Monday, September 19, 2011

Chalk paint

Dear Blogland,

I have decided I want NEED to try some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

(Photo from www.fromtherightbank.com)

I'm having a really hard time getting over the sticker shock on it's price though.  Please, if you know, tell me where I can buy it without super high shipping.  Unfortunately, there are no shops locally that sell it (that I can see).  If you were just starting out, just testing it, what would you buy?  Do I need the brushes?  If not for the paint, for the wax?  Help a paint-crazy-girl out!

♥-- Kayla
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5 comments:

  1. ReneeSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Hi
    Tried to respond via email, but got the dreaded no-reply to blogger response. You need to include your email on your blog.
    Anyway, here is a list of vendors:
    http://www.anniesloan.com/acatalog/North_American_Stockists.html
    It is expensive, but it literally goes a long way. I've painted a number of frames, and two tables and I still have a half a can left. I use my own brush and I use regular Johnson's paste wax, although I am dying to try some of their dark wax. I think some of the places do have a flat rate for shipping and prices on cans vary so you need to shop around. You can also buy samples to try from some vendors. Sorry, this is so long...

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  2. ReneeSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Hi! You didn't fix the email...I think you have to add it to your profile, but here's a blog that will give you some awesome tips:

    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-tips-on-fji.html

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  3. NatalieNovember 8, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    You can make custom colored chalkboard paint yourself in any color! No need to pay shipping as all you need is at your local hardware/ home improvement store. Just use the directions on the Martha Stewart Website: http://www.marthastewart.com/271574/custom-color-chalkboard-paint

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  4. Liz, The Midwest CottageNovember 28, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I make my own chalk paint and I can talk to you about that through email. Also, there is a store in Chesterfield Mall in Chesterfield, MO that sells it. Here is the link. I still to this day have not tried Annie Sloan's paint. But here is your local retailer.


    http://www.chesterfield.woodicing.com

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  5. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Omg....im reading your comments and there is a local ascp retailer?!?! And only 15 minutes from me?? Just made my night!

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