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Chalk paint creates a soft, chalky patina that gives furniture an antique look and it makes refinishing furniture and cabinets easier because it requires little prep work. Although it is a useful and ...

For a long time, I used to be so intimidated to even think about painting things, then I learned about chalk paint. Take a look at these easy chalk paint projects and ideas anyone can do. I am by no ...

If you’re looking for paint that will beautify your living or working space while treading lightly on the planet, you’re in luck. Milk and chalk paints are fast-drying, water-based paints that are ...

It's the paint that helped fuel the shabby chic trend, which started in the ’90s and is now making a comeback. Creator Annie Sloan is coming to New Orleans on Saturday and Sunday with two days of ...

When Annie Sloan created Chalk Paint in 1990, she never imagined that it would become the go-to decorative paint for anyone embarking on a do-it-yourself home project—which is exactly what it is today ...

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DIY novices, fear not: refurbing your furniture is much simpler than you may think. Repainting a dresser, bookshelf, or mirror doesn't have to be an arduous task, and can be tackled in a weekend ...

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...