KILZ Chalk Style Paint, Interior, Ultra Flat, Cameo Coral, 1 Quart

the paint I received was the platinum ring, a light grey color. The can says little to no prep, but I always prep stuff, so I first sanded with 80 grit, followed by 320. so applying was typical of chalk paint thick and a little goes along way. I did notice it dried a little faster than other chalk paints I've used in the past. I applied one coat, then lightly sanded again with 320. I sanded again because the first coat usually leaves paint brush strokes. chalk paint is usually self leveling, and I found after the sanding the first coat, the coverage was smooth and soft. so I applied a second coat and it was excellent coverage and thickness, this paint is really great and easy to use. with all chalk painted things you will need to seal it with something, kilz suggest to use their waxes, and that is the popular method. but I found with other pieces, wax only lasts a few months and you will have to redo it. chalk paint is really absorbing and if you don't seal it and it gets dirty, that dirt is stuck there. you can add wood stain by lightly rubbing it on to give it an aged look, or paint over it with it. I did use wood stain over the chalk paint on my chair. I usually seal it with polycrylic matte finish. I do not have to reapply with this and it protects it. overall I see no difference with this chalk paint over more expensive ones, I would use again

Even though we live in a small, rural town, there are many furniture and home decor manufacturers. Small workshop-type factories filled with friendly workers, creating American-made furnishings. Nearly all are made and sold with "aged" finishes, to give them a reclaimed-wood finish. So, last year during the holidays, my friend (an owner) said he needed some extra help, and I joined in. I ended up working in the paint and finishing department for many weeks, creating the finishes that people pay thousands upon thousands of dollars for. Among other things, I learned that when you're going for an aged look, it's hard to do anything that's actually "wrong," so long as you completely finish the work when you're done, either with a rub-on wax or a brushed or sprayed varnish of some kind. So, based on my experience, I was excited to try this out. To my delight, with this chalk paint, not only can you not-go-wrong, it is very easy to use. When you use this chalk paint, first make sure the wood is free of dust, grease, or other things likely to wipe off in the future (taking the paint with it). And then... you paint. That's it. Super easy. Clean up with water. The paint tends to cover very well and go a long way, too, although I could imagine a need for a second coat in some unusual circumstances, as with all paints/prior finishes. The best-case use for these is probably when refinishing furniture -- literally reclaiming wood or furniture. When replacing wood finishes, you normally need to strip the wood of any paints and varnishes up front; sanding is hard work, while the highly combustible chemical approach to stripping wood is arduous at best, and dangerous in many circumstances including in enclosed spaces or during pregnancy. Plus, if there is much detail to the wood, it can be nearly impossible to do completely. To my mind, the smokey eyes color we got fits contemporary-to-modern decor, with the farmhouse style really ideal for chalk paints, generally. This shade might be best when you're looking for a darker neutral which still comes across with a pleasant-yet-noticeable impact of color. It would also work well with a contrasting color (say, a white) painting underneath, or on top, and then doing some easy, light sanding after it dries, to allow the colors to merge into a pleasantly uneven farmhouse-style look. Remember to add a finish when you're done, like wax or varnish, afterward.