The problem with being at home over the holidays is that I really notice afresh all those things about the house that really annoy me (first world problem, I know). The renovation is on the distant horizon, but I don’t foresee that I will be standing in a new kitchen by Christmas. With the annoyances of the house, and the idea of a renovation in my head, I spent a bit of time over the holidays on pinterest, pinning all the things I like to help ‘inspire’ me .
I kept seeing all this beautiful painted furniture tutorials talking about using chalk paint. According to lots of sites, you don’t need to prep, sand or do multiple coats with chalk paint… which made it sound like it is perfect for me!
I ordered some paint and wax, and (sort of) patiently waited for it to arrive. Once it did, I was straight into having a go, starting off with this Ikea stool that I had been meaning to paint since I bought it two years ago.
I chose the colour ‘Provence’ and I love it. It totally clashes with the house at the moment, but once the house is done it will go really well with what I am planning!
I found that the chalk paint was pretty easy to use, though I did put a second coat on to give a good coverage. The paint thickens up if it is exposed to the air, and to be honest, it was better once it was a little thicker. I liked that it dried really quickly between coats too!
Once the paint had dried, I waxed it with soft wax, and then left it to cure for a couple of days. I have almost an entire can left, and I’m thinking what else I could use it on. It would be great to be able to buy smaller tins, as the paint is quite expensive.
Now we really have to hurry up on the house renovation, so that it all goes with my stool! Not sure I can quite call myself a DIY blogger yet!
I too have that stool (used as a piano stool) and I have intended to paint it ever since I bought it years ago… I'm still undecided on which colour I want to paint it 🙂 Your choice is lovely. Does the wax make it easy to wipe over the painted surface?
Ooo that is a scrumptious colour! Visiting from the Rewind, lovely to have found your blog 🙂 Mel x
It looks great and such a nice colour choice. I have an IKEA stool just like it that I've been meaning to paint for, oh, about three years now… x
I love the colour too!
I have that stool and have been meaning to paint it as well! Love your colour!
Lovely colour Jo.
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I love the colour you used. I have been trying to decide which colour I wanted to use. I am getting a grey and then was tossing up between Provence and another colour, but seeing yours has cemented it for me.