Is Rustoleum Chalk Paint Any Good
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- In this video I'll try and answer this question- Is Rustoleum Chalk Paint Any Good? I will give a thorough and honest review of this product and give you my opinion of of it.
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Great videos big man. Please keep on uploading and providing feedback and information. It helps alot of people like myself who are starting out feel comfortable and understand the process.
Great video. I am just building up the courage to tackle a few home projects and stumble upon my ole buddy. Great job Paul.
I've just used the rustoleum antique white chalkpaint and I agree with everything you've said!
Thank you for the comments, I'm glad you found the video helpful, thanks for watching😊
Thanks for making this video. It was thorough and you gave an honest, concise review. I subscribed and gave a thumb's up!
I picked up almost a full quart of the Rustoleum charcoal at a garage sale for $1 (yay!). I'm a bit more than half way into a glider rocker and footstool painting project. (Then it's on to making new cushion covers:) You're right about it taking more than one coat. I've put two on and it needs a third in some places.
After my first coat dried, I misted (finely) as I went and it worked out well, keeping the brush stroke marks to a minimum. I've lightly hand-sanded the second coat with 600 grit (400 wasn't fine enough, imo) to a butter-smooth finish. (Original oak came through--not on purpose--in a few places. That's how I know it needs at least another coat. The sanding idea came from another CZcamsr. QUESTION: Do you think I can get by with just spot-painting those areas since I'm sanding afterward?) I'm in the middle of sanding everything and haven't wiped any of it down yet. It's lighter, of course, after sanding. But, it should darken back to original after wiping down. So far, I think I'll be happy with my project.
I'll distress, put on a coat of clear wax, then a dark wax (info from someone else's video). My finished project doesn't have to be pitch black, but I want it darker than normal charcoal. I'll do a sample first. May have to tint wax even darker.
Any correction to my plan or additional info you think I need? I've painted other things before, but this is my first chalk paint and distressing project.
thanks for the video! do you think this paint can be applied to doors?
Good video solid work transparency in the opinions honest thoughts. I liked it
Thank you for the kind words, and thanks for watching 😊
I have used rustolium champaon a few projects and they've all turned out absolutely gorgeous
I use it all the time, add a little water to it and it's much smoother. I distress everything and wax most pieces, I think it works great, never more than 2 coats.
I agree, 2 coats is the max. Thanks for your comments and thank you for watching 😀
What kinda wax do you use? Is it necessary?
I just painted my ceiling fan blades w/ the Rust-oleum Chalked spray paint in Charcoal and sealed with the matte clear and worked out beautifully on the silver tone base... went from a brown tone to Charcoal. I'm going to try the paint version on something else in lieu of AS paint! Thanks for the video!!
That is an awesome idea!!!! I never thought about painting my ceiling fan! Definitely putting that on the to so list. Thank you for the idea and thanks for watching 😁
that is an awesome idea, im gonna try that
Ceiling fan blades are tricky because they need to stay balanced (same weight) in order to not develop a wobble. Good luck.
I'm no expert by any means but all of the professionals I've seen use chalk paint also use water. Not only do they dip their brushes in water but also use water spray bottles. That might have been your issue....using it dry.
That could be the reason the 2nd and 3rd coats were more difficult to go on. I'll try the water spray bottle next time...thank you for watching 😊
I totally agree I had such a hard job with the second coat.
Second coat with this was tricky, for sure! Thanks for watching.
You helped a lot!! :)
Thank you for the kind words...and thank you for watching 😊
And with the rust-oleum do you have to use the a protective topcoat or can you wax? Also which do you prefer a poly finish or a wax finish?
And what is your favorite brand of chalk paint?
Is there a particular brand of chalk paint that you would consider to be your go to paint?
General chalk paint question: I am looking to paint a dresser, thinking of using chalk paint for ease but I want a high gloss/lacquered finish. Can I wet sand chalk paint? Is there a high gloss sealer that works well on chalk paint?
I would reccomend going with another paint other than chalk paint. Although you can wet sand chalk paint to a fairly smooth finish, chalk paint is not really formulated to be glass-like smooth. Depending on the color you want, I'd go with Valspar Furniture Paint. This is a Lowes Home Improvement brand, and you can get almost any color mixed up for you. There are absolutely some high gloss top coats out there. My favorite is General Finishes High Performance Topcoat Gloss. It's a water based product, easily cleans up with soap and water. 2nd choice would be Minwax Polycrylic Glossy. With Polycrylic, just be aware if you are painting a piece white, this topcoat tends to "yellow" a bit. Darker colors, Polycrylic looks great on! This also cleans up with soap and water. I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any other questions, thanks for watching 😀
I agree with you! I just started painting furniture and it was actually my first paint I purchased and already decided I wasn't going to buy it again
I love it! Charcoal is one of my favorite!
Charcoal is a beautiful color!!!👍Thank you for watching 😊
Great video thank you
Thank you for your kind words and for watching😊
Thanks so much for your review. I am a total beginner and thinking to do some bedroom makeover. I have been waiting for the rest of your top item to be varnished as I have same color chest I am thinking to restore. Any thoughts pls?
Hi thank you for the comments...if you're asking about a protect topcoat for the top of the chest, I would reccomend General Finishes Arm-R-Seal. This is an oil based sealant that will penetrate the wood grain and fibers and protect form the inside out. Since this is oil based, clean up is with mineral spirits, but if you use old T-shirt rags, you can toss after using. Hope this helps, thanks for watching 😊
I love Rustoleum chalk paint. I spray paint mine two coats and the coverage is excellent and finish it off with two topcoats. I dilute my paint 3 parts paint 1 part water.
Can a satin spray sealer be used over rustoleum chalk paint?
Hi Mary, thank you for the question, yes I believe you can use a spray sealer over rustoleum chalk paint. I think Minwax Polycrylic would be a good choice. I would reccomend using a water based brush on top coat. I like General Finishes High Performance Topcoat in Satin. Hope this helps, thanks for watching 😀
Hi I was using the same paint and color,and even after two coats and sanding between the coats ,my furniture has darker and brighter spots . This is my first time using chalk paint ,I thinned my paint I sprayed my brush with water and I stirring the paint constantly I still have the lighter and darker gray spots .I try to work quick as possible but it is hard on bigger surfaces .
Hi Arabela, question...did you prime the piece before painting it? I'm not sure what the reason is for darker and lighter spots. Have you tried spraying the furniture piece with water while you paint? The high amount of sediment in the chalk paints make them dry extremely fast. A couple of sprits of water directly on the furniture piece will keep the paint from drying out resulting in a smoother finish. Hope this helps, good luck with your project. Thanks for watching😊
I have used this chalk paint for quite a number of years I've never had to use more than two coats and the turnout has always been great I live here in Canada and repay 3338 dollars or I can and I think it's worth every cent we have quite a number of the colours here and most of the stores I don't think I would do that anything other than the Rustoleum it holds up well looks awesome and just dresses and like you said take different stains your pieces gorgeous thank you for sharing and God bless have a great day
Hi Cathy, thank you for your comments and kind words. I'm so very happy you have a paint product you enjoy and gives you the results you like. Thank you for sharing, and thanks for watching 😊
Aren't you paying a lot for the product on your repayment plan though?
If you thin it a bit it will go on smoother but will require a second coat.
Thanks for the advice. I have 3 more quarts to go through, so I think I'll give that a try👍 thanks for watching 😊
Do you think if you used a roller the coverage would be better? I was going to purchase and I have synthetic brushes but maybe a roller would work better
Rollers work well for smooth, flat surfaces like a dresser or table top. When it comes to any areas that have detail, carvings etc., your synthetic brushes are going to be the best bet. I have been thinning the paint with water for the 2nd and 3rd coats and it seems to brush a bit smoother. Hope this helps, thank you for watching 😊
Thank you I’ll try that! Great vid!
I love the rustoleum chalk paint. Very easy to work with.
I may need some more practice with it, thanks for the comment and thank you for watching 😊
I’m having issues using the coastal blue on a set of bedside tables. It’s primed with British Paints Prep 4 in 1 and it’s had a few coats of Chalked, but I keep ending up with uneven, dark “run” marks on the edges of the drawers, even though I’m putting it on lightly and it looks great when it’s wet - it’s not running when it’s wet? The marks only appear when it dries. Can’t figure this one out.
Hi Anita Reilly...I can absolutely understand your frustration. Brush marks, when unwanted, can make you feel that all your hard work was in vain. So, here's the thing about chalk paint...it was designed and formulated to have an old world, rustic look. This means that brush marks are just part of the deal. The good news, there are ways to minimize these unsightly marks. First we need to start with a nice smooth surface. It sounds like you used a good quality primer before the paint and that is good, but you'll need to lightly sand the prime coat with fine grit, (220 or 320 grit sandpaper). Once sanded, make sure to completely remove all the dust with a damp cloth or tack cloth. Now, although spraying the paint on is one absolute way to eliminate brush strokes, you can achieve close to flawless finish with brush painting. First you'll need to use a good, quality paint brush. Synthetic bristle for water based paints. Next grab a spray bottle that can mist water. Brush the paint on in nice even strokes. If the brush begins to drag or the pai is drying to fast, give it a spritz of water to rehydrate the paint on the piece. The water acts like a lubricant, keeping everything moving smoothly. Once the piece is painted, let it dry thoroughly and add a 2nd coat. Now for the secret to a flawless finish. Wet Sanding!! For this you'll need some 600 to 800 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Add 2 drops of dish soap to your spray bottle and spray a small area. Use the sandpaper directly on this area. Just a couple strokes, then wipe with a paper towel, or rag. Repeat this process all over the piece until done. Seal with a good topcoat and you're done! Hope this helps, good luck with your project. Thanks for watching 😊
@@CoastalUpcycling Thanks for your reply! I haven’t tried the wet sanding to finish, I certainly will! I did lightly sand after the primer. I’m not finding my paint is drying out while painting, or the brush dragging. The consistency seems good. My issue is with drip marks, not brush marks though, even though I’ve used a light coating of paint and it looks flawless until it dries. No drips at all when it’s wet. They appear once it dries and the colour is all uneven, with these dark marks running down. Only on some pieces, not others. I’ve tried both a roller and a brush and it’s the same story. I’m going to try some really dry brushing today like in your video and see if that makes a difference. I’ll also spray as I go on one piece and see if that helps.
I really appreciate your input!
Hi ,
what did you use to top coat these nightstands?
For these nightstands I used General Finishes Flat Out Flat...its a water based polyurethane seal coat. The sheen is very matte so so the chalk paint still looks like it should. For the natural wood top I used Danish Oil by Watco. The oil penetrates the wood grain and protects from the inside out. Hope this helps, thanks for watching 😊
Being a chalk paint can it not be thinned and sprayed?
There's more than 9 colors. They have a light base and a dark or medium base that you can ask to mix. All colors possible with that particular base is on the side of the can. You can even get colors that aren't on the choices. I wanted black and it wasn't in any choices. I asked the guy to mix black and he did it for me.
That's awesome!!! Thanks for sharing and thank you for watching 😊
Lowe's will mix it to any color they sell. Thanks for the review.
What did you use for sanding and what grit?
For sanding between coats, I used 220 grit sand paper. Thanks for watching 😊
Where's the finished paintjob? Am I missing somthing?
Here in Australia you can only get this stuff of eBay for like $100 for a small tin
Wow, that's crazy!!!! I would definitely explore other options for chalk paint. I would even consider making my own with some good, quality latex paint and some talcum powder. Thank you for the comments and thanks for watching 😊
Did you water it down at all? Yours seems to spread so nicely in comparison to mine. It felt so thick.
Nvm. You said it at the end! lol
The second coat was hard for me too. I def think I'm going to have to do another coat. Minimum!
But I do like the color. And it's great to try for my first time.
@@jadebethj4807 hi Jade, yes the paint is so chalky that the 1st coat will soak up the moisture from the second coat, making it difficult to paint. I did water it down a bit, but I've also been given a tip by some other furniture painters...have a spray bottle of water near by and give the piece a spritz before brushing on the next coat...it will keep the brush from sticking and give you a much smoother finish. Hope this helps, thank you for watching 😊
Home Depot has a colour pallet you can get the colour you want
Hi Wendy, that's great to know! So many colors to choose from, I hope I can pick just one😊 Thanks for the heads up and thank you for watching
Why didnt you show the finished piece at the end??
I used this on a dresser. It got darker after I added the top coat.
Hi Joy, yes this will happen with chalk and mineral paints. The particles in these paints are white, powdery substances...think cornstarch. This additive not only gives the old, farm-like, rustic look, but when dry lightens up a bit. When you seal with a topcoat, you're rehydrating the paint and this darkens the color, (as if it were wet paint again) and locks that darker look in. To keep the piece looking lighter, you may want to add some white chalk paint to your color to lighten up slightly so when the sealant goes on, it ends up being the color you originally wanted. Hope this helps, good luck on your projects, thanks for watching 😊
Is the thumbnail coastal blue or midnight blue
Funny this is the second video I have watched in the charcoal color but looks nothing like a dark grey as it’s pictured. The original video I watched it was a true dark gray color almost black .
why didnt you show the finished piece?
Add a little water to the paint. It really smooths out those brush strokes.
Hi Karen...Yes!!! It took me a while, but that is exactly the way to use this style paint. The water really has save me a lot of aggravation 😊. Thank you for the comment and thanks for watching 👍
Do you add water to the can of paint? And if so, how much?
Lots of good info but I just didn't see much of the paint in the video. Maybe you could consider speaking over the painting footage and various angles and lighting on the finished work.
Hello dmacmakes, thank you for the suggestion, I'm always trying to make my videos more watchable and helpful for those who enjoy them. I appreciate the feedback, thank you for watching 😊
It looks blue, is this charcoal a bluish color?
Hi Tammie, thanks for the question...I could see how from certain perspectives, the color looks blue. The color is charcoal and is meant to be just "lighter" than black if that makes sense. Dark grey maybe?? It's a wonderfully diverse color, it can be used in all decor situations. Rustic, industrial, shabby chic, contemporary..etc. I hope this helps, thanks for watching 😊
Yes it is blue not like on the can I was a little disappointed .
You could put a link to your sandpaper in the description as well!
Can i use it on front door ??
I'm sure you can use it on the inside of your front door, but it is not meant for outdoor use. Hope this helps, thank you for watching 😊
What chalk paint do you like the best
@@michellecharlton4106 Hi Michelle, I love using General Finishes chalk paints. Easy to work with and extremely durable. Here is one of our Amazon affiliate link to the chalk paint: amzn.to/3ijOqfQ
Did you put a topcoat on? If so what did you use?
Hi Meghan, yes we did put a topcoat on these nightstands. I went with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat Satin. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching!
I agree with you. I wouldn’t use it again. I used the same blue color you featured. Not a fan.
What a bummer right??? I really like so many of their other products. Thank you for watching!
Where is the finished picture?!
Hi Jen its at 9:36 . Thanks for watching!
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Oh, very nice 👌
Thank you
Weird commentary and review, since the instructions say that you can add 2nd layer of paint after 4 hrs, and also, if you want polished /shiny finish you should apply Rust-oleum furniture wax after the paint had dried. So, if you don’t follow instructions and recommendations, how do you expect perfect shiny finish from a matt paint, with incorrect drying time and steps 🤔
I should have watched this before painting the kitchen island I built🤦♀️. The coastal blue is beautiful but the entire can for 4 cabinet doors and base, good grief. Thank God I have a coastal, farmhouse vibe or I’d be pissed! Lol I will say, you’re right, great to use for the distressed, shabby, chic vibe. I’ll be following you going forward 👍
I love the coastal farm look, I bet it looks amazing! Thanks for the kind words, and thank you for watching😊
Do you ever use spray chalk paint?
Hi Grace, no I have not tried the spray can chalk paint yet, but I have sprayed chalk paint with an hvlp spray gun. It does have to be thinned out with some water to spray smoothly, but the finish comes out very good. I'll have to try the spray can soon👍, thanks for the comment and thank you for watching 😊
Has anyone read the warning label on the back side of this paint - warning "Cancer and reproductive harm" - what kind of people would sell something to the public knowing that it can cause cancer or cause a mother problems with her pregnancy? They are getting rich from people suffering and you know not everybody reads the back side - they are just eager to get their project done- so sad
If it's not a true chalk paint I'll spray it with a gun only.
2 words...spray gun
Took 4 coats for a small sanded book case. The peak thru was one of the worst I've dealt with. It was so hard to with with. Berh one coat is was better. Won't be buying this again.
Yeah, sorry to hear about your experience. Next project I would reccomend using a shellac based primer like the one from BIN Primer. I like this product because it is solvent based, meaning it dries incredibly fast. The shellac in it helps to hide peak throughs and bleed throughs as well as any possible odors. Also, the primer let's you have a great finish with less coats of paint. This saves time and aggravation. Hope this helps....here is an Amazon link to the primer I like using:
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Hope this helps, thanks for watching 😊