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I had big plans to wow you with some other pieces I have in the works with the new paint that I really like but plans have changed.
The paint is still awesome.
Affordable.
Easy to use.
No VOC.
Low Odor.
But……
I couldn’t get it in the red that I needed.
So….I felt it was cruel to make you wait any longer.
Which technically I am doing right now. Aren’t I.
I painted four different pieces in the black and thought…what the heck was I waiting for.
So……are you ready?
Where can you get yours you ask?
Want to know how easy it is to get your own?
Go to Lowes.
It’s that easy. Or at your local store that carries Valspar paints.
For realz.
I saw the label on this can and was intrigued.
Intrigued I tell ya’.
The paint plus primer made me wonder if it would adhere similar to chalk and clay paint on a variety of surfaces.
Plus the SUPER flat paint made me wonder if it would dry quickly and give the flat look of chalk paints.
The fact that it was a latex paint gave me the confidence that it would be a durable paint for re-selling pieces……….
But what intrigued me the most?
The PRICE vs chalk and clay paint.
$12.43 a QUART!!!!!
But $12.43 a quart was still high and I still wasn’t sure if it would be worth it.
So…I tested it.
Yep.
I think it was.
Does it sand like chalk paint?
Nope.
It dried like a super flat latex and sanded and distressed easily.
Low odor. No VOC. Some of the advantages of chalk and clay paint.
But not the high price.
Will I still use chalk or clay paint?
Yeppers.
BUT
When I can pay $12.43 and turn out four dressers for re-sell.
Well, that’s a win in my books on certain colors.
By the way, in case you wondered(some of you asked me)…..this is the black that I used on all four pieces. (I am only showing you three right now)
I tried to get this kind of paint in my “Perfect” Red before I revealed the paint but the bases on this paint could not be tinted this red and would have been “pinky”.
No way Hosea. I LOVE my perfect red. I don’t want no pinky in my red.
It will work for other colors but I wanted to reveal the paint now so that you can test it out yourself with YOUR favorite colors.
Surprised?
Tempted to try it?
Were you ready to jump on the new “fancy shmancy” paint wagon and now a little disappointed?
You know I’m plain ‘ole people!
And cheap.
But I am picky.
And I like it.
And LOVE the price.
I can’t wait to hear what you think.
Love,
Me
PS I’m linking up to:
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/
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I just bought this last week to try!!! Great minds???
EXACTLY! We MUST shop together. ; ) It could be fun! Let me know what you think. What color did you do? Love, Me
Thanks for this tip! I have some things to paint and will try this first for that price and no mail ordering. YAY! Your items look gorgeous!
As far as the look I can’t tell any difference from chalk paint. If it wears the same on the furniture I say you just added some $$$ back into your pocket & that’s just smart business.
I love the red and black pieces. Thanks for the tip.
Gotta try it!!
I’ll definately try it. I have several pieces to paint and I love how yours turned out.
I dont buy into hype and high prices so this sounds like the paint for me.
Oh my gosh. I have put off FOREVER ordering more chalk paint because of how expensive it is. I’m not a good painter so I almost feel like it’s a waste. This is such great news! Question though. Do you wax and what kind do you use?
I do wax my pieces. I have had access to all the waxes. Annie Sloan etc but I keep going back to my affordable favorite. Minwax Paste. My favorite and easy to use. Leaves your pieces durable, show-room quality. Can’t wait for you to try the paint! Love, Me
Love it! Can’t wait to try this one out. Your pieces look awesome. Thank you for shareing!
AWESOME looking pieces. Hmmm… have a Master king sized bed to paint.
Flat white with a minwax over coat.
I’m a Valspar girl!! Glad to know another!!! Luv that flat black!Now that I have seen yours, I am looking at my sideboard with new eyes.
Cheers, Gee
I LIKE the way you think!!!!!
Great results! I quite like that black.
Low price. High quality. No VOC. Color choices. At Lowe’s. No one around here in CT sells those expensive chalk or clay or milk paints. I do believe I’ll give it a try. Other than the obvious black, do you have other fave colors in this line?
Thanks for spilling the beans…I’ve been waiting with baited breath (did I really just say that?)
I even emailed you cuz I was so excited!! I only started painting about the time A.S. Chalk Paint came about, so I know nothing about latex paint. I thought you had to sand and prep the furniture first….is this Valspar different? No prep work? Thanks!
Hi! I just found your blog! I’m hooked now! Did you sand before you painted with the black Valspar paint? I know the AS paint is supposed to be a non-sanding option, but it is WAY too expensive for me!
Unbelievable, I just bought this exact color and paint last Saturday. I’m starting a blog and trying to get some good DIY pictures to post and this is one I choose. Absolutely LOVE the color. Love the “true red” of this. I also, looked a long time before finding the red I wanted and as soon as I painted my piece, I knew this was it. Don’t you just love finding a color that is just what you have in your head? When I finish constructing my blog I’ll share it with you. Major computer sickness. I love your piece and it is such a great color for Fall. Your always do nice work.
I found your blog….and this one in particular….down a very convoluted path. Since I ALSO talk too much, I will tell you how. My almost 40 year old daughter went through most of her school years with the daughter of a friend of mine. These girls went different directions, but us ‘mothers’ have remained friends. She told me once that her daughter had a blog so I looked her up. (I wish I knew how to do the links for you..I would put them here) She writes “The Traci Chronicles”. She follows a bunch of blogs and in exploring them, I found “Between Naps on the Porch”. Now I cannot honestly tell you HOW I went from there to “The Concrete Cottage” but Jeannine’s blog is now also bookmarked on my computer! She “linked up” recently to many other blogs and I started visiting THOSE. The second one I visited was “Flamingo Toes”. (Another bookmark!) I was scrolling through the icons on her linky party and saw a post on turning mirrors and pictures into chalkboards. I have been interested in this whole movement surrounding CHALK PAINT but have no personal experience. I have a little antique cabinet with damage that I have been wanting to paint and distress so am curious. I clicked on the chalkboard link and read her post. In it she said: “I know…I have a problem. I just love chalkboards! I very well may cover every surface in my home with chalkboard paint. I just can’t help myself. I see an old picture on the side of the road, and I can’t help but bring it home and turn it into a chalkboard. It’s not my fault, I promise. It’s Rebecca at You Are Talking Too Much’s fault. She got me hooked on the whole chalkboard from a mirror thing, so I’m holding her accountable.” Well…you guessed it….I jumped to “You Are Talking Too Much”! (another bookmark!). It was the October 23 post about the computer nook. I have never been to your blog before but was chuckling right out loud at sitting at your desk in the chair you love and your chin just reaching the desktop. I was marveling at how many things you claim to have gotten through Craigslist. I was also surprised to see that you signed your blogs “Love, Me” because that is how I sign all my emails to my family! Then…I started reading the comments. I RARELY read the comments under posts, but this time I did. I love how you seem to answer or comment to each comment! Anyway, reading comments and I get to someone named “jo ann” asking you about your flat latex paint experience. Say WHAT???? I had been wondering about how well flat latex paint would work on my project…or if I needed to learn more about the “chalk paint” everyone is talking about. “CLICK” and here I am. TOMORROW I will be the proud owner of some Valspar Ultra Paint & Primer, Super Flat, in Lincoln Cottage Black!!!!! I’ll come back here and let you know how my project works out. Oh….and I WILL be following your blog. I wish you were my neighbor…I think we would be friends!
Love,
Me Too!
Carolyn, this has to be one of my favorite comments ever. Such a funny trail to lead to your new Bloggy Best Friend! AS for commenting back to every comment. I have to admit that I can’t always. It is only as life permits at times. Make sure you follow me on Facebook too because that is where I feel I really get to connect with my readers. AND as far as “claiming” to have gotten on CL. That is TRUE. I am so bad that yesterday at work the girls were talking about decorating for Christmas and one said….”I bet you get all of your decorations used, don’t you?” To which I responded….”Hey, I don’t want you to think we are living out of a garbage can!” They quickly clarified that no…that is NOT what they meant but that they cannot believe the deals I find. My family has told me to stop saying when people compliment me on what we have in our home or what I am wearing….”I bought it off CL, Goodwill, thriftstore etc.” To just say….”Thank you”. Hard to do when so many people need to learn the value of thrift! I am a TRUE thrifter and I do admit when I buy new also! So happy to have you here! Love, Me(2) ; )
I am standing at Loses right now waiting for my paint to mix. TG they have guest Internet service! I forgot to write down what the paint was but had my kindle fire with me. Just pulled your photos up and showed the paint guy what I wanted. Thanks for this post.
Let me know how it works for you! XOXO! Me
OOh, thanks for this tip! I am going to make my own chalk paint, but I will try this too! I can’t fit real chalk paint prices in my budget when I try to resale!
I had filed this post away for the next time I painted something. Just wanted to say thanks for the post. I painted a hand me down dining room chair from my grandmother. It now sits prowdly in my living room with it’s fantastic new coat of paint and a new seat cover
Put that baby on my Facebook! I would love to see it! I have missed a ton of comments and just saw this! XOXO!
I have been painting like CRAZY with chalk paint that I make using 4T plaster of paris, 4T water, mixed until smooth, added to 2 cups water based paint, be it satin finish, semi-gloss, high-gloss, doesn’t matter. I finish my pieces with Minwax Paste Finishing Wax also. No sanding, no priming, it is durable and looks fabulous! I am way too cheap to buy Annie Sloan!!! I have recently done several chairs, a desk, nightstands, side tables — get all my finds at garage sales, Craigslist or Goodwill Store. I will try this Valspar paint, but I think my homemade stuff will probably prevail because it’s so inexpensive to make. I often find mis-mixed colors that I pick up from Lowes or Home Depot or even Walmart, super inexpensive. Thanks for all of your great tips and tricks!!!
I have been using the Valspar paint and primer (flat) for about 5 or 6 months now. I also use the Minwax clear wax (a little stiff) to topcoat but works beautifully and holds up like a charm!!! Still love my ASCP products…but for those “RED” moments it is a no brainer!!!
So do you have to sand/strip before using the Valspar? I didn’t see a reply to those questions.
Thanks, love your blog.
I missed a big batch of comments apparently. I do not sand and strip for this paint. That is what I loved about it. I just slapped it right onn! So sorry to not reply! XOXO!
I have the same question too about sanding/stripping. Thanks for your post. I was wanting to get more of the ASCP, but dreading the cost. This is a great alternative. Going shopping this weekend!
I missed a big batch of comments apparently. I do not sand and strip for this paint. That is what I loved about it. I just slapped it right onn! So sorry to not reply! XOXO!
I was also wanting to know what prep went into a piece before painting with valspar. Also how do you finish? Wanting to paint a kitchen table. Thanks!
My first project is my kitchen island! Bought an old farmhouse ….redoing kitchen and its all about budget! All my money has gone into the floors and my “farmhouse sink”! Can’t wait to share some pictures. Headed to Lowes today. Can you give me any prepping advice?
A true beginner,
b-
I can truly tell you that what I loved about this paint is that I didn’t have to prep. I didn’t use a primer. If it is your island, I have a feeling it isn’t laminate or a shiny surface. You should be fine. Start painting a small area and see. It dries quickly and you will love! Finish it off with minwax paste after it dries to make sure you can put anything on it and not leave marks. (water marks) It sounds so pretty! Feel free to share your pics with me on FBook. I would love others to see how you use the paint. Good luck! XOXO
I just saw this comment Anna. What I loved about this paint is that I didn’t prep! No priming. I would finish off with minwax paste for a kitchen table. It is my favorite wax and easy on and off. I used on my own tables and never any rings! Good luck! XOXO
I am trying it as we speak. First coat of green.. Will let you know tomorrow what I think cuz I’m picky too! Thanks!
I would love to see you post the results on my Facebook! Can’t wait to see! XOXO!
I am doing my research to paint a china cabinet, and as I’ve looked at different looks, I found I really like the way chalk paint looks with the distressed edges. But on a budget, I was really happy to find this post! When you stated: “Does it sand like chalk paint? Nope.” in your post, I was a little confused by what you meant, because on the next line you said it distressed easily. After you painted your dressers, do you use sandpaper to distress the edges? Do you have another post on how to go about distressing the edges I can read for research? Thanks for answering my questions!
Hey Nicole! I am bad about “assuming” that everyone knows what I am talking about. I do have a tutorial that I am going to send you that shows how I distress. Chalk paint is very “light” when you distress….there is chalk dust everywhere and you get down to the “quick” or “base” very easily. That is what I meant. This paint distresses easily as well but without the mess of the chalk dust. Here are a few links about distressing. I am sorry for not being clear! XOXO! Links: http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2011/06/table-re-do-part-2/ Another link: http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2012/02/shabby-end-table/ Good luck!
Just wondering if you can paint on laminate with this paint too? I am moving soon and wont have a garage to paint in anymore (tear), so im painting like a mad woman! I had prevously painted over a laminate dresser with Annie Sloan Graphite, but its not dark enough! I am going to buy new paint to cover the ANCP today, id reallllly like to save some $$ and use something else. Should I re-sand the wax off too? ugh. Help
I did use this paint on laminate and it covered great. It will be even better since you have a “base” coat with the annie sloan. I would just lightly sand, don’t wear yourself out. Just because of the wax. I know you will miss your garage! I hope this is a good move! I miss painting! My job is taking some of that time away from me! Let me know how it goes. XOXO! Rebecca