DIY Chalk Paint

[OakLeaf]

Apparently the name brand chalk paint has very few fumes as well.

AFAIK it's only oil-based paints that are so high in VOCs? The "recipe" starts with latex. I've never had an issue with fumes from latex paint, though I'm not *super* sensitive to chemicals.

[Catrin]

AFAIK it's only oil-based paints that are so high in VOCs? The "recipe" starts with latex. I've never had an issue with fumes from latex paint, though I'm not *super* sensitive to chemicals.

This is really good to know, my asthma can be very sensitive to fumes. The more I think about this, the more I am excited about trying it. My end-tables are just pressed board (basically), but I like the design and if I can spruce them up then I won't need to replace them and will tie my living room together better. It is the dresser that has me a bit nervous - but I am going to go for it! It will cost less than a quart of the name-brand Chalk Paint and that is with a gallon of flat paint - though perhaps I won't need to buy that much. I will take before/after pictures

[Jones]

I've painted a few things with AS Chalk paint and home made. The home made can be a bit lumpy, you have to mix in the grout for a long time. The AS paint is a dream to use, clean up is really easy, and it sticks to almost everything (not to paint repellant ikea furniture). The only down side for me is chalk paint has a chalky texture when it dries so is most often waxed and the wax is smelly. Hope this helps.