Gotta love painting projects! I had no idea they would do that. . And since it was chalk-type paint I didn’t have to do any prep except to clean them off! Good luck! And adding water doesn’t change the coverage unless you are intentionally diluting it for a wash effect. I’ve been very pleased. I now feel much more confident that I can make a success of my intended project. DecoArt Americana has a wonderful true black chalky paint called “Carbon”. I was just sitting here trying to decide between Annie Sloan and Amy Howard chalk paint. So not a fan of Anne Sloan chalk paint. Here goes the first coat of paint. Once it has cured it also is baby and food safe. Linen White Ultra Matte Interior Chalked Paint. The only thing I have to add is that if you purchase the Rustoleum Chalk Paint at your local hardware store they can tint it to any color. Rust-Oleum 30 oz. Any tips? I am doing a dining room set for the first time so needs a good amount of paint. I am redoing a dining table and due to people pulling the chairs in and out, banging against the rest of the table, do you think I should apply wax or topcoat over the paint? Have you tried using a good flat paint like Benjamin Moore and waxing over it?Would that be easier or harder? My go-to is Anne Sloan but I’m running low on Old White and due to the quarantine I was looking online for more easily accessible products when I found the Rust-oleum. I am A fan! Looking to shop the decor and furniture in our home? I’m getting ready to stipple a semi rough brick fireplace surround. Hi Sarah! It has some leaf effects begging for gilding. Wow what a great tip!! If I have a real dark piece or old piece I always spray shellac on it before I paint it. I thank you and so does my aching back! And I had this done at Menards. I’ve even used chalk paint from ACMoore & Michaels craft store and waxed it with Annie Sloan wax. Whats your diy for chalk paint I used one on my chairs it had all kinds of hard balls I sanded them but was awful had to remove off of furniture hope you can help What a coincidence I came across this now. I haven’t painted kitchen cabinets yet, so I can’t really say for sure Tanya. Annie Sloane website describes their paints as non-toxic. My son actually works at an Ace. Could you antique it with AS dark wax? I have to disagree. Locally, our Menards and Farm and Fleet both carry the light and dark tint bases as well as pre-mixed colors so the color selection in store is much more plentiful. Can the Rustoleum be used for outdoor applications, furniture, pots, etc? Wut? I currently use a DIY recipe for chalk paint (a calcium phosphate version). I also painted some big bookcases with Fusion and they turned out quite well. How does Rustoleum hold up to wear and tear? The cost difference is huge if you paint a lot. Wish me luck! The Dutch Boy is very thin and I was not impressed with the coverage on my project. I just make my own chalk paint! I have read tons of articles on Pinterest of people who have refinished furniture with that combination and it worked out great. Transform and rejuvenate furniture and home decor into a unique custom piece. your comparison was interesting, thank you! I did however prime the lacquered wood first without sanding to give a better guarantee of wear and tear. I once painted a chair (home made chalk paint ) used a sealer/varnish ( got tin somewhere will check what it was ) after a while it’s now all yellow ( chair in the attic now). It doesn’t have the same base or binders as actual Chalk Paint does. Both offered decent coverage on the first coat, but both sides definitely needs a second coat as you can see. I just wanted to know if you have ever tried it. Or kitchen cabinets. Thank you for this article, im new at chalk painting and appreciate your honesty on in this article. I am doing my first project & have heard that Annie Sloan is the only way to go. Painted all the furniture plus wooden rails plus fridge and did not use any sealant at all. It has been great! Your cabinets will get a lot of use, so I’d definitely want to put something over top just to help that paint last longer. Thanks for the tips. Totally unbiased opinions were offered, I give this post extra kudo points for the fact she has been ride or die for 6 years with Annie Sloan paint (which is a beautiful paint line) but was willing to give another (beautiful) paint line a try, despite her connection with AS and went with truthful & factual pros and cons to the two. So great! I am new to chalk painting. I also love Rust-Oleum products. I haven’t tried it myself but I used to make soap. Cheers, Cass. This I’m my first visit to your blog. I’ve been hesitant to start my project. Ultra Matte Interior Chalked Paint, Linen White creates an Ultra Matte finish with superior coverage and adhesion. it looks beautiful, shows so much more corrector and it buffs out just like it did on your shoes. So color choice isn’t as limited as first thought. If you slightly dilute (keep your brush wet) during your second coat, it is much easier to apply and a quart of Annie Sloan (which is now 33.8 ounces) goes about 50% further and will cover in one to 2 less coats making your project complete much faster. You might be better off trying it with regular latex paint? Ready to get started, Sue. I can’t wait to use it again on something bigger. I love this paint. here’s a revolutionary thought…can the rustoleum linen white be tinted any color you want?! It’s brutal. Just to let you know, you made the comment that Rustoleum doesn’t have many colors, and though I don’t think you can get it from amazon, if you were to get in in store (menards I know for sure. I too prefer Rustoleum. whats featured in the main picture would be a good white…What I got was a dark coffee and cream which in some light looks like a bit of grey cement added in – distressed lamp – the style and material are perfect – the color is a mess. The paint is much thinner than I expected it to be. It’s around 8-$ online at Joann’s and is often on sale for $4.99 for 8 ounces. Chalked Ultra Matte Paint provides 1-coat coverage on most surfaces with little or no prep or priming. I have waxed the dresser but was wondering whether to try the clear coat on my bed . . Sorry!! Enjoyed the Annie Sloan and Rust-Oleum comparison. Hi have you ever used lazy French chic & how do you think it compares ? It IS a fantastic product, especially for the money! The furniture looks absolutely gorgeous and I can’t recommend the Rustoleum highly enough. thanks for the test with the paint. great post! Lowes has a furniture paint & a cabinet paint. The finished items looked professional. The only complication with odor is the Annie Sloan wax before it has cured. All right, that was a LONG one folks. I’ve never used Annie Sloan. You can take in a paint chip and they can match it! I’m excited to start my projects! I will keep buying the Rustoleum. That’s a great idea Cynthia and I think that would totally work! Thank you. LOL But I thank you Sarah for making this comparison between these 2 paints. I’m afraid once dry, I noticed a bit that hadn’t taken, so I took the end and pulled and the whole lot peeled off perfectly in one piece. Not sure if you would know or not but I have seen where a few gals have used the Rustoleum primer/paint spray paint on light fixtures. Really useful test. I’ve used both and I couldn’t make up my mind. I’m nervous to utilize the topcoat from Rustoleum… I’m not sure what to do! I am confidently purchasing it on Amazon now and am super grateful for your comparison! Annie Sloan is better than Rustoleum – like all “premium” chalk paints it goes on thicker and spreads further. Great info -thanks, About 4 years ago I painted a thrift store dresser with Annie Sloan . Any advice? Thanks so much for the tip to add a little water to the chalk paint. The shop I buy from is really great on advice and she told me to thin the paint with water and it glides on perfectly. The AS held up much better with little or no paint removal when I removed the paper backing, while I was not so lucky with the Rustoleum. It’s been two years now, and my cabinets still look as good as they did the day I painted them. Thank you so much. ).quart to paint my armoir! I work there, but maybe Home Depot or any other store that sells it and has a paint department) they have a light and dark tint base which allows you to tint it to I think about 20 different colors. It looks super bright when you first paint it on but calms down once topcoated to the most beautiful white (and I don’t care for white! Project will go ahead with Rustoleum and confidence. I haven’t tried the Valspar version yet, I might need to grab that sometime and give it a try too. I found this really valuable. I’ve never painted anything with chalk paint before, and as this is my first big project for our home, I’m really counting on it to turn out good! And you’re right about adding water–I’ve done with the AS in the past and it does help, but I haven’t tried it yet with the Rust-Oleum version! Thank you so much for your post it was very helpful. I’ve used both brands and though I think Annie Sloan gives better coverage it’s way too expensive. Reading this article has me questioning whether I should try a different paint, though! It seals much better than wax, in my experience anyway. I was really surprised too Nikki, but it was cool to see how they perform side-by-side at the same time. Just go here and click the "My Home" tab to shop! I read so many bad reviews about chalk paint before so I was always a bit worried about trying it. I for one appreciate the comparisons that she shares with us on different products! Good to hear that you’re blanket box is holding up well! I did find that the Rustoleum usually requires more coats of paint then AS or even my own DIY Chalk paint. I think that might hold up better in the long run! Great comparison, I have not used AS as I can’t even buy it in my area (so to me thats a problem, I’m not ordering paint supplies online) and the Rustoleum I can buy anywhere. Can I put furniture paint in a small air sprayer? I’ve been thinking about trying a chalk paint project and I appreciate the comparison. I just ordered the Rustoleum from Amazon and I plan to paint a few old pieces of furniture. Rustoleum Chalked is NOT, repeat NOT, chalk paint! However, I have never used chalk paint. Most people think that chalk paint is … If you haven’t tried Kilz you may want to on your next project. Thanks for sharing! I think it’s definitely worth a shot Ronnie. I agree with you completely…Rust-oleum is much easier to use and covers nicely. I’m so glad to see the comparison! Thank you for helping me find a more economical way to get it done! It is very helpful when trying to make a decision and some of this stuff is quite pricey. I was thinking of getting General Finishes Flat sealer. , Oh this post couldn’t have come at a better time! Download I used 2 coats. I hear this is possible. It “lives” on a screened porch. I find the rustolium easy to apply too. Revitalise your old furniture and give them a new lease on life with the Rust-Oleum Chalky Finish Furniture Paint. It goes on so smoothly- no brush marks- no streaks- I did 2 coats on a drawer – did not prime, sand, nor cleaned it (that’s because I was just testing the color But I am not going to try another brand- sticking with Rust-oleum! Linen White Ultra Matte Interior Chalked Paint Questions - page 2, Rust-Oleum 30 oz. Any ideas? Hi, I just ran into your blog, and need an expert opinion. Dyanna. Or True Value?) I loved your post. The Annie Sloan paint seemed to offer a bit more coverage on the second coat. I was wondering how it will hold up from the scratches & chips. It’s very helpful. I really appreciated your comparison.Fixing to paint my first piece with rustoleom…Great article…. I’d say you’d probably want to start with a good primer. This was so helpful, especially with white paint. If you're anything like me, there's a good chance you are ready for a snack right now. Hi! x 45 yds. Di. Sounds like it didn’t hold up? Chalk paint is the miracle worker of the furniture refinishing world, and it has led to an explosion of creativity among DIYers. This paint dries to a smooth, chalky matt finish that looks great left alone or … In the public painters groups, admitting to using Rustoleum is like a chef admitting to using Chef boy r d. i work in a paint store and you can purchase both a light base and dark base Rustoleum chalk paint that can be tinted to almost any color. Hi Deanna! I am excited to try it. I’ve used the RustOleum before and thought the same about the color choices. It stunk. Bye bye OMG I haven’t tried making my own, but I totally want to! I don’t think rustoleum has a dark wax option like as right? Not to give you even MORE projects to try – but have your tried Amy Howard? I love my Bombay poster bed but not the cherry color. But after I read this I’m definitely going to buy the Rust-Oleum. My question is, do I need to sand the entire piece between coats and before waxing for a smoother finish? I can do it, I know I can, I think. I painted a table and chair set for my son’s college apartment with navy rustoleum milk paint. I just painted a secretary with the Rustoleum. It’s for bedroom furniture and a bathroom vanity. Nothing to complain about! Thanks!! It isn’t vinyl. I love it. I would like to see a comparison between rustoleum and behr chalk paint , I work at home depot and we sell chalk paint for behr and we can mix any color we have a white base and a deep base that we mix any color basically in! Can I use wax on the Rust-Oleum? I used the Annie Sloan paint in Old White and the Rust-Oleum paint in Linen White. Lesson learned! I just got an old desk and chair and want to paint it. I’ve used both, as well as DIY chalk paint using Plaster of Paris + latex paint. Ace Hardware has more colors available. I am so happy that I came across your comparison blog. I was able to have the paint service rep customize my color just like any other paint. I do plan to distress it afterwards. We have ACE Hardware stores here in Washington state. Not good for a house with kids. You can take any paint colour to Home Hardware, that sells Rustoleum, & they can make it in Chalk paint, Or pick a colour off their paint palate, we make hundreds of colours.No other company that sells chalk paint has that ability. Plz help. I painted some kitchen cabinets with Fusion which I was told did NOT need prep or a top coating. I’ve used Annie Sloan chalk paint on my kitchen, kitchen chairs, piano stool and waxed it too and loved the finish and ease of use. . I’ve used ASCP and loved the color but wasn’t overly impressed with the coverage and it took an entire. Fine-Grit Single Angled Sanding Sponge (3 Sponge-Pack), HANDy Paint Pail HANDy 16 oz. I will say this though, the Rustoleum can also be tinted, so even though you only see a half dozen colours on the shelf there is a light tint base and dark tint base. HEY! :/. I prefer the Rustoleum. No need to sand between coats! The fact that you need to add water is part of the joy of AS. I seal the base too for protection against foot and chair marks. Thank you so MUCH for doing this! But please help- I am first time furniture painter. I used the Martha Stuart paint and the odor was terrible! Yes you can definitely use poly if you don’t have wax! This simple two-step paint and wax process allows your personal style and vision to come to life, whether you're looking for an aged antique look or prefer more of a vintage modern flair. I need to show you a photo of a 4 panel room divider that I bought from wayfair. Thank you for your time to show everyone your experience. Well, instead of focusing on Sales-y descriptions and assurances that AS brand is wonderful, I think that LittleVintageNest did a perfectly fair, unbiased comparison of the two brands. Premium paint gives professional results for DIY projects. Some hardware stores sell Rustoleum chalk paint but as with homemade chalk paint, the more calcium carbonate or other additives in paint, the more it degrades the product. That works really well too! The Most Important Spray Painting Tips Not to Overlook: Always spray outside or in a well-ventilated area like a garage with the door wide open.Wear a protective mask when you spray. I’d like to paint my fireplace stone, which is white, but has orange cast to some of the stone. My pieces don’t look much different with the wax. I have purchased and used many products from the UK and will continue to do so, but it doesn’t matter where a product is made, if a product works better AND saves money, I’ll purchase and use that product regardless of the place of origin. Just prefer warmer white and from the picture I cannot tell. I think the difference was largely due to the fact that I was painting on such a dry, matte surface from that first coat. I loved it. I’ve even made my own chalk paint and wow, it was amazing . I had training in using Annie Sloan and also use Rust Oleum. I was leaning towards Rust-oleum for the price and after reading this blog even more so now. The info is very helpful. I am curious how your dining room cabinet, table and chairs turned out. If you’ve already posted on this, my apologies. I am considering using Rust-Oleum chalk paint as I suffer from migraine and cannot use paint due to the smell – I have read that Rust-Oleum is water based and low odour – my sense of smell is incredible (not always an advantage) and I wondered how much it actually smells. You can read my post about it here https://sarahjoyblog.com/full-review-chalky-spray-paint/. Both sides dried completely in about 20 minutes and were ready for the second coat. I used Rustoleum Chalked chalk paint on this pale blue chalk painted cabinet but opted not to apply the topcoat because this piece is more decorative and doesn't get daily use; however, I'm planning to go back and brush on the top coat to just the top of the piece, where I place decorative items. 94 Rust-Oleum 30 oz. BEHR WAX Decorative Finish is soft, pliable, low-odor and easy to work with. Any opinions would be appreciated. Okay, I was on a big box store’s website today and saw the Rustoleum advertised and I wondered… This was a very helpful post! Thanks for dropping by the blog Marsha! x 60 yds. They have color charts there and not limiting like with Amazon. it didn’t work as well for me. Actually, Rustoleum offers quite a large color selection, u just have to purchase it from your local hardware store and grab a Dark/Light Based Tint and bring it to the paint mixing counter with your color selection. Hi, I too love the chalk paint painting technique, but here goes, I did buy the Rust-Oleum but I am so afraid to make that first brush stroke!!!!! Thank you Sarah for your comparison, I’m just new to painting with chalk paint, and you have made my decision so much easier to make. Perfect for refreshing old and new wooden furniture, cast stone, concrete and even metal surfaces to create one-of-a-kind accent pieces. I like the price of the rustoleum but want to desk to turn out. But I don’t have any experience painting upholstery. I just bought the Restolium paint. Right?! Do you think the paint you recommend would work well on outdoor plastic chairs? Thanks for this post. Remember that the paint dries quickly and so will the paint in the can (and wrap your brush in a baggie too if you need to stop for even 10 minutes). The Rustoleum doesn’t. Well this weekend I was in the mood for a little painting fun so I decided to do a side-by-side comparison between these two products. Please do this in your next comparison. which seems handy. Some colors just can’t be replicated, but it sure opens up a lot of possibilities! Made my own chalk paint & it worked beautifully!! I’ve never tried that brand Pat, might need to give it a whirl! 1) clean all cabinets and sand rough areas 2) apply 2-3 coats Rustoleum chalk paint in off white color. I much prefer Fat Paint (also a chalk paint). Rustoleum Linene isn’t a warm white at all, which is what I wanted. 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