1. What are chalk paints?
-Water based, lead free, non-toxic, quick drying paints, which gives a matte finish to your projects. They can be used for distressing technique to get an aged look.
2. On which surfaces can Chalk paints be used?
-Chalk paints can be used on wooden furniture, walls, metal, glass, paper, canvas, terracotta pots and planters and on multiple other surfaces.
3. Which sizes of the chalk paints are available?
-Little Birdie Chalk paints are available in bottles of 50ml and 120 ml and 6pcs of 60ml kits. The most commonly used shades come in 450ml and also shades like Snow (white) and Charcoal (black) are available in 1 litre jars.
4. Can water be added to chalk paints?
-Chalk paints are water based hence water can be added to dilute the paint, if required.
5. Do we need to prep the surface with Gesso or primer before using chalk paints?
-The chalk paints can be directly used on any surface, without applyingGesso or primer.
6. How to use chalk paints?
-Chalk paints have perfect consistency for spreading with rollers, sponge and brush. Use a flat brush for best results. They work great with stencils as well.
7. On which projects can we use chalk paints?
-Chalk paints work best for distressing technique to get an aged look and can be sanded easily. Most preferred for decoupage, mixed media, home décor and altered art.