Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
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