Chalk paint companies can offer different result each. You must do comparison before deciding on which want you want to buy.We already know that Chalk Paint® is actually a trademark for Annie Sloan. But, there are other chalk paint companies or to be exact, companies produce similar products. This article tries to give comparison for several well-known brands found in the markets. Here, of course we can’t leave the pioneer Annie Sloan. Others to be reviewed are Maison Blanche Paint Company, Vintage Market Furniture Paint, CeCe Caldwell's, American Paint Company, Websters Chalk Paint Powder, and Valspar’s.
Comparison on Chalk Paint Companies
First companies of chalk paint are Annie Sloan and Maison Blanche Paint Company. Annie Sloan the pioneer to the chalk paint that is based in the UK. It has 30 colors
in French colors pallet. One of the most used colors by the customers is Duck
Egg Blue. It is considered as the most expensive chalk paint, since the 4oz
sample package costs around $11.95 and $38.95 per quart
Next is
Maison Blanche Paint Company. The price is little lower than Annie Sloan, and
very thick. You can add some water though.
Further on the Chalk Paint Companies
Comparison
Both of
Annie Sloan and Maison Blanche dry quickly. But, Maison Blanche is less chalky
than Annie Sloan. It also has 5 different types of wax at least, unlike Annie
Sloan that has only two. Other chalk paint manufacturers are
Vintage Market Furniture Paint and CeCe Caldwell’s. Vintage Market Furniture Paint offers 4 different sizes. The price
per quart is about $28.00. Actually they have been established for around 40
years ago, but they renew the formula.
Next is
CeCe Caldwell's. The company claimed their product is eco-friendly, no VOC, and
non-toxic chalk and clay paint. The package is also made from materials that are
recycled. The price for
4oz sample is about $8.95 and $34.95 per quart. The colors pallet is on earth
tone. Compare to Annie Sloan, CeCe is thinner. Next chalk
paint companies are American Paint
Company and Websters Chalk Paint Powder. American Paint Company is
mineral-based with no VOC, solvent free, all natural, and ecofriendly.
American Paint color names are
very American like 'Born on the 4th', 'Blue Jeans', 'Liberty', 'First Lady', or
'Spacious Skies'. It has 33 pallet colors in soft and neutral earthy, but more
vibrant than Annie Sloan. The price for 4oz sample is $9.95 and a quart is
$34.95. The company recommends little sanding for shiny pieces unlike other
companies that claim no sanding or priming. The American paint is also a bit
thicker, rougher, and drier than Annie Sloan. It has vintage antiquing wax that
can be applied without clear wax first.
Next we have Websters Chalk Paint Powder. As the
name suggest, it has different form than any other brands. It has powder form
that you can mix with water and any latex paint that you choose. To make a
quart of paint, you only need a bag of 4 oz powder with the price around
$13.95. It seems as the most economical product, but remembers that you still
need to buy latex paint. Tough latex paint is cheaper than chalk paint; you
should consider the paint quality too. Other and the last chalk paint brand to be
reviewed is Valspar.
A 40z of Valspar’s sample jar
can cover 25 feet of surface in only at $2. It has a large range variety of
colors also. You don’t need to sand before and wax after. It can be the most
economical and easiest to apply. But, it doesn’t have “matte” or chalky finish
like others tough. That all for the chalk paint companies review.
You can determine your choice based on the finish you want to get, the color
choice, and of course, your budget.
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