieces with less than half a quart of paint. Amy Chalmers of Maison Decor blog says “Add 20% water to chalk paint when using in the FLEXiO®paint tool—it makes for a smoother finish.”

SPRAYING THE FURNITURE
To spray the frame of the high boy we covered the drawer openings with craft paper and blue tape to keep paint from being sprayed inside the drawer openings. The FLEXiO® 5000 spray attachment was then called back into service and we covered the piece in two coats of Provence with three quarters of a quart of paint. The remnants of the paint covered a bedroom side chair and lamp base. Up-cycle your style by spraying something you already own to give it a fresh, new facade, or rescue a piece from a thrift shop or landfill exchange. Vintage items retain their usefulness and are made of sturdy and durable materials that really survive the test of time.

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