Information on Da Vinci Chalk Finishes

Chalk Finish type paints has become popular around the DIY world, more and more “want to be” Da Vinci’s, but have been asking how to use chalk paint and where to start and is it difficult?

Chalk Finish isn’t new. It’s one of the oldest paints available. But a renewed interest in aged finishes has also given rise to a renewed interest in authentic creative paints from days gone by.
Chalk Finish contains calcium carbonate, a natural substance that makes up 4% of the earth’s crust. It is more commonly known as limestone, marble and chalk. But it’s also found in paper, plastic, concrete and many other household items. In fact even, egg shells are made of 95% calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is a useful bonding agent. When used in paint, it allows the paint to  bond to any  surface, including laminate, glass, fabric, and wood, which means …
                                                        no priming or sanding. Just paint.

Only Green “Distressed Chalk Finish” a self-priming chalky paint that can be tinted to most light and mid tone colours from white. It can be a base coat, a second coat or a single coat finish. This unique decorative finish is developed for furniture, floors and walls. Distressed chalk finish adheres to most surfaces and creates amazing results quickly and easily. It can be used as a textured finish, a distressed finish, a smooth
contemporary finish or even as a wash.
Da Vinci’s Distressed Chalk Finish is a non-toxic, Oil-based paint (water clean-up) is lead-free,  made from renewable linseed oil, low odour and has very low volatile organic compounds (VOCs).