The diy chalk paint is still less expensive.
Chalk paint bar stools.
I wiped the stools down with soapy warm water and let them dry in the sun.
Bar stool makeover with annie sloan chalk paints make a plain big box store piece look amazing from our southern home.
However after waxing there is little difference between the look and feel of the two.
The exact paint used.
Lightly sand bar stools with 220 grit sandpaper.
I was pleasantly surprised to find out the chalk paint went on wonderfully smooth thick and covered extremely well.
Allow the primer to dry completely which can take up to.
If you haven t tried mixing chalk paints you should give it a go.
For these barstools i mixed a stark white chalk paint with one that was a little creamy in color to get a perfect white for our space.
The fusion paint is an acrylic paint and it just glides right on.
Although it has a matte finish it doesn t feel chalky afterward like chalk paint it is smooth.
If you notice any buildup or drip marks once the paint is dry you can easily remove them by lightly sanding with your sandpaper.
It wasn t that big of a pain though.
You can paint them in a solid color or paint the legs or base one color and the seat another shade.
I was only painting the legs of 3 counter stools so i figured a 16 ounce container would do it and turns out i barely used 1 4 of the entire pot.
Paint a thin coat of oil based primer onto the legs supports and the underside of the seat using a paintbrush.
I did three coats of paint and let it dry over night.
I like to paint stools upside down first to make sure i get all the nooks and crannies.
Consider whether you want your bar stools to blend in with the rest of your kitchen s decor or give the room a color pop.
Wooden bar stools are fairly easy to paint.
Chalk painting bar stools before after this is a fairly simple project that was finished in a few hours but has lasting impact in the kitchen.
I love distressed furniture and these barstools are perfect for adding a touch of rustic charm to your home.
Typically chalk paint is known for no sanding prep but general finishes recommended a light sanding.
Diy distressed chalkboard paint barstools you can take those cheap barstools that you get from walmart and turn them into something spectacular with a bit of chalkboard paint.
So i followed directions.
Turn the stool upside down.
Here s the source for the chalk paint i used.
50 kilz chalk style paint in white and 50 amy howard at home one step paint in linen.