Chalk Paint

[Asia111]

Does anyone know if you can buy 'chalk paint' in TRNC or across the border?

I want to paint some pine furniture and this type of paint is ideal for creating 'shabby chic' paint effect.

[Rubyroo]

I've not found any. Have you tried making your own?

I was told about this recently as I want to do the same with some bits of furniture.

I've got all the bits ready, now I need to get on with it!

[THREE LIZARDS]

I'm obsessed with 'shabbying' my furniture.

Go onto PINTEREST and type in Chalk paint and there is soooo much info to help you.

https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/? ... mplete%7C0

Try it out on scrap wood first to get the finish you want. Sand it down with fine sand paper to get the finish you want, then seal with natural wax. Very much trial and error.

Have fun.

[Asia111]

Thanks to everyone who has sent me a PM or posted a reply

I hadn't considered making my own chalk paint but having clicked on to link very kindly provided by three lizards I am looking forward to having a go. I read that plaster of paris substitute can be homemade using flour and water. I assume emulsion paint can be used rather than eggshell or gloss.

[Rubyroo]

I was advised to use emulsion. Be warned, it is only sold here in white and has to be mixed to the color you want. I got mine from the new Yapi Market next to China Bazaar, a 2.5 litre tin was 55 TL.
ps I have sent you a pm

[bubbles]

Chalk paint is easy to make really.
I mix talc or grout together with water to form a smooth paste then add it to Matt paint for a shabby look

[THREE LIZARDS]

Rubyroo..you can have any colour emulsion you fancy, same as in UK.

Just go to the yapi's with mixers.

[THREE LIZARDS]

Sorry Rubyroo..thats what you said..just in a different way.

[Asia111]

If you prefer to make your own chalk paint using calcium carbonate (chalk powder), Aydin chemist, Alsancak can obtain 1 kg containers of the product if pre-ordered (all up to 2 weeks for delivery). The price per kg is 15 tl.

For Aydin's follow the main road towards Lapta. Go past PoolsRUs and Starling. There is a row of small shops just opposite Starling. An off licence, hairdressers, butcher, Laconic and Aydin's. Staff speak English. Telephone no is 0392 821 3361