How to Get a Smooth Finish with Chalk Paint - Easy DIY Fix for Rough Feeling Chalk Paint Furniture

I LOVE this easy Fix for Rough Feeling Chalk Paint! Follow these steps for a smooth finish with chalk paint.

Does your chalk painted furniture feel rough or does it look a little blotchy? No problem. Here's the quick and easy steps to get a smooth finish with chalk paint.
This is how I get a smooth feel with chalk paint and the top coat I use for a professional looking soft matte finish.

Using chalk paint is my favorite way to create a beautiful new look on furniture and home decor. It’s easy to apply, cures fast, and can be bought or mixed in any color. Here’s my tips for how to get a smooth finish with chalk paint.

Don’t worry, getting a beautiful, streak-free look with chalk paint is easy. Painting furniture with chalk paint is hard to mess up. Almost anything that goes wrong can be fixed with a little research and/or a few more coats of paint.

0:00 How to Get a Smooth Finish on Chalk Painted Furniture
0:14 Why You Should Use Chalk Paint on Furniture
0:40 How to Fix Rough Feeling Chalk Paint Furniture
2:04 How Many Coats of Chalk Paint to Use
2:50 Clean Off Residue After Wet Sanding Chalk Paint
3:55 The Best Top Coat on Chalk Paint
5:00 How Many Layers of Top Coat to Use
5:35 How to Use a Brown Paper Bag to Fix Top Coat on Furniture

What you need to get a Smooth Finish with Chalk Paint:
Fine Grit Sanding Sponge (Amazon Ad): https://amzn.to/3iBb2bz
Clean Damp Rag and Clean Dry Rag
General Finishes Flat Out Flat (Amazon Ad): https://amzn.to/3pH4Cwu
Nylon Brush
Brown Paper Bag

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a professional. I am a DIYer with 20+ years in home remodeling and DIY. Abbotts At Home is not liable in any way for injury or loss resulting from any ideas or information I provide. No single YouTube video can teach you everything you need to know or warn you about everything that might happen. You should always do a lot of research from multiple sources to make sure you are ready to start a project. AND ALWAYS follow manufacturer directions on tools! DIY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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