Shabby Chic Chalk Based Furniture Paint, Antique Gold - 250 ml | Distressed Matt Finish for Furniture, Home Decor or DIY Projects | Interior & Exterior | Non-Sand, Suitable for Wood, Plastic & Metal

Painted an Ikea Hemnes tv cabinet and matching bookshelf that's pine and fibreboard stained white (not laminated), on the first go it almost covered, the second layer completely covered without a flaw, and without extensive watching out to ensure there'll be no misses, just a simple quick paint over the first layer and the result is rich deep black colour. I painted the side of the bookshelf as it stood and not a sign of dripping on the surface - as it's not as thick as AS, and with AS it's a struggle to avoid not painting a too thick coat that then results in massive amount of flowing paint that dries as is quite quickly (I water now every AS quart right after opening to get to the thickness of THIS paint.) Important note that I simply washed down the furniture with dishwashing detergent and dried with kitchen towel before the painting to avoid oiliness but I didn't sand or prime or anything. Just got on with the painting afterwards and it stuck to the surface like a dream. I used AS wax on it as that's what I had at home and it seems to have worked well, dried quickly and just like on an AS paint. The paint coverage is smooth - probably not the best paint if someone wants visible brush strokes on their furniture but this is perfect for smoother hand painted finish. It dries quickly but still allows to 'go back' and correct any mistakes in the first couple minutes after painting if it'd be needed (but it won't be, with this there are no 'the layer is too quick and began to 'melt down' on the side' issues). Optimal. Another characteristic to point out is - probably due to it having less than AS - it sheds way less chalk when distressing. So I wasn't bathing in black chalk when I distressed these contrary to my other paint jobs which covered me and the floor in chalk when doing the same amount of distressing or even less - I distressed every edge of every piece on the black painted bits and there was no mounting black powder on my floor afterwards, my hands weren't all black from it. I distress before waxing so I can wax the final finish, and it was easy with this, really easy. Overall, I had 5 pieces to paint, 2x with this, and 3x with AS colours and I have to say the experience with this has put the AS to shame in a way that it was a hassle to struggle with AS when this was so easy. That's the best to describe it - I removed the books and TV in the morning, painted the two coats, distressed, waxed, allowed to dry from the evening and the next morning packed everything back on and it's just perfect. So the texture and colour both perfect, if someone is looking for pitch black paint this is it and it'll be very easy to use. The only negative attribute (and why I rather water up other paint brands for other colours) is the price which is way too high, 250ml for £13 and you get a litre of AS for £19 which from this would be what, £52? Way too pricey for what it is.

A great product, easy to use and a a little goes a long way. Highly recommend.

So happy with this paint (antique gold), I’ve previously used the silver colour for some outdoor decorations and been very pleased with it. I’ve repainted my outdoor decorations gold and they are looking great following plenty of rain & then a heatwave! I also painted my doorbell and letterbox which were looking grubby (worn brass)- they look fantastic but I’ll have to see how they fare with repeated use!!

Wonderful colour but not the best cover

Went on easy and looks good x

Not good at all. Hard to paint and get a good finish. Brush marks and even when being super thin and careful it needs huge number of coats. Not worth the hassle

Fabulous coverage. It's hard to believe such a little tin can go so far. I will definitely buy this product again.

Very good. Clean brush with soap and water. The silver is good too

Súper fácil de usar, con una sola capa y sin imprima ni lijar me han quedado las patas de las sillas así de bonitas, encima al ser al agua limpias fácilmente lo que manches al pintar

This paint is awful. Horrible coverage. Splatters everywhere. And runs like crazy. Only thing it has going for it is the color; it's the bubblegum pink the tween client requested.

That is two coats. I will have to put 5 or 6 coats on here to cover it completely. Not thick at all. There is better chalk paint out there then this.

beautiful color.easy to use

Ho acquistato la tonalità Winter Grey, che (attenzione!) risulta poco più scura di un bianco, ma è comunque un bellissimo colore. Sto verniciando la cucina (nelle foto vedete cassetti), che era di un marrone chiaro, perché risulti realmente coprente sono necessarie tre mani di vernice, altrimenti affiorano le striature più scure (l'effetto non sarebbe male, ma non era quello che volevo) . La qualità è comunque ottima e il lavoro risulta semplicissimo, non essendo assolutamente necessario scartare o dare una base, basta lavare bene la superficie con uno sgrassatore. ************************************ AGGIORNAMENTO: Dopo qualche giorno dall'asciugatura, il colore scurisce leggermente e diventa il bel grigio chiaro che avevo previsto. Ho appena acquistato un secondo barattolo per fare altri lavoretti, è perfetta!