Home decorating moguls love chalk paint, and now you can, too – here’s the lowdown on why, where, and how to use chalk paint for your next DIY decorating project!

Once chalk paint is dried, DIYers often add waxes and finishes to the surface to seal it, create a patina, and give it a vintage-inspired feel. Depending upon if you paint an item a solid color or ...

Dry Time The drying time depends on weather conditions as well as the type of surface you are painting. For best results, wait overnight before sealing. However, you may paint within 2-3 hours of your ...

Paint, then wax: Apply two coats of paint, and let dry for 20-30 min. Apply two coats of wax - a protective coat to seal in the paint -- with a rag or round brush.

Instead of retiling a bathroom, you can follow a simple pattern with chalk paint. “Use it on the sides of baths, on floors, or furniture—you just need to seal in with clear lacquer,” says Sloan.