Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Very happy with the chalked spray paint! I have used most of the brands of chalk paint through the years for various projects and this is my new favorite! Super easy, super fast, even application. I used the Charcoal color to refurbish a cheap vintage yellow oak dining table set I got off of Craigslist for a temporary set in our asunroom. I did NO sanding or deep clean. Just a quick Dawn and water wipe down and rinse then dry. I applied the chalked paint on a fairly windy, mid-humidity day, outdoors. I did not experience any issue with paint odor or drips. SHAKE the can well and continue shaking lightly during use to avoid spatters and drips. To avoid paint pooling, use long, even strokes, starting and finishing each “stroke” slightly beyond the end of your surface. Don’t try to cover areas too quickly. Be patient and apply a second coat as needed. I found this paint applied best appx 4-5” from the surface. The charcoal color is a steely black...a couple shades from pure black, more of an old chalkboard color. The finish is very matte and smooth. I finished 5 pieces using 8 cans of spray, in a little over 2 hours, including drying time. Humidity will increase drying time and make the project slightly tacky or sticky, so low humidity, low wind, 60s/ 70s temperatures would be ideal. The paint was very forgiving when pesky bugs and little tree leaves blew onto the surface while painting. A quick wipe and a spray to re-cover. A clear protectant coat is recommended, especially for surfaces that will be used or be in contact with liquids. I used the clear coat from this line and was pleased. The paint has held up beautifully and I am currently working on more furniture pieces using various colors from this line. Recommend!