This was a very smooooth video, 🤭🤭🤣🤣

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! The smoothest! Thanks for watching!

Hands down, the best chalk painting tutorial I’ve seen so far! Thank you 🙏

Ok this js THE BEST tutorial for chalk paint!!! I am refinishing an old kitchen sideboard into a bathroom vainty using black Annie Sloan chalk paint and I have watched countless videos and tried a lot of techniques but I am not satisfied with the results I am getting. I am definately trying the roller technique, which no one else talks about in their videos. Thanks a million ❤🎉

@DIYDEANNA

28 күн бұрын

You’re welcome! Have fun creating your bathroom vanity.

You’re a wonderful teacher! Very clear and concise. Thank you!

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Job well done, you are a great public speaker. You must be Canadian because of your pronunciation of PROcess! Thanks for sharing your great wealth of knowledge!

Ive done a few chalk paint pieces in the past. They were LARGE, and I do prefer a smooth finish. In the middle of one right now and it's going horribly wrong, mostly due to heat. We're running highs of 104-109 right now which means it's already waaay hot by 10 am. I think I'll be moving operations inside (lol). I just have to say that this video is more appreciated than you know!! So very helpful. Maybe chalk painting isnt as popular as it once was just a few years ago, but there are times when it is the only worthwhile solution, which is where I am right now. Bless you for sharing so much information.

@DIYDEANNA

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the heat wave, moving inside is a good idea! Thanks for watching, I’m glad you found this video informative.

thank you for this video.. and I'm glad I stayed till the very end because I love what you said when you ended the video, to not be too hard on ourselves and we are our own worst critic and to avoid perfectionism because it takes the fun out of painting.. I really needed to hear that!

@DIYDEANNA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching until the end, I’m glad to hear my closing words had meaning for you! Thanks for leaving this comment.

Thank you!! I love your very informative, yet positive and light way of giving us this incredibly useful tutorial!

Thank you so much for sharing all your great wisdom and knowledge with us I think I will use the brush it looks great to me can't wait the front drawers it will be interesting to see what you're going to do again thank you for sharing have a great day God bless

I’m about to paint an old trunk, and I think I’ll use a roller. Thanks for the tip about the shorter nap!

Thank you for all the tips in this video. It’s the second time that I watch your video, but after experimenting on a piece of furniture this time and your comments relate to my experience.

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

I love your comment, a lot of times you just have to jump in and give something a try and lean from the hands on practice! Glad my tips made sense to you! Thanks for watching twice 🙂

Enjoyed your show. Getting ready to use chalk paint on a piece of furniture and I believe I’ll use your brush technique.

Leave the drawers as is! Love this so much!

You showed everything in so much details. I really enjoyed watching the video. Perfect for beginners. Thank you

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! Thanks for watching!

I love the wood grain.

You make a makeover simple and fun. Clear and simple

What a great tutorial! Looking forward to part 4

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Part 4 in progress! I'm excited to post this one!!

I really liked how you answer FAQ . Keep it up and give us tips and tricks 👍🏼.

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Will do! More tips and tricks on the way :)

Thak you your video was great and I loved the way you went step by step and used both roller and brush I think I'm ready to paint my dresser

Paint the wood Luv ur presenting you don't waffle on . Very precise and to the point Thankyou

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome. Very clear instructions and tips.

Looks great, I am about to jump in and paint something, I think I’ll go for the brush technique!

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

Learned so much from the rollers! A lot things make more sense now.

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear you’ve learnt something from this video! Thanks for watching!

Thank you for this video, I need it so much these information. I love to paint furniture and it’s my first time using the chalk paint, but I found the hardest project to try the chalk paint 😂😂. I’m painting the railing, and you understand how hard it is, now for 2 weeks I’m in this project. But after watching your video I’m gonna enjoy the process 😂 thank you again

This series has been soooo helpful, thank u, thank u ❤!

@DIYDEANNA

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

I like the smooth roller look.

Am planning to go over my chest of draws and wardrobe. Best tutorial thank you. As you say it keep simple and enjoy! Oh think you should leave the dresser as is as it looks unique!

Thanks for another great video. I love your style & content.

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jules!

This is a very good video with great explanations on each step in detail. Great info. Thank you.

@DIYDEANNA

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! And thank you for watching!

Thank you. Clear, practical advice.

Thank you. Very precise tutorial 🥰 love to hear your pleasant voice, every teacher should have.

@DIYDEANNA

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you after a tin of paint i really had trouble but watching it really helped

Fantastic tutorial, learnt so much🙂 keep up the great work

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carmen!

I'm thinking Paint the drawers and leave the top unpainted! Great tutorial, great tips and great comparison between brush and roller! 👏

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave your input. I do like the top unpainted, I'm leaning towards leaving it! Glad you enjoyed this video!

Can't even tell you how helpful this is! I just want it to be smooth and I want to use chalk paint. Thank you!! 🥳

@DIYDEANNA

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Have fun with your project.

I like using the Annie Sloan brushes. I have tried both. I think the brushes work the best for a smooth finish!

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your first hand experience! I like using these brushes too!

I´m a big fan of yours. I´m about to paint the whole of my kitchen furniture, that is brand new, in a rustic style because I live at countryside (Portugal). Your vídeos are so helpful on Chalkpainting. Apparently the examples of furniture that you paint look like "Pastel". They look very nice.

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Paula, thanks for watching! I’m glad to hear my videos are helpful and I hope you enjoy painting your kitchen furniture. I have never been to Portugal before but the photos I have seen look like beautiful country!

I'm painting a 90s golden oak computer desk. Since it is all flat, I think I will try rolling. I will be using Behr chalk paint in the dark timeless blue. Wish me luck. Very instructional and informative video. I plan to use as many tips as I can.

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Wishing you luck! Have fun! Thanks for watching!

Oh, and thank you for a very interesting series on chalked painting. I'm getting ready to do three projects. This was very helpful!

@DIYDEANNA

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found these videos helpful! Have fun with your projects!

@michaelhiggins2562

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYDEANNA Thank you! I will, I do enjoy these projects. I subscribed!

Thankyou, you are an amazing Teacher. Thankyou for your great tips.

@DIYDEANNA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I have been chalk painting with Annie Sloan paint for several years and I still found this video super helpful! I am currently painting a Mission style dresser and matching mirror I purchased from a consignment shop and I was feeling frustrated that my finish wasn't "perfect"....I also was unaware that if you lightly sand and then wipe away dust, the waxing will take away signs of sanding. Thank you for sharing! I look forward to watching more videos!

@DIYDEANNA

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you still learnt something even though you’ve used these products for years! Thanks for watching and try not to get too hung up on the “imperfections” I bet you’re the only one who sees them!!

Paint everything is my vote!

I enjoyed your video! I am getting ready to start my first project.

@DIYDEANNA

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! have fun!

I just chalk painted my first piece of furniture, a large dresser. I used a micro roller because I had veneer damage to repair prior, I had to prime first. The primer showed those lines and brush marks you mentioned. So I lightly sanded and then roller the 2nd coat of primer. That's why I was afraid of brushing the paint. I did do thin coats but I can see those lines again in just a few places. So I'm going to apply a 3rd coat of paint using the same brush you used. I didn't use with primer because I was afraid of ruining the brush especially if the primer dried on it. Now my dresser is all color. I was going to add a decoupage but it was far too large and didn't want to cut all that off and waste it. ** So what would look nice over a dark blue grayish teal color? This is antique dresser older than me, 59 but doesn't have any appliques. I want to some flare and male it look unique. Any suggestions other than knobs and pulls? I don't want distress or make it look old again. Add some silver guilding creme to the edged? OR can add a lighter color to the middle section of drawers so if I find a new decoupage I could incorporate it? Or just it over the blue paint and try to blend a little bit of.the edges to draw interest to the picture? I'm lost at this point. I had originally left the drawers just primed but chose to paint since I didn't have anything to dress it up. I do have some Behr clear wax. Jus5 add that and leave as is? I have 2 other dresser and a 4 poster bed to paint as well. Btw,as you can tell I love challenge in anything I do on first try of whatever I'm learning. Lol I'm using Modern Masters warm silver on the bed, added appliques to it since it already had a little. If all this isn't enough? I'm venetian plastering my livingroom and adding plaster raised stenciling too. I've learned to mill grains and make my breads from scratch, have been growing near all my food for a decade. I've learned to add wood decorative trims to my kitchen cabinets after stripping and staining 32 cabinets over the winter. After the venetian plaster I'm putting thin brick around 4 archways throughout my house. And I'm making a valance and curtains for a 144" window which I've never sewn anything before. Yea I'm crazy. I'm loving retirement and learning so much I never had the time to learn. So far really enjoying all of this . I wonder if anyone else is doing any of these things? Please share if you are. Fun 😁

I’m working on my first chalk paint project; which, of all things, happens to be my kitchen cabinets 😬. On top of that, I thought I’d be clever, and make my own paint🥵! I have spent weeks researching KZread pulling little bits and pieces together,so that I could,sort of, start with confidence! It’s been the challenge of my life, but I’m getting there-I think 🤔. I stumbled upon your channel today, and and jumped for joy! Thanks for your incredible insight, and even more than that, was the reminder to not be so hard on myself, and to enjoy the process🤗! Thanks a million times over👍🙏👍‼️

@DIYDEANNA

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with your kitchen painting! It’s a big project but you can do it!!

I prefer the brush too the roller. Thank you very good ✔️

Leave the wood draws, looks Awesome!!

I wiould roll and sand . Informative video , thanks for sharing

Such a helpful video! Thank you!!

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

We're going to try the roller. Leave them wood.

You are an excellent teacher thank you so much!

@DIYDEANNA

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!

Loved the tutorial!

Brushing looks more fun to apply, but I think the rolled side turned out better.

Oddly, I like a hint of brush strokes with this kind of paint.

I do like the wood grain on the drawers give me a little more character texture

Hi Deanna . I ❤️ the Brush Teqnique👍 I think I would leave the Draws ! , but Whatever you do it will look Great 😊

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! And sharing your feedback.

Hi Deanna. Excellent tutorial. You give clear cut precise details on the entire process. I like the natural wood grain on the drawers, and perhaps you could add some "stand out" type of knobs or drawer pulls? Can't wait to see the final result. Thank you for sharing your artistry with us. Blessings to all >3

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback on my teaching style :) And thank you for sharing your ideas for this furniture piece, some "stand out" hardware is a great suggestion. Can't wait to share the next video, still in progress but coming soon!

@Christie-gp2cy

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYDEANNA Thank you Deanna for reading my reply. Actually, you are the expert! I mentioned the knobs because of the color of the wood grain. Most knobs or drawer pulls are metal, i.e. brass, which could become "lost" against the drawers., I am sure that you will make this piece a real beauty. IWe will all be waiting for the reveal! Blessings to all

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

So many people comment on my chihuahua’s that I make a point of including them now... they are the stars of the show!! They only make a small appearance in this video near the end, one is light brown that’s Luna and the other is Black that’s Tito. I may just have to do a DIY project just for them. Thanks for watching!

@Christie-gp2cy

3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYDEANNA Oh, sorry I missed that! I am visually impaired and didn't see him/her. I will replay video again. I believe pets add a special lind of love to anyone's life.

Always sand and clean the pieces before starting. Creates much better adhesion

Best teacher.

Met you on the Kacha podcast. If Kacha loves you, well then, I’m a new subscriber, because I love her. 💕

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle! Thanks so much for subscribing and tuning into the Kacha podcast, I had a great time speaking with her and can see why you love her!!

I like the way of your presentation. Keep smile on face ...

@DIYDEANNA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 🙂

Hey from Greece 🇬🇷 AGAIN😂😂😂I've been binge watching your videos and Imma say it once more:you explain everything so well that you leave me with no questions!! Please please,pretty please,could you do a blended/ombre look with purple and maybe some gold???

@DIYDEANNA

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support! I appreciated your feedback and video suggestion!!

Keep the wood it is beautiful!

I believe it's smoother using Annie Sloan's brush. I totally think the front and top of the chest needs to be painted using new or (if wood knobs) paint in a different color. I think it needs contrast. That's just my opinion. I love your tutorials. Thank you so much for explaining details in depth. It really helps us "new" DIY'ers. God Bless and Stay Safe. Linda from Texas.

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback Linda from Texas! Hello from Alberta Canada!!

Rolling is smoother . Keep the wood drawer fronts in wood . The color of the wood and the color of the paint really compliment each other !

Thanks!

Thank you so much for this info!! I used this info to paint my guitar with chalk paint! 🙏🏻❤ You are a wealth of info ma'am. I have recommended you to many people.

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

A chalk painted guitar! I have never done/seen this before! I am so curious how it turned out, not just the look but how does it sound? And thank you for recommending my videos to others! I appreciate it!

I like The Brushing

Excellent video! Thanks for your complete honesty and saying that we shouldn't expect perfection. I know from experience that perfection doesn't exist, and striving for it can drive you insane! Did I understand you right when you said you could sand and go directly to the seal coat? You know, after you're satisfied with the paint coverage. I did not know that. Thanks for the tip.

@DIYDEANNA

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can sand to smooth it out if you like, dust off the paint dust and then apply wax. If you are using a water based sealer rather the. Wax, depending on the sealer, and if you have dark paint colour like black, it might look a little “dusty” when dry. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

I'm flipping my first piece rn and so I'm def looking for tips on a smooth finish, thank you

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great videos! I have a question. I have an old dining table that I want to make it new! Is it better to use chalk paint or another type of paint? As a dining table, I would use cleaning products a lot.

Thank you

Beautiful work. Great teacher! Help! Lol. I'm painting my first piece of furniture. Using the Behr chalk and their recommended primer. 24 hrs later the primer still feels tacky. 😢

Deanne. The quality of the video is of a very high quality, Properly explained and easy understandable. If my paint is very thick. Can i apply a little water in a additional container and mix the paint and water in that container. Keep up the good work, From avety hor Rustenburg South Africa

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thank you for your feedback on this video, I appreciate it. Yes, you can add a little water to your paint in the container. Just start with a tiny bit, you can always add more. Many times I have added too much and ruined my paint so go slow! Thanks for watching! Hello from Canada 🇨🇦

I think i definitely like the roller version better

I had major problems using chalk paint. Had a unit with drawers and cupboards that only had about a mm clearence when closing. After 2 coats of chalk paint neither the cupboards or drawers would close. Can't say I'm a fan of chalk paint, would rather see the natural beauty of the wood.

Excellent video for all the basics! Love the comparison between roller and brush and if you had added the sprayer comparison, would have been awesome. I found the type of brush really makes a difference with how the chalk paint goes on to the surface. I'd love to see you paint the drawers and perhaps use a transfer or stencil since the piece has no ornamentation. Thanks!

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and your detailed feedback! I’ve just started using a sprayer so that’s a great idea... brush vs roller vs sprayer! Great suggestions for the dresser, it is pretty plain so adding some fun/ornamental details is definitely needed! Thanks!

The dresser is possibly two small to support the three current colors. I would either paint the top if it doesn’t have an interesting pattern as the drawer fronts do, or the drawers to give the piece a more cohesive look.

@DIYDEANNA

2 жыл бұрын

Great feedback, thanks for watching

Hi great Vlog. We have purchased some Annie Sloane Products. I know Annie uses the Brush you have above for Waxing. As ANNIE SLOANE says Print any which way lol x bess her. Love your Artwork x A question for you. x

Great for starting to do chalkpainting..You explain it all very well.My hardware on my dresser cannot be removed!!The back of them is a round circle??Can I just paint over them and later distress?Painting around all t by e little crevices and edges from the hardware would be tedious..😊

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan does stick to metal so Yes you can paint the hardware and distress it afterwards, great idea!

How can you get rid of brush strokes after you waxed? I thought they wouldn’t show after waxing but I can see them even better after the wax.

Nice work! Love your easy to follow steps. Just a question, can I use beeswax as a coat finish?

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anna, some paint companies do make a beeswax sealer instead of a mixed wax like the Annie Sloan one. I usually try to stick with the wax that the paint manufacturer recommends for their product because you know they have tested for compatibility. Since every brand of paint is different I would check with the manufacturer of the paint you are using to see what they suggest. Or at the very least do a sample board / test patch to see if you like the results. Thanks for watching!

I liked the brushing. Think I’d get a better workout ...lol!

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

This is true, definitely a better workout with brushing! Lol! Thanks for watching.

Bello!

would you have to put a third coat of paint if you would have put a paint blocker or sealer first?

Brush. Thank you!

I like the brushing better, it looks velvety. For a smooth finish I wouldn’t use chalk paint...

Hi Deanna, I need a little guidance. I have 3 pieces of furniture that have natural stain on them. I started with the nightstand and cleaned it with Mean Green. I sanded it a bit and then painted it with white chalk paint. I did 3 coats. I wanted it to have a little shine, so the Lowes Rep suggested I go over it with Polyacrylic Clear. The piece came out with a slight yellow color and I don't like it. What should I have done differently and how do I fix it?

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Karie, the slight yellow could be undertones from the paint or wood. Sometimes sealers cause the paint colours to “pop out” I’ve had this before. It could also be the colour of the sealer. Before trying something else on your furniture I’d do a couple tests on a scrap piece of wood. Follow the same steps on the wood that you did on your furniture piece and then test some options... paint another layer and use a different sealer, you could try a white wash overtop of the sealer or a white wax. I’d start there and see what happens. I know it’s a lot of work to redo something, I’ve been there before! Hope you find a look you’re happy with.

My A.S.chalk paintsmells musty after opening . What do you do when this happens?

Paint the drawers please. I often love mixing the look of wood and paint textures on the one piece but I actually don’t like the colour of this timber against the colour of the paint. I look forward to seeing your finished dresser.

@DIYDEANNA

2 жыл бұрын

The dresser is finished! Look for part 4 on my channel ☺️

I have a question. I chalk painted a table, and I used wax with a little black tint to highlight the curves and lines. When I put clear wax over it, and the black color faded a lot and bled. Should I have used chalk paint in the crevices and then waxed, or maybe not clear waxed over it all? Is it possible to put too much wax on? Thank you! I love your videos over anyone else's on youtube. Superb talent and a wonderful personality!

@DIYDEANNA

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Good questions. In my experience applying clear wax over top of black wax the does remove some of the black because they mix on the surface rather than the clear sitting on top of the black. You can use paint in the crevices or do not apply clear over the black. Especially if you are using the same wax as I did in this video because it does contain a bit of solvent so it “melts” into the existing wax. At this point you can add some more black wax on top and see if that gives you the look you like. I would try using a small brush to try and press it into the details you want to highlight and then wipe the raised parts with a cloth to remove the excess. Yes it is possible to put too much wax and then it stays sticky feeling, so I like to wipe right away to remove the excess. generally speaking, no one will be touching right in the crevices so you can get away with leaving it a little heavier there for the look. I hope this makes sense! Thanks for watching.

@dawnyeager8525

2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYDEANNA Yes it does! Thank you! The clear surely melted into the black wax giving it a blurred appearance and took away the look of the defined designs and crevices. Live and learn! Thanks for the prompt answer! :)

What if you use the heavy nap roller to get paint down then finish with the fine roller for smooth finish? Also using Floetrol with latex paints will level it out.

@DIYDEANNA

2 жыл бұрын

Good question, I have not tried the two roller method, might work. Thanks for the tip using Floetrol with latex paint, I'm using Chalk Paint so I'm not sure it it work the same. Thanks for watching.

Now that I see it painted, I think I have to change my mind about the drawers. I think they should be painted too. 🙈

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I left the drawers wood so we could see what it looks like, I think I’ve changed my mind too! Thanks for watching!

Great video! Do you cover your rollers during layers to keep them from drying or do you use new rollers each time??

@DIYDEANNA

Жыл бұрын

Great question! I definitely reuse the rollers, you can wrap them in a plastic bag or damp cloth between layers.

@user-oj8rl7dz9l

Жыл бұрын

@@DIYDEANNA Thank you so much! I'll be sure to do that. 😀

Paint the drawers to match.

Brushing!

Does the paint in the tray dry while you're waiting for coats to dry? Should you cover the tray or pour paint back into tray?

@DIYDEANNA

3 жыл бұрын

If I am painting again the same day I just cover my tray with a damp cloth. Thanks for watching.

Brush. 👍🏻

I'm painting a table. It was black and I'm using RustOleum cream chalk paint. I used a foam roller and even if I applied 4 coats, I can see some strokes. Do I need to sand, and then apply another coat? I'm not planning to use wax, but varnish. Do you think that will give an even look?

@DIYDEANNA

Жыл бұрын

Every brand of paint is a bit different, I’m not familiar with this brand so maybe check with the manufacturer to see if they have tips.

Good job, it seems you also have enough experience in this field, so I would like you to take a look at one of my videos, and what do you advise me to do to continue or stop?