Thank you. . I watched annie sloan video and she recommends the lacquer for kitchen table as it withstands heat and spills better. Thank you so much for that information. They have it here in our Home Depot Your blog is my new fav!! I am going to try to refinish some furniture with Rustoleum Chalked paint. It stunk. Possibly the KILZ Latex Interior/Exterior Primer. I used the Rust-Oleum paint and the spray finish on a piece of furniture. I came across another paint of Rustoleum called Milk paint, the colour is Venision Yellow! Im so nervous as I have such high hopes it turns out good. Thank you for any help/information. Lemony Ill send you an email about my custom color matches! I wanted to try ASbut when went to the paint store the gentleman suggested the Rustoleumhe said it was just as good if not better and more cost effective. I used AS paint for years, however I do stand by my review. Thanks so much!!! I have limited my use of AS chalk paint for the reason you cited. Thanks so much for this post! I have painted quite a few items over the years w/ great success! What is your favorite brush when painting with Rustoleum Chalk Paint? Its very helpful. Want it for my living room! Good to hear that youre blanket box is holding up well! Hi Kelly! We recently moved to our little homestead on ten acres and we're loving the small town life in Colorado. I learned my lesson. Does the Rust-Oleum require a wax coating like the Annie Sloan? I used the Martha Stuart paint and the odor was terrible! youre applying it wrongits not the paint. I am painting my dining room hutch as I speak after already painting the table and chairs that go with it (I have had this set since the mid 80s), and Im almost done now. I really liked both brands but the rustoleum is cheaper by half. Im thinking about painting dressers with the Rustoleum. I also painted a wood dresser with Rustoleum spray chalk paint. But after your post I will go for it. For homemade the Pixie Dust makes a beautiful, very durable chalky paint that has great coverage and goes a loooong ways. How can I protect the paint? Hello! Theres a luxury to AS paint paint and yes its a lot more expensive, the colours are more period or vintage, ii used Rustoleum and its fine, hard wearing, ordinary colours.

Hi that was a great comparison. Id encourage you to use one of her colors (in the Behr equivalent, of course) if youre trying to get the same look! Thank you, Getting ready to paint a wee side table with drawers, great review of both products. Unmarked Trail & Coliseum Marble. I M definitely going to give it a try! Ill send you an email about my custom color matches! Sorry!! The ones with glass doors? I like the fact that she created a finish, I havent used it yet. Thank you so much for this video. Can I use wax on the Rust-Oleum? And happppppppy Monday to you. But learned not to be afraid to redo a piece. I have a couple of projects and wanted to know if I should drive across town to get Annie Sloan paint or if another brand world work just as well for what Im doing. Thanks SO much!!

My son actually works at an Ace. They do offer your basic chic colors premade but a large variety of custom colors are easy to mix. Youre definitely right Ellen, the brush strokes were a bit more obvious with the Rust-Oleum. Just about to doing up furniture as a hobby. I also found it to be very thick and ended up having to sand down a few spots and repaint because of the gloppiness (is that a word) and then came the wax oh no . The color selection would be exciting! The thing that I definitely noticed was the Rust-Oleum fades over time to a yellow tone. David, Id recommend getting a paint sample, rather than a chip because you cant really tell how a color looks on a wall without painting a small section and watching how it looks in all the different lights. Will i need 2 codes? Found your blog while looking for tips on best paint brushes for using chalk paint and was pleased to find your review on Rustoleum! HEY! That works really well too! You can grab that match in my full line of color matches here: https://joyfulderivatives.com/full-line-of-color-matches/.

So, if you come across this, return the can and get a new one. Painting is so therapeutic, just have fun with it! When it comes to homemade chalk paints, my best luck has been using Liquid Pixie Dust. Have you tried their chalk paint on stone or brick? Sloan is an artist and it is an artists paint. Would you by chance have a match for the color Work Worn Wood, Hi Denise! Hi Nicole! I cant believe the statement that wax does nothing..really? I can get it in-store at my local Home Depot, which means I can have it TODAY. Oy! Im just getting together what I need to start my first project and I was VERY surprised to learn how much her paint costI mean Im sure its worth it but its nice to know theres a alternative for those of us on a budget ty again, Can anyone help I am away to use rust oleum for the first time tomorrow on a old IKEA unit. Hi Ash! I wonder if the same feedback applies. That you for this comparison! I feel as though water needs to be sprayed on the brush as I paint or it wont glide smooth. Love the chalk paint.. Would love to know how one can seal the paint to be able to avoid any stains.. Hi. Thanks so much for the tip to add a little water to the chalk paint. Do you know if Rust Olium has a color similar to Annie Sloans Old Ochre? Thank you! Id been informed that a quart would cover several pieces. I always used AS chalk paint and about a year ago I discovered the Rustoleum chalk paint and now I wont go back, I love it and it goes a long way too , I find that after a few weeks it even cures to a stronger finish like the paint is more durable .. Ill never change back. HOWTOBUILDABARNDOORINUNDER ANHOUR! Both sides dried completely in about 20 minutes and wereready for the second coat. Thank you for your review! Then I forgot to do the main door. And I actually prefer it. Happy. Would you please match Local Greenhouse by Magnolia? I havent painted a fireplace stone, but I did paint our brick fireplace. I completely agree! Thank you for this post. I agree, Im also an Annie Sloane fan, and have used many different chalk paints, being spoiled for choice in SA. We tend to get our paint at the Home Depotand our favorite is the Behr Premium Plus Ultra and its pretty reasonably priced for a paint and primer in one. Within a month most of the cabinets have chipped, peeling, and basically look awful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Behr paint is my favorite. And youre right about adding waterIve done with the AS in the past and it does help, but I havent tried it yet with the Rust-Oleum version! Thanks for the tip! It is more pliable than Annie sloane . Great to know I was wondering if you have tried the furniture paint from Lowes? hi sarah, i started with rustoleum but their colors are very hardware store $1.

I am doing my first project & have heard that Annie Sloan is the only way to go. Old from smoking in the house(which is no longer done) it has nicotine on it would any kind of chalk paint cover it or do I need to sand and primer it. Marie, Hi Marie, I have done a DIY chalk paint actually. Between the two, I felt like the Rust-Oleum paint was easier to work with and easier to apply due to the fact that it isnt as thick. And since it was chalk-type paint I didnt have to do any prep except to clean them off! The chair had previously been stripped of varnish so the first coat was absorbed into the wood a bit which is to be expected. Although I hate to spend more money, I just feel I got more projects out of Annie Sloan. I have tried to pinch my pennies as I changed my entire house chalk painting all my furniture from Black Country style to French country cottage style. I have been using Rustoleum chalk paint and love it! i know it is not supposed to be necessary but it ensures best coverage and a smooth surface for the final color, especially on a dark piece that may have old shellac. I was able to easily distress each with sandpaper for a vintage look. Thanks. I have used A.S. chalk paint as well as other brands. Wondered if there was a good substitute for AS paint-glad to hear Rustoleum is comparable. I want to bet charcoal black matte finish that you see in the very most expensive Colonial furnishings and I think the Rust-Oleum will do the trick for durability and application. Great article! I love the Linen White by Rustoleum and the medium gray is a true gray no blue undertones. Its a much lower price, but I dont think Ill buy it again. I also love fusion mineral paint and Find paints of Europe. Its very forgiving and the finish flattens and smooths beautifully. your comparison was interesting, thank you! This comparison is extremely helpful. I am also interested in Yarn color match. Thanks. Thanks for the tips! I appreciate your efforts to make the process of selecting paint and getting it locally easier. I wanted to do a project but with confinement and quarantine here in France I cannot go shopping in the UK right now. I want to paint/distress a curio cabinet I have. do you think l could use the rustoleum chalk paint on a stained white rayon/velvet couch& what sealer would l use. Read the full disclosure here. The consistency is nie like cottage cheese. If you have the magnolia paint chip, Home Depot can scan it for their color match. It was my bathroom vanity with Rust Olean. Thanks for doing this comparison. , Julie can you give me more details on the proportions on how to make your own chalk paint, including the brands you used? This was such a great post, Sarah, thank you for your expertise! Painted all the furniture plus wooden rails plus fridge and did not use any sealant at all. The thing that is been forgot is the technique used to paint with chalk paint especially with Annie Sloan. Also for the top of table I was going to stain it dark, same finish?

The pieces Ive painted with Annie Sloan had to cure a week between coats or it would pull up the other color. I love your posts and all the tips you give. After lots of worry, I jumped in. .

So color choice isnt as limited as first thought. . Hi Noelle! Just a heads up. Magnolia Paints! I didnt use the wax and the finish it it becomes lustrous by sitting on it. I have painted with both and personally prefer Rust-Oleum. For the project I have in mind, based on your experience and observations, Im going with Rust-o-leum in the shade of Anthracite (aka Charcoal). Thank you for your time! On our girls bathroom vanity I actually used BB Frosch powder and their wax. When Sloan chalk paint was first introduced, it was formulated to achieve vintage paint effects. Its a fantastic product. Thanks for a great blog! Support local small business and get personalized attention with your project! Thank you, Hi Ronni! Love those tooArt Minds, Martha Stewart, Waverly. 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. I agree Debra, I think youre good to stick with the Rust-Oleum. I have a wood look dining table outside. Hi! They also have the tint base. What can I do to get them to look smooth? Im looking for a behr option to match Magnolia Market display. Thx. As for your bathroom Id encourage you to do a dark grey (like Weathered Windmill) on the cabinet and a white or very pale grey on the walls or visa-versa. They came out awesome. Do you have a match for the 1905 green paint? 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. The guy behind the paint counter at lowes is my new bff, Hope u may enjoy as well, perhaps rustoleum spray on chalk paint vs canned chalk paint like Charcol mite be an i teresting experiment also. About to do a kitchen table. Please read the first line on the back of the Rustoleum Can:: Smooth matte finish Fast drying Low VOC *****LATEX***** Paint. I went thru the paces of getting AS and MH, but no one had it.

Should I use a poly or wax finish? You can see how to do it in this post: https://sarahjoyblog.com/diy-chalk-paint-review/. Mind you I am seriously pondering using her newest pearlescent glaze to redo my feminine bedroom furniture so any further demos with this new paint would be much appreciated. Im looking for a dupe for Clean Slate. I have never tried Annie Sloan. I love the light and airy feel of the Fixer Upper homes as well as the dark accents, like industrial light fixtures. Thank you so very much for this. , Hiya! 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. I am new to chalk painting. We are painting our new living room (large and high ceilings, all wood) and we cant decide on a color we want white but not to white but not to grey and not to peachy/yellow, Hi Sarah! I took all the hardware off and spray painted them with []. Thanks for a very helpful article. I have acouple of furniture peices I wanted to freshen up with paint. I have used both and for me there is no comparison..Rustloleum is STREETS ahead of AS. When you go to chalk paint store (and there are LOTS of brands now apart from Rustoleum and AS) they tell you of course chalk is best.

You can buy the rustoleum at ace. Thanks for this post. Thank you about to use Annie Sloan & might need an alternative paint since All the little stores are closed! Would you happen to know color match for fine black TIA!! Thank you for comparison.It was a great help. For Tile there are primers with more aggressive bonding than chalk paint, but Sloans paint could work. Thanks so much for this post! Do you have a color match to Freshly Cut Stems (JG-63), Hi Kate! I should have had him open it in the store. I have 4 very Rustic, tattered, dark finished dining chairs that I rescued from a pile of rubbish much like your table. This simple prep works every time. This blog has been so insightful when planning our painting. Im going with white linen and charcoal from the rust-oleum line. Im looking for a match to Solid Wood paint color by Magnolia. Thanks! I used the Rustoleum white chalk paint and found a swatch off the wall of the color that I wanted (a very slight off white not yellowey or tan) and asked the guy at the paint counter if he could tint the chalk paint for me and he said absolutely! Like you, on a trip to Home Depot we came across the Rustoleum chalk paint. I did 2 coats paint & 2 coats of their topcoat clear. Hope this helps. I have always wanted to try using chalk paint and now I know which brand I will use. My favorite is DIY. I love it. I am wondering if you checked the ingredients of both paints? Not just the colors on the side panel of the paint can. Ive also used both and discovered the same results as you. Another comparison.

I am currently picking out colors for our new home & love The Magnolia brand but want to use Home Depot for cost & convenience. . Us that right?? Hi Heather! Ended up looking great but took 12 cans so super expensive and it ran! Do I need to strip the heavy cream paint off the center base or can I just sand it lightly and then apply the Rust-Oleum ? I also have a Goodwill large wood bamboo brown frame 3648 Im excited to try it on ($12!). I can do it, I know I can, I think. She suggested it so I went to Lowes and found their chalky paint. And then of course you can mix the colors together to obtain new versions And their matte sealer is fantastic! Is that true, or is it just the way it looks on my screen ?

Do you have any experience gilding the Rust-Oleum? Ill fill and sand those but do I need to sand the varnish or prime where Ive filled? I need to show you a photo of a 4 panel room divider that I bought from wayfair. Thank you for the comparison. Oh wow Brenda, youve been busy. Youll definitely need two coats for your cabinets. I started with Rust-oleum when I first tried chalk paint and really liked it (especially the low cost!) It has a shine to it and its White So can I use chalk pain on Shiny furniture or do I have to sand first. Any color you choose! That hasnt been done. Its actually what led me to fall in love with painting furniture in the first place. Most paints will do this but latex paint like the Rustoleum is less susceptible to flashing from the latex base. I know now what to do. Does it matter the brand of wax. Ive never painted cabinets like that before, so I cant say for sure if you should clean/prep them with anything else. In my master bedroom I did a creamy white called Swiss Coffee by Behr. Do not like the Valspar Chalk Finish! Or, you can sign up for my emails here and get an offer to grab it at 70% off! The Dutch Boy is very thin and I was not impressed with the coverage on my project. Loved this. These days, I feel like youd have to live under a rock to not know who Chip and Joanna Gaines are. Hi Rich! I mixed up some homemade chalk paint by using plaster of Paris and a little water and adding it [], So this is the before.a tired looking green painted maple dresser I picked up at a garage sale for a song. Luckily, most people who try Rustoleum complain about it, and end up coming back to me for AS. Behr chalked style paint can be purchased at Home Depot and is less than Rustoleum. Hi Rachel! Thank you for this write up. I used the rustoleum linen white for my first project whish was a dresser. JUST SAW, Most people that use Rustoleum end up coming to me and going with AS. problem is I think they used a poly sealer or something on the coat on the lamp its not super shiny just a matte look but I can tell at the top base it seems coated. RELATED: THE 8 BEST FARMHOUSE INTERIOR PAINT COLORS. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you so MUCH for doing this! Not sure why anyone would use Annie Sloan at the ridiculous price that it is!! So glad you went for it. It also did not stick very well to some of the cabinets. Im obsessed with the blush tone in the Ella Rose color! Can you tell me what clear matte sealer you used?

I used about 4 skeins of yarn for this one. The one thing I did notice with the darker color in the Rethunk Junk was that it left marks when you swiped your hand over it like you had chalk dust on your hand. Every other chalk paint I tried that touted, no prep, no priming, dries hard etc. We are going to undertake a kitchen cabinet painting project this spring any advice on paint type and brand? Thank you for telling me about the difference between AS and Rust-Oleum. He told and showed me his projects..I was SOLD and have been using it ever since. Shiplap Wall Ideas for the Farmhouse Look! By chance do you have a match for one horn white in Behr? Convinced the supplier to mix us a non standard Dulux dark aqua and after thinning by about 10% with water application was quick and easy with a fabulous smooth, matte finish. I know its is a bit too late to ask a doubt, but hearing to the saying never too late for anything applies here. And it must be reapplied down the road. Tammy, you can TOTALLY do it! So great! Hi, thank you for your article. Thoughts? Ill keep you posted on the cabinet project. I actually havent tried it on upholstery yet, but I definitely need to! I used Angel Grey.. and I found with my pressed wood vanity..I painted over white but I sanded it lightly.. then painted it one coat which probably should of been two coats. You can just experiment this way. I love this paint. Annie Sloan IS chalk paint. You also seem very open to sharing which is what I need! Thanks so much for the great post. The paint retailer actually came to my house and brought a sealer (not wax) somehing like varethane. If the paint cakes up youre supposed to use water. Rustoleum chalked paint has been my go to from day one I have painted my bathroom cabinets and vanity, dining room chairs and table base, a rocking chair, several small projects like repurposed jewelry boxes, candlesticks, trays and most recently a set of vintage doors that we turned into barn style sliders. Which is the most comparable? Thanks for your help and great blog. . Recently Ive been growing more curious about some of the alternatives that are popping up on the market, like the Rust-Oleum chalked paint. I have no doubt Rustoleum and other chalk paints provide a good solution. Or bathroom vanity. Hi do you have the Behr equivalent for Alabaster? Thank you for the comparison. You did an excellent job of comparing the two products. Enjoying learning about the two paints thank you. I really like the Rust-Oleum brand, its very easy to work with. If a latex paint finish is good enough for you, the rustoleum is a decent paint with less coverage than Annies. Great option for color choice. An open mind to new products is always a good trait, especially this day n age every day a new something or another is released. You can grab a copy here: https://joyfulderivatives.com/full-line-of-color-matches/. 3 kids so its used a LOT. Thanks for sharing! Do you know if the Rustoleum works as well on fabric as the AS? What would you use for Morning Calm, dark moon, and it is well? I will be trying it for the first time to update some of our furniture for a coastal look. Or any other recommendations for a sage-y color for a bedroom would be appreciated! Ive been thinking about trying a chalk paint project and I appreciate the comparison. , Hi Ness! Ive even used chalk paint from ACMoore & Michaels craft store and waxed it with Annie Sloan wax. it did not adhere like the rest did.. Those selling the paint should give this advice to customers as its pretty essential. Hi Sarah, Im glad you went thru the hassle of starting this with us. But my thoughts on wax: a lot of work! Fusion also is much better with the self leveling, and when I waxed over the Rustoleum, the paint actually came off, even after curing for days.

I would like to use chalk paint then seal with an outdoor water sealant. The Linen White is a pure white without yellow undertones. Im looking for a match to winter solstice. But I dont have any experience painting upholstery. Thank you for helping me find a more economical way to get it done! . The Annie Sloan is more of an artists paint, theres so many versatile things you can do with it, if you search around. Ive never tried that brand Pat, might need to give it a whirl! Thank you so much for this post! The best thing about the Behr paint, is that the paint department will mix the paint in Any color you want, Hello! I found that you can have it tinted into almost any color you choose when you purchase it through a paint store who carries it such as Benjamin Moore. I know they say you can thin it with water which is what I had to do. You might be better off trying it with regular latex paint? Has anyone compared the Rustoleum chalk paint with the Dutch Boy chalk paint. Ive done my share of furniture painting and if you have tannins bleeding through you should have primered first anyway. What sanding tool do you use for the distressed look? I experienced bleed through with the Rustoleum but not the Annie Sloan.

I also really like the Rust-oleum matte finish product made for their chalked paint because you can just brush it on! Bonus: the Rustoleum can be tinted!! Thank you. After the suggested 21 days for the wax and paint to cure, AS wont peal or chip ever. Like the side-by-side comparison. I have recently gotten more into painting furniture and just like many others Im sure, wondered how these two brands stacked up against eachother. The one other thing I have noticed when I compared painting with Annie Sloan or Rust-Oleum is that Rust-Oleum seems to leave slightly more distinct brush marks. I am late to the chalk paint wagon, but will be trying my hand soon! Have you tried the newer chalk paint that is called Repurpose Chalk Paint by a two woman company. Merci beaucoup for a much needed comparison! I will keep buying the Rustoleum. Do you have color match for Regal leaf in Behrs? It is supposed to be all black but it arrived with thin red lines encircling and outlining the panel. Its just so darn expensive, even if youre thinning it down with water. Ill email you about my custom color matches. Ive never tried either, but will be trying the Rust-Oleum soon! Thank you for explaining both products. Sam, I dont have that one on my list, but Ill email you about a custom match! What/how do I do this?

Both are supposed to dry in a matte finish. I just need to topcoat it tomorrow. Good morning! Now you can purchase your new favorite fixer upper paint colors at your local Behr distributor! I actually got the exact color I wanted with out having to mix AS colors to achieve the desired result.

I use Annie Sloan and I have always loved it but my last can has been very thick and hard to paint with. Not always chalk paint, many diverse finishes. I saw Annie Sloan emails after I finished and wondered if Id lost out in any way but you have set my mind to rest. Both offered decent coverage on the first coat, but both sides definitely needs a second coat as you can see. Is Rust-Oleum safe for pregnant women to use like AS is? which seems handy. But I am a bit peeved at the misleading branding.. Is there another clear finish wax, similar to A. Sloan you suggest to use on canvas? One question- my table is varnished but has deep scratches which need to be filled. Ive been using Annie Sloan also and started using the Rust-oleum or B.B.Frosch because the price point is much better. And your right not sure why they say one coat coverage? It was a cost thing for me. My question is what should I use for a protective finish? I would love to incorporate white, beige, black, greens and blues. I would put in some yellows or blues until I get my colour. Hi Sarah! I have a old small cabinet that I saved and saved to purchase, its got leaded glass, claw feet and is a oak color. That is good to know and Menards is SO good at mixing colors.

I saw some of the rustoleum chalked at Ace but the cautions seemed to be like other latex paint. Any tips plz. I have a breakfront that is maple, I want to chalk paint it black. I have been searching and cant seem to find a good match! Thank you, Ive used both and like them both for different surfaces and/or projects. I usually go to Michaels or Walmart for my paint but I am constantly looking at Annie Sloans ambassadors for tips. , Have you or have you seen the match to her Blue Skies? Any opinions would be appreciated. Theres a reason the Rustoleum is cheaper. I currently use a DIY recipe for chalk paint (a calcium phosphate version). I use vegetable dye to get the color I want or there color tubes to add to the paint. I live in So California. Thanks for sharing! I am considering gatherings & I noticed that there are 2 options listed for the match. Do you happen to know a behr color match with magnolia Regal leaf paint? I was at Home Depot a few days ago and had seen the Rust-Oleum Chalk Paint and wondered if it worked very well. 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). 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? Practice on a board 1st. I did use the sealer Rust-Oleum offers. I want to paint upholstery and want to know whether I should splurge on Annie Sloan Chalk Paint or use Rustoleum brand. Just prefer warmer white and from the picture I cannot tell. I have seen some people say its hard paint to work with , I like the rust oleum. I have waxed the dresser but was wondering whether to try the clear coat on my bed .

This post was originally published on January 10, 2018 but has since been updated. Ill send you an email about my custom color matches! Turn some music on, make yourself a cup of coffee, and enjoy it. And the wax give a great sealing of the paint but will absorb water so just needs wiping off fairly soon after. Thank you Sarah for ur time and effort to reply to my comment. I have a dining room table, cabinet and chairs I would like to paint. I want to paint a varnished fireplace without sanding and the marble hearth in your opinion is this likely to work? My question to you is since Im a beginner, can you tell me what is the best brush that you use to apply the chalk paint? Thanks again. The fact that you need to add water is part of the joy of AS. Nice Post.! 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! For me it came down to cost. Would using chalk paint work in the tile? I havent painted kitchen cabinets yet, so I cant really say for sure Tanya. Ive only used AS Chalk Paint, and never had any of the issues you did. Now I mat get started tomorrow. Im a furniture painting newbie so Im looking for the easiest way to do it! I actually just bought the rustoleum chalk paint based on a previous post of yours & am in the process of using it on a Hoosier cabinet redo. I had used Annie sloans paint etc for years but I now use rust-oleum it is smooth and creamy to use and I have found there colour range is as big as AS. I want to thank you for this comparison because I have a litter box cabinet for my two cats and I want to paint the dark espresso color in a white chalk paint.



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