Overview

Johnstone's Chalky Furniture Paint is so easy to use. It's been formulated to cover almost any surface without any prep. A great choice for upcycling projects around the home, it comes in eight contemporary shades. The flat, chalky finish works really well with furniture, to give it a stylish, modern upgrade. Perfect for keen DIY enthusiasts, you can transform your home in no time, with minimal fuss. It is recommended that you complete and protect your furniture with a Johnstone’s Revive Finishing Wax.

To purchase the paint and a clear finishing wax as a bundle, firstly select your paint colour from the drop down menu, then select '500ml clear wax' from the Wax or Lacquer menu.

• Scratch Resistant
• Easy to apply
• Quick drying

Preparation

Ensure to clean the surface, making sure it's dry and free from grease, waxes or polish.

• Wash with mild detergent solution, rinse thoroughly with clean water and allow to dry completely.
• For a solid finish, smooth surfaces should be lightly sanded with a fine waterproof abrasive paper to provide a key.
• For previously painted surfaces, remove any flaking or blistering areas and rub down well with a fine waterproof abrasive paper. Wear a suitable face mask if dry sanding to avoid inhaling dust. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960s paint surfaces over wood and metal as they may contain harmful lead.

Application

Always test a small area of the surface to be painted to ensure you are happy with the finished results and follow the manufacturer's instructions found on the tin.

• For a distressed finish apply 2 coats of the same or contrasting coloured or metallic paint
• Allow 4 hours between coats
• Lightly sand to distress edges and reveal layers
• For a solid finish Apply 2 coats
• Allow 4 hours between coats
• Finish with , to protect your furniture

Apply with a brush or roller only. Spraying is not advised.