All about slate paint: benefits, application, DIY

What is slate paint?

Chalkboard paint for walls is a paint that includes special particles that create a sticky surface with chalk. It is used:

1. School chalkboard paint.
2. Children's boards.
3. Designer decoration of restaurants, cafes, houses...
4. At home.

On the surface treated with tikuril slate paint, you can create different design solutions in the interior. Due to their good durability and performance characteristics, they can be used for many years, which is why they are used in children's development centers. The surface will be similar to that of a blackboard, but much stronger and better.

Siberia chalkboard-effect chalkboard paint is popular; the price is high.

Chalk paint for furniture

Drawing chalk is sold in many specialty stores and is the most popular paint for restoring old furniture. You can also make your own chalk paint with a few simple ingredients.

Benefits of chalk paint for furniture

1. Chalk paint is extremely easy to use. Its application does not require special preparation and does not require many layers, like many other types of paint.
2. A distressed surface is often created using cel, but that's not the only design option you can have with this paint. You can use chalk paint for any style, from classic, antique style to modern minimalist.
3. Fits on almost any surface.
4. Many chalk paints are non-toxic and environmentally friendly.

Features of application

Slate paint with a slate effect is used by novice professionals and craftsmen. Anyone can paint a wall or a wooden board with their own hands.

Tikkurila chalkboard paint

Instructions for use:

• Preparation. It is necessary to remove dust, dirt, putty or old coatings in the desired area. If necessary, level with primer, putty, and remove minor irregularities with sandpaper or mesh (grout). Wipe the surface with a wet cloth and dry.
• In order for the coloring material to adhere well, the surface is primed. It is advisable to purchase a primer for graphite paint.
• You can use masking tape. Shape it into a square, triangle, hexagon and color the middle. The finished coating will be in the shape of a figure.
• The mixture should be stirred before use. Two or three layers must be applied. After each applied layer, time must pass for drying, only then can the next layer be applied. Use a spray gun instead of a balloon.
• The temperature of the room in which the painting will take place does not exceed plus 30 degrees Celsius, the humidity is not higher than 80%.

Tip: slate material can dry quickly, so you need to paint surfaces quickly.

• After the coating is ready, it is necessary for one day to pass, then the surface is considered almost ready; to complete it, it is necessary to rub in calcium carbonate chalk. Excess material is removed with a rag.
• After rubbing in the chalk, two days pass, the mixture hardens completely and can be used.
• For a month after coating, the treated surface can only be wiped with a dry cloth; in the second month, it can be washed with soap solutions.

Application Features

The most important rule for working with slate paint is to carefully cover surrounding objects and surfaces before applying. The composition cannot be washed off after hardening; you will have to resort to sanding. Therefore, things, floors, walls, windows, which should not take on the effect of a writing board, must be isolated from the mixture. A cover made of masking tape and special construction film is suitable.

The work itself looks like this step by step:

1. Primary preparation of the wall (other surface). Remove old wallpaper or paint, apply putty, sand it after it has completely dried.
2. Padding. Thoroughly wipe the floors and walls from dust, you can vacuum them. Apply primer to the wall. Deep penetration, leveling and adhesive compounds are suitable (if the surface is smooth). Dry.

3. Application of a magnetic layer (optional). If magnetic paint is used, apply and dry it first. It will take 1-2 coats and wait 24 hours before penciling. If magnetic properties are not needed, proceed straight to slate paint.

4. Application of slate paint. The composition is applied with a roller or brush in 2-3 layers, drying each layer thoroughly. Wet paint will drag on the tool and you won’t get an even coating. If a magnetic base was applied, fewer layers will be needed - 1-2. Without base - 2-3, depending on the covering ability of a particular brand.

5. Drying. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations and wait the required period before the first use. This way the element will last much longer.

Among painters, there is a life hack for evenly painting corners and borders. First they are passed with a brush, then the main area is treated with a roller.

Benefits of coverage

Oil paints

We have already discussed how to make paint thinner or thicker, but we have not yet talked about oil types. They are so popular at least because they are an excellent solution for environments with high humidity.

Making paint is not difficult, nor is making it waterproof. To do this, you will need a simple solvent, to which you will need to add an oil base in equal proportions. Next, according to the same recipe, you need to add a coloring pigment, and the filler itself.

It is by regulating the concentration of the latter that you will control the thickness of your paint - the more filler there is, the thicker the paint will be.

The disadvantages of such paint include the drying time, which can take up to several days, which in some cases can greatly spoil the situation.

Add to this the fact that some compositions of such paint may never harden. In fact, paint is situational, since in some situations its increased plasticity may be necessary.

Pros of coverage

Chalkboard paint serves as a repair material for old boards, such as school boards. The finished surface is wear-resistant. It can be combined with additional components, for example magnetic soil. As a result, the surface will have a magnetic slate effect.

The slate material has good adhesion to wooden boards, plasterboard sheets, and plastered surfaces. This is another plus. It has the worst adhesion to metal and unglazed ceramic surfaces. This is a small minus. If you cover the surface with a special primer, it can be used on plastic, copper, aluminum, and vinyl. Can be tinted in any color.

Chalkboard paint in the interior

Peculiarities

Regardless of the type, most people perceive paint as a purchased product, but making it with your own hands at home is not so difficult.
As a rule, such a mixture contains only 2-3 main ingredients that must be included, which can be purchased on the market without any problems. Expensive paints and varnishes from the best brands can show much higher quality due to inclusions of various additives, but for unpretentious use, homemade paint will also work.

It is quite possible that such a material will be somewhat inferior to expensive industrial analogues, say, in terms of durability or the ability to withstand negative external influences, however, for relatively minor repairs in the garage, this option is ideal.

Self-production

Ready-made paints are sold in cans and can be applied using a roller or brush. The second type of packaging is aerosol cans, which can be used to easily and quickly paint. This kind of paint will be expensive. Before use, you need to study the instructions, technology, consumption per m2.

There is a third option for slate paint: make it yourself at home. This slate paint is cheaper in price.

First cooking method

Recipe:

1. You will need cement - 30g
2. Acrylic paint – 200g

Mix the two ingredients well.

Purchased paint may contain various additives, such as marble chips. This results in a durable coating applied. You can also add it to a homemade one, since without the additional substance the wall will quickly scratch.

One of the difficult stages is choosing a color from the color range. It is not necessary to use black or brown standard colors (blue, dark blue, and gray colors from Siberia are popular). You can match the color of the wallpaper or tiles. Be sure to respect the proportions.

Second cooking method

Compound:

• Water – 30 ml
• Cement or cement-based putty - 30 ml
• Acrylic varnish with matte effect - 30 ml
• Colored acrylic paint – 60 ml

Pour cement into a pre-prepared container to create a rough surface. We combine it with paint, which will give the desired color, and the varnish will create plasticity. Stir and add water, stir again until smooth. The finished mixture should be free of lumps. Applying homemade paint consists of the same steps as store-bought paint.

Types of paints

These products first appeared in 1990. Its creator is the famous English designer Annie Sloan. For the first time, he mixed the necessary components, obtaining a solution that has a unique decorative effect. The product came under the brand “Chalk Paint”, which translates as “Chalk”. The dye base is water and additives. Because of the additive present, the type of enamel is determined. The following varieties are distinguished:

• natural, developed on the basis of resin dyes;
• mineral, made on the basis of silicate additives;
• dairy, made from casein;
• linseed, created on the basis of linseed oil.

Please note: Types of acrylic coatings for wood

It is known that Annie Sloan kept the first recipe for chalk paint a secret. Today, anyone can prepare their own solution. Let's give an example of a basic recipe for creating this dye.

There are several types of chalk paint: natural, mineral, milk and linen.

Features of slate paints

The second name for paint is chalk. The finished surface has a matte, rough effect, which is convenient to write on with a stylus. This coating has a number of characteristics:

1. Dries quickly
2. Easy to apply, so beginners can work with it
3. Easy to wash and clean, any dirt can be easily removed
4. Matte effect without shine, making writing much more convenient
5. Good adhesion of material and surface
6. Long wear resistance, practicality

Paint selection

Go to the largest hardware store nearby, catch the manager and explain the task - you need a universal paint that is suitable for painting wood, plastic and varnished surfaces (such exist).

You can choose the shade right on the spot if you have a rough idea of ​​what you want. Although you can paint furniture with different colors, you will need the help of a specialist to understand what is best for you:

• Latex paints (they are the easiest to find, many different shades and relatively inexpensive), the downside is that before application you will need to spend time preparing the surface (clean it properly using solvents and sandpaper), which in itself eats up a lot of time.
• Chalk paints are a real hit in furniture painting; they do not require special preparation, apply well even if you are a neophyte, and mask application flaws and surface unevenness. Most of the pictures you see on Pinterest are painted with these paints, but they are harder to find (although you can buy anything online with delivery). Chalk paint adheres well and spreads out without leaving brush marks.
• Acrylic paints are the oldest and most proven way to repaint something. They apply well and the brush mark spreads out as the paint dries. But at the same time, they give a slight shine and the effect of “painted wood”, while chalk paints look more organic.

In addition to paint, you'll need brushes, tape to protect areas you don't want to paint, plastic wrap to protect the surrounding interior, sandpaper to prep surfaces, and wax to polish furniture that's already been painted.

Ask the seller if you need to prepare the furniture in any special way - you may need to buy a primer, a base that is applied to the wood before applying the paint of your choice.

Photo gallery of finished works

Making your own chalk dye

Preparing chalk CM at home is not difficult, the procedure saves money.

There are several recipes for creating a slate-effect coating. The main component of each is acrylic dye. The location where the CM will be applied (outdoors or indoors) is taken into account. Facade acrylic is selected for outdoor work and another composition for painting inside house construction.

• acrylic – 200 grams;
• cement - 2 tbsp. l.

Pure cement or its mixture is mixed with the second component.

Second recipe

• acrylic – 3 parts;
• matte acrylic varnish – 1 part;
• cement (putty or grout) – 1 part;
• water – 1 part.

Small areas are painted with dye.

Third recipe

• acrylic KM - 2/3 parts;
• baking soda – 1/3 part;
• water.

The components are mixed to the desired consistency.

KM, which is considered the best:

• acrylic – 2/3 parts;
• chalk powder – 1/3 part;
• water for the desired viscosity.

The coating applies evenly, is applied to a base of any material, and does not need to be sanded.

Another simple recipe:

Construction plaster is added to acrylic in a proportion of 3:1.

For wall cladding, a composition with metal filings and quartz sand is recommended. The result will be a velvet coating.

Types of paints

The paint itself is sold in cans and in spray form. For application you need a roller or brush. Using cylinders, hard-to-reach places, small objects, and individual interior parts are painted. The slate mixture is also classified according to its composition and properties, for example:

• classic or graphite (you can write with chalk);
• marker (for drawing with markers when there is no desire to regularly remove chalk dust in the room);
• magnetic paint for walls (allows you to attach drawings, photographs, small parts using magnets).

Marker paints cost significantly more. They dry in about 4-5 days, and the durability guarantee is about 10 years. Paint consumption is 1 liter per 6 m2.

Slate surfaces in decor and interior. How to make chalkboard paint

Today we'll learn how to make our own slate paint and see how you can creatively use slate surfaces.

Recently, slate boards, or even entire wall spaces with a slate surface, have become very actively used in interior design. This fashion came from inexpensive cafes, the owners of which quickly realized that it was much cheaper to write a menu and make changes to it along the way, using To do this, use a regular slate board instead of spending money on large-format advertising printing every time.

However, now this phenomenon can be found both in expensive restaurants and in free creative spaces. Many popular establishments invite lettering and drawing masters to beautifully decorate this or that part of the wall. It doesn’t have to be a menu or announcements of events - often it’s just decor, funny slogans or cute pictures. In some places, the drawings are fixed so that visitors cannot spoil them; in others, on the contrary, each client can have a hand in the creative design.

Now many people use slate surfaces in home decoration. In the children's room, you can make a part of the wall on which the child can draw or solve examples from homework. In the kitchen, this could be a small board for writing down products that need to be bought, or for notes to family.

Dyeing technology

Chalkboard paint is very easy to use. Anyone can paint a wall or make a cute note board with their own hands.

A hand-made slate board is not only a stylish, but also a functional attribute in the interior

The painting procedure is as follows:

1. The surface to be painted should be cleaned of old coatings. If necessary, it is leveled with putty or sanded, and then washed to remove dust and dried.
2. To ensure that the paint lies evenly, the surface underneath is primed and dried. Ideally, you should use a special primer for slate paints.
3. To create a neat slate rectangle on the wall or refrigerator door, cover the surface around the perimeter with masking tape.
4. The emulsion is mixed well and applied in several layers. Each layer must be completely dry before the next one is applied. Painting should be done in a ventilated area with an air temperature of +10°C and humidity up to 85%.

Advice! Slate paints harden quickly, so you need to work with them quickly.

You can wash the slate surface with soap or other household chemicals only a month after painting.

Manufacturers

The result depends on compliance with the instructions and the technical characteristics of the brand itself. Siberia slate paint remains one of the best options.

The finished coating is reliable and durable, but can easily be scratched when in contact with sharp, hard objects. For drawings and inscriptions, it is better to abandon cheap school chalk. It contains admixtures of pebbles and sand. The wiping cloth should be clean, damp and soft.