Chalk Painting Furniture Smooth: Roller vs Brush | Dresser Makeover Part 3 

This was a very smooooth video, 🤭🤭🤣🤣

Hands down, the best chalk painting tutorial I’ve seen so far! Thank you 🙏

Ok this js THE BEST tutorial for chalk paint!!! I am refinishing an old kitchen sideboard into a bathroom vainty using black Annie Sloan chalk paint and I have watched countless videos and tried a lot of techniques but I am not satisfied with the results I am getting. I am definately trying the roller technique, which no one else talks about in their videos. Thanks a million ❤🎉

You’re a wonderful teacher! Very clear and concise. Thank you!

Job well done, you are a great public speaker. You must be Canadian because of your pronunciation of PROcess! Thanks for sharing your great wealth of knowledge!

Ive done a few chalk paint pieces in the past. They were LARGE, and I do prefer a smooth finish. In the middle of one right now and it's going horribly wrong, mostly due to heat. We're running highs of 104-109 right now which means it's already waaay hot by 10 am. I think I'll be moving operations inside (lol). I just have to say that this video is more appreciated than you know!! So very helpful. Maybe chalk painting isnt as popular as it once was just a few years ago, but there are times when it is the only worthwhile solution, which is where I am right now. Bless you for sharing so much information.

thank you for this video.. and I'm glad I stayed till the very end because I love what you said when you ended the video, to not be too hard on ourselves and we are our own worst critic and to avoid perfectionism because it takes the fun out of painting.. I really needed to hear that!

This was so informational!! I just bought an oak pressed dining room set. (The same one my granny has. Ahh the nostalgia.) But I want to make it more modern farmhouse/shabby chic, so I am going to try chalk painting for the first time. This video was so helpful!! Thank you!

Thank you!! I love your very informative, yet positive and light way of giving us this incredibly useful tutorial!

Thank you so much for sharing all your great wisdom and knowledge with us I think I will use the brush it looks great to me can't wait the front drawers it will be interesting to see what you're going to do again thank you for sharing have a great day God bless

Paint the wood Luv ur presenting you don't waffle on . Very precise and to the point Thankyou

I’m about to paint an old trunk, and I think I’ll use a roller. Thanks for the tip about the shorter nap!

Enjoyed your show. Getting ready to use chalk paint on a piece of furniture and I believe I’ll use your brush technique.

Leave the drawers as is! Love this so much!

Thank you for all the tips in this video. It’s the second time that I watch your video, but after experimenting on a piece of furniture this time and your comments relate to my experience.

You make a makeover simple and fun. Clear and simple

You showed everything in so much details. I really enjoyed watching the video. Perfect for beginners. Thank you

What a great tutorial! Looking forward to part 4

Awesome. Very clear instructions and tips.

Learned so much from the rollers! A lot things make more sense now.

This is a very good video with great explanations on each step in detail. Great info. Thank you.

Thak you your video was great and I loved the way you went step by step and used both roller and brush I think I'm ready to paint my dresser

I really liked how you answer FAQ . Keep it up and give us tips and tricks 👍🏼.

Thank you. Very precise tutorial 🥰 love to hear your pleasant voice, every teacher should have.

Thank you after a tin of paint i really had trouble but watching it really helped

This series has been soooo helpful, thank u, thank u ❤!

I love the wood grain.

Thank you for this video, I need it so much these information. I love to paint furniture and it’s my first time using the chalk paint, but I found the hardest project to try the chalk paint 😂😂. I’m painting the railing, and you understand how hard it is, now for 2 weeks I’m in this project. But after watching your video I’m gonna enjoy the process 😂 thank you again

Thanks for another great video. I love your style & content.

Can't even tell you how helpful this is! I just want it to be smooth and I want to use chalk paint. Thank you!! 🥳

Looks great, I am about to jump in and paint something, I think I’ll go for the brush technique!

Loved the tutorial!

Fantastic tutorial, learnt so much🙂 keep up the great work

I’m working on my first chalk paint project; which, of all things, happens to be my kitchen cabinets 😬. On top of that, I thought I’d be clever, and make my own paint🥵! I have spent weeks researching RU-vid pulling little bits and pieces together,so that I could,sort of, start with confidence! It’s been the challenge of my life, but I’m getting there-I think 🤔. I stumbled upon your channel today, and and jumped for joy! Thanks for your incredible insight, and even more than that, was the reminder to not be so hard on myself, and to enjoy the process🤗! Thanks a million times over👍🙏👍‼️

I like the smooth roller look.

Am planning to go over my chest of draws and wardrobe. Best tutorial thank you. As you say it keep simple and enjoy! Oh think you should leave the dresser as is as it looks unique!

Thank you. Clear, practical advice.

I'm thinking Paint the drawers and leave the top unpainted! Great tutorial, great tips and great comparison between brush and roller! 👏

Oh, and thank you for a very interesting series on chalked painting. I'm getting ready to do three projects. This was very helpful!

Thankyou, you are an amazing Teacher. Thankyou for your great tips.

I'm painting a 90s golden oak computer desk. Since it is all flat, I think I will try rolling. I will be using Behr chalk paint in the dark timeless blue. Wish me luck. Very instructional and informative video. I plan to use as many tips as I can.

I have been chalk painting with Annie Sloan paint for several years and I still found this video super helpful! I am currently painting a Mission style dresser and matching mirror I purchased from a consignment shop and I was feeling frustrated that my finish wasn't "perfect"....I also was unaware that if you lightly sand and then wipe away dust, the waxing will take away signs of sanding. Thank you for sharing! I look forward to watching more videos!

I´m a big fan of yours. I´m about to paint the whole of my kitchen furniture, that is brand new, in a rustic style because I live at countryside (Portugal). Your vídeos are so helpful on Chalkpainting. Apparently the examples of furniture that you paint look like "Pastel". They look very nice.

I enjoyed your video! I am getting ready to start my first project.

I like using the Annie Sloan brushes. I have tried both. I think the brushes work the best for a smooth finish!

Such a helpful video! Thank you!!

Leave the wood draws, looks Awesome!!

Best teacher.

I wiould roll and sand . Informative video , thanks for sharing

You are an excellent teacher thank you so much!

I prefer the brush too the roller. Thank you very good ✔️

Hey from Greece 🇬🇷 AGAIN😂😂😂I've been binge watching your videos and Imma say it once more:you explain everything so well that you leave me with no questions!! Please please,pretty please,could you do a blended/ombre look with purple and maybe some gold???

I just chalk painted my first piece of furniture, a large dresser. I used a micro roller because I had veneer damage to repair prior, I had to prime first. The primer showed those lines and brush marks you mentioned. So I lightly sanded and then roller the 2nd coat of primer. That's why I was afraid of brushing the paint. I did do thin coats but I can see those lines again in just a few places. So I'm going to apply a 3rd coat of paint using the same brush you used. I didn't use with primer because I was afraid of ruining the brush especially if the primer dried on it. Now my dresser is all color. I was going to add a decoupage but it was far too large and didn't want to cut all that off and waste it. ** So what would look nice over a dark blue grayish teal color? This is antique dresser older than me, 59 but doesn't have any appliques. I want to some flare and male it look unique. Any suggestions other than knobs and pulls? I don't want distress or make it look old again. Add some silver guilding creme to the edged? OR can add a lighter color to the middle section of drawers so if I find a new decoupage I could incorporate it? Or just it over the blue paint and try to blend a little bit of.the edges to draw interest to the picture? I'm lost at this point. I had originally left the drawers just primed but chose to paint since I didn't have anything to dress it up. I do have some Behr clear wax. Jus5 add that and leave as is? I have 2 other dresser and a 4 poster bed to paint as well. Btw,as you can tell I love challenge in anything I do on first try of whatever I'm learning. Lol I'm using Modern Masters warm silver on the bed, added appliques to it since it already had a little. If all this isn't enough? I'm venetian plastering my livingroom and adding plaster raised stenciling too. I've learned to mill grains and make my breads from scratch, have been growing near all my food for a decade. I've learned to add wood decorative trims to my kitchen cabinets after stripping and staining 32 cabinets over the winter. After the venetian plaster I'm putting thin brick around 4 archways throughout my house. And I'm making a valance and curtains for a 144" window which I've never sewn anything before. Yea I'm crazy. I'm loving retirement and learning so much I never had the time to learn. So far really enjoying all of this . I wonder if anyone else is doing any of these things? Please share if you are. Fun 😁

I like the way of your presentation. Keep smile on face ...

Met you on the Kacha podcast. If Kacha loves you, well then, I’m a new subscriber, because I love her. 💕

Hi Deanna . I ❤️ the Brush Teqnique👍 I think I would leave the Draws ! , but Whatever you do it will look Great 😊

Paint everything is my vote!

We're going to try the roller. Leave them wood.

Hi Deanna. Excellent tutorial. You give clear cut precise details on the entire process. I like the natural wood grain on the drawers, and perhaps you could add some "stand out" type of knobs or drawer pulls? Can't wait to see the final result. Thank you for sharing your artistry with us. Blessings to all >3

I believe it's smoother using Annie Sloan's brush. I totally think the front and top of the chest needs to be painted using new or (if wood knobs) paint in a different color. I think it needs contrast. That's just my opinion. I love your tutorials. Thank you so much for explaining details in depth. It really helps us "new" DIY'ers. God Bless and Stay Safe. Linda from Texas.

Oddly, I like a hint of brush strokes with this kind of paint.

Brushing looks more fun to apply, but I think the rolled side turned out better.

Great videos! I have a question. I have an old dining table that I want to make it new! Is it better to use chalk paint or another type of paint? As a dining table, I would use cleaning products a lot.

I do like the wood grain on the drawers give me a little more character texture

Beautiful work. Great teacher! Help! Lol. I'm painting my first piece of furniture. Using the Behr chalk and their recommended primer. 24 hrs later the primer still feels tacky. 😢

Excellent video! Thanks for your complete honesty and saying that we shouldn't expect perfection. I know from experience that perfection doesn't exist, and striving for it can drive you insane! Did I understand you right when you said you could sand and go directly to the seal coat? You know, after you're satisfied with the paint coverage. I did not know that. Thanks for the tip.

Always sand and clean the pieces before starting. Creates much better adhesion

Thanks!

Keep the wood it is beautiful!

How can you get rid of brush strokes after you waxed? I thought they wouldn’t show after waxing but I can see them even better after the wax.

Thank you so much for this info!! I used this info to paint my guitar with chalk paint! 🙏🏻❤ You are a wealth of info ma'am. I have recommended you to many people.

I like The Brushing

Rolling is smoother . Keep the wood drawer fronts in wood . The color of the wood and the color of the paint really compliment each other !

Great for starting to do chalkpainting..You explain it all very well.My hardware on my dresser cannot be removed!!The back of them is a round circle??Can I just paint over them and later distress?Painting around all t by e little crevices and edges from the hardware would be tedious..😊

Thank you

Excellent video for all the basics! Love the comparison between roller and brush and if you had added the sprayer comparison, would have been awesome. I found the type of brush really makes a difference with how the chalk paint goes on to the surface. I'd love to see you paint the drawers and perhaps use a transfer or stencil since the piece has no ornamentation. Thanks!

would you have to put a third coat of paint if you would have put a paint blocker or sealer first?

Deanne. The quality of the video is of a very high quality, Properly explained and easy understandable. If my paint is very thick. Can i apply a little water in a additional container and mix the paint and water in that container. Keep up the good work, From avety hor Rustenburg South Africa

Nice work! Love your easy to follow steps. Just a question, can I use beeswax as a coat finish?

I'm flipping my first piece rn and so I'm def looking for tips on a smooth finish, thank you

Bello!

I'm painting a table. It was black and I'm using RustOleum cream chalk paint. I used a foam roller and even if I applied 4 coats, I can see some strokes. Do I need to sand, and then apply another coat? I'm not planning to use wax, but varnish. Do you think that will give an even look?

My A.S.chalk paintsmells musty after opening . What do you do when this happens?

Hi great Vlog. We have purchased some Annie Sloane Products. I know Annie uses the Brush you have above for Waxing. As ANNIE SLOANE says Print any which way lol x bess her. Love your Artwork x A question for you. x

What if you use the heavy nap roller to get paint down then finish with the fine roller for smooth finish? Also using Floetrol with latex paints will level it out.

Hi Deanna, I need a little guidance. I have 3 pieces of furniture that have natural stain on them. I started with the nightstand and cleaned it with Mean Green. I sanded it a bit and then painted it with white chalk paint. I did 3 coats. I wanted it to have a little shine, so the Lowes Rep suggested I go over it with Polyacrylic Clear. The piece came out with a slight yellow color and I don't like it. What should I have done differently and how do I fix it?

I had major problems using chalk paint. Had a unit with drawers and cupboards that only had about a mm clearence when closing. After 2 coats of chalk paint neither the cupboards or drawers would close. Can't say I'm a fan of chalk paint, would rather see the natural beauty of the wood.

The dresser is possibly two small to support the three current colors. I would either paint the top if it doesn’t have an interesting pattern as the drawer fronts do, or the drawers to give the piece a more cohesive look.

Does the paint in the tray dry while you're waiting for coats to dry? Should you cover the tray or pour paint back into tray?

I liked the brushing. Think I’d get a better workout ...lol!

Great video! Do you cover your rollers during layers to keep them from drying or do you use new rollers each time??

What can you do if you decide that you like the piece before you painted it. What can you do to get it back to the original finish?

I think i definitely like the roller version better

I have a question. I chalk painted a table, and I used wax with a little black tint to highlight the curves and lines. When I put clear wax over it, and the black color faded a lot and bled. Should I have used chalk paint in the crevices and then waxed, or maybe not clear waxed over it all? Is it possible to put too much wax on? Thank you! I love your videos over anyone else's on youtube. Superb talent and a wonderful personality!

Help please:) Im chalk painting my end tables for the first time taking them from dark brown to white and I’m on my third coat and it still looks streaky and some brown bleeding through . How can I fix this they are family antiques and I’m disappointed . Do you think if I use a spray chalk paint for my fourth coat that could help? I’ve been watching hundreds of chalk paint tutorials and they all said that by the third coat the color would be perfect . I appreciate any feedback . Thank you

Good job, it seems you also have enough experience in this field, so I would like you to take a look at one of my videos, and what do you advise me to do to continue or stop?

Nice comparison. Will chalk paint, paint over a red painted surface?

Do you dilute your paint any with water when rolling?

Paint the drawers please. I often love mixing the look of wood and paint textures on the one piece but I actually don’t like the colour of this timber against the colour of the paint. I look forward to seeing your finished dresser.

Did you water down the paint??