Is chalk paint durable enough for a desk?

Chalk paint is not durable on it’s own and need some kind of protective finish. Chalk paint has a much easier alternative to wax if you are looking for a good protective clear coat for furniture.

Do I need to seal chalk paint?

The important thing is to completely seal your piece so no water can get in and damage your paintwork. Stir Chalk Paint® Lacquer well before starting and regularly during use. All the good stuff tends to sink to the bottom! Apply a thin coat of Lacquer.

What kind of paint do you use on a desk?

Painting the Desk. Select an interior latex paint with a glossy finish. Avoid paints with a flat finish because the surface will then be hard to clean. Any paint that has a glossy finish will be aesthetically pleasing and easy to wash.

How can I paint my desk without sanding?

How do you Shabby Chic a desk painting?

How do you paint a wooden desk?

What kind of paint do you use on a wooden desk?

Chalk paint is the most common choice of paint for wooden furniture and gets its name from the luxurious chalky finish it creates. ‘It’s a multi-purpose paint that applies to just about any surface, without the need for priming or sanding,’ says Annie Sloan, founder of Annie Sloan Paints (opens in new tab).

What is the best furniture paint to use?

Satin or semi-gloss paints are ideal for most furniture pieces. No matter whether you’re choosing an interior or exterior paint, you’ll see a range of sheens: flat (matte), eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss, in order of lowest to highest luster.

How do you make an old desk look modern?

What should I do with my old desk?

Turn an old desk into a potting bench by adding shutters and more. Make your own standing laptop desk or table using a t.v. tray table for about $20. Kids art desk made from an old armoire is a great repurposed desk project idea using an armoire to make a new desk for the kids.