When it comes to chalk paint, almost any surface is fair game. Here, Sloan used Louis Blue on the walls behind a mirror and vanity. "It's great for glass, metal, flooring, concrete, and plastic ...

She switched to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, a British line of water-based paints that require no priming, sanding or removing of old paint. She buys it at Stifel & Capra in Falls Church ($35.95 per ...

That said, chalk paint triumphs if pre-mixed paint and the ability to create a range of finishes are more your priorities, though. For most Livingetc readers, we'd say chalk paint is going to be ...

A "shabby chic" finish that requires almost no paint prep? It's no wonder chalk paint is the veneer of choice for upcycled ...

Chalky paint is typically known as a furniture paint (although you can use it on any surface, inside or out). "The paint has a good bite and adheres well to furniture," Brock explains.