Chalk Paint can be used to paint wood, it can be used to paint metal, it can be used to paint melamine, it can be used to paint flooring, it can be used to dye fabric, and it can even be used to paint glass! In this blog we explore the gorgeous chalk effect spray paints from Cosmos. Read on to know more!
What is Chalk Effect? Chalk Effect is a decorative paint term known for its matte, chalky appearance. It is perfect for giving furniture pieces a shabby chic aesthetic, as it dries down to have a distressed look. Designer and entrepreneur Annie Sloan invented chalk paint and coined the term in 1990.
COSMOS LAC - CHALK EFFECT Spray Paints: Rejuvenate the furniture and décor of your home with unparalleled elegance.
Restore your old furniture and decorative objects by giving them an impressive matte finish in the easiest and most creative way. Ideal for wood, melamine, canvas, metal, plastic, cardboard even in glass. It doesn't drip, it doesn't need primer, it covers up to 4m2 (read: 4 square meters), while cosmos chalk effect spray minimizes paint time. Bring your old furniture to life in 15 minutes. Furthermore, you can create chalk board like surfaces (in various colours) by spraying the Chalk Effect Spray Paints on walls or any of the surfaces mentioned above.
Colours:
Cosmos currently offer 24 delectable colours and 1 clear chalk varnish.
Bubblegum.
Budapest Pink.
Charcoal.
Cloudy White.
Cream.
Dirty Lilac.
Dolphin Grey.
Duck Egg Blue.
Russian Vanilla.
Tuscan Sunset.
Moroccan Turquoise.
Greek Blue.
Aegan Blue.
Royal Blue.
Scottish Green.
Bloodstone.
Indian Green.
Coral Blush.
Dark Sangria.
Khaki Brown.
Latte.
Shadow Grey.
English Manor.
Pure White.
There is also a Chalk effect varnish on offer alongside these yummy colours.
How to use:
Cosmos Lac Chalk Effect Spray Paints have 2 spray injectors (thin and wide).
• Drying in 15 minutes.
• Coverage up to 4m2
• Offers excellent adhesion and durability.
• No primer required.
Instructions:
• Choose a well-ventilated area and place the object you want to paint over nylon protection.
• Ensure that the surfaces to be painted are clean, dry and free of loose spots or grease.
• Old wooden furniture may have been polished with wax. Use wire with a little white spirit to clean them before they are painted. Painted wood with color ideally rub it with sandpaper P180 before painting them.
• Mask areas with paper paper that you do not want to paint.
• Apply two hands from the Chalk Effect series with relatively fast movements from a distance of 10-15 cm. Paint first vertically and then horizontally (this is a hand). Wait 10 minutes before painting the next hand.
• For small objects or areas that need detail use the white spray injector (from a distance of 10 cm) that you will find on the package. For larger surfaces and speed use the black injector (from a distance of 15 cm)
• The result of the above steps will be a luxurious and uniform matte surface. If you want to add the effect of natural wear, 1 hour after painting use a thin P180-220 sandpaper and gently rub the areas of color you want to remove, revealing the bare wood below – this usually works best at the edges and corners.
• You can also use 2 different colors, a light base color (Chalk Effect Pure White) and a second color on top. When you rub the outer color instead of the wood will reveal the base color.
• The Chalk Effect series gives a lasting effect that lasts through time. For even more durability use Chalk Varnish of the Chalk Effect series. Shop for Chalk Effect Spray Paints: https://www.artzo.in/cosmos-chalk-effect-spray-paints Have you tried these spray paints? Let us know in the comments below.
Source Credits: Annie Sloan Chalk Paints | Cosmos Lac