I needed chalk paint. Painting projects were calling to me and I lacked the colors needed to bring new life to a few old pieces of furniture. So with a girlfriend in tow, we headed off to Culpeper, Virginia which is only a 40 minute drive from Charlottesville…or seemingly 15 minutes if you yack it up the entire time as we did!!! Sadly, I cannot find the chalk paint brand I like to use here in C’ville any longer so I must travel to RVA or Culpeper to purchase. I don’t mind as there is always a door or two worth photographing along the way.
And these are a few I found in the quaint little town of Culpeper:
Thank you Norm for gathering us all for another edition of Thursday Doors. Until next time, share the love…
First, thanks for the intro to chalk paint. I’d never heard of it before. Now that I know what it is and what it’s used on, it’s still way too artsy-fartsy for me! I do remember, though, the first time I encountered the phrase “Virginia is for lovers.” It was in the fall of 1975, and is as true today as it was then.❤️
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I like the tin ceilings. The first door is too busy for me. I think my favorite is the chalk painted one.
janet
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The first one definitely says “Autumn is coming!”
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Love the twin white doors! Don’t know if I can get hubby to agree on chalk paint:)
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After you do a few pieces he would never know the difference. It is so easy to work with and the wax gives such a nice finish.
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Hm, what I have seen from chalk paint is that it looks very flat, and “chalky” – so, is there another kind with some type of gloss/wax?
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I do wax after each project and they are smooth to touch. Very satisfied with my end products. Try a small project to test your skill and if you like it, hope you do!
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Thank you for all the info! Now I need to find a small object to “practice!”
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Have fun with the process, it is a very forgiving one. And watch lits of UTube videos for different techniques. It will answer lots of questions along the way.
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thanks!
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Love, love these quaint little communities… and their doors. Nice collection.
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Thank you, Culpeper is worth a return visit.
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I’ve never heard of chalk paint … but then again, I’m not particularly artsy or crafty, or handy come to think of it 😉
How is it different from ‘normal’ paint?
I like the red columns providing a contrast. It works.
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Chalk paint is a very forgiving type of paint allowing you to paint directly over furniture without stripping or priming (unless it is in terrible shape). Here is a link where you can read more about it Joanne, I just happen to llike working with this brand, Annie Sloan but there are a number of brands from which to choose. https://www.anniesloan.com/
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Thanks!! This sounds exactly like something I need. I have a couple of painting projects I’ve been dragging my feet on because I HATE sanding/stripping.
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Exactly what you need!
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Along with your sign, I LOVE your doors – gingerbread colors and tin ceilings included. 🙂
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Thanks Judy. I hope to return to Culpeper soon. Did not see enough on that one, quick trip. Thanks for commenting.
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