How to Guide

BEFORE
CHALKY FINISH
Inspiration and How-To Guide
GET THE LOOK WITH CHALKY FINISH PAINT & WAXES
Protective Finish
INSTANT CLASSIC
1. Brush or roll on two coats, waiting 1 hour between each.
2. Once dry, brush on Clear Sealing Wax in small sections.
3. Use a soft cloth to quickly and gently wipe away
excess wax for a subtle glow that helps preserve
the freshly painted look.
You will need:
Chalky Finish Paint
Clear Sealing Wax
Paintbrush or roller
Lint-free cloth
Classic Finish
MODERN MATTE
1. Brush or roll on two coats.
2. Wait 1 hour between each coat.
3. With time, Chalky Finish Paint will wear
into a natural weathered look.
You will need:
Chalky Finish Paint
Paintbrush or roller
Seattle Haze
Clay Angel
Villa Grey
Fresh Baked
So many looks, so many
ways to refresh.
That’s the beauty of Chalky Finish Paint
and Waxes. Modern, classic, trendy or
bright — it’s easy to make these looks
your own with Krylon
®
paint and sprays.
APPLICATION
Coventry Blue
Classic White
Misty Gray
APPLICATION
Free
1000s
of colors
endless
possibilities
MATCH ANY PAINT CHIP
in Lowe’s
®
or see them online at
krylon.com/tintable-chalky-finish
MATCH
ANY
PAINT CHIP
at
Popular Colors
WHITE TINT BASE
Popular Colors
DEEP TINT BASE
y
Available in Krylon
®
Spray Paint
n
Available in Ready-Mix Colors
Colors shown here are as accurate as printing can make them,
but for perfect color accuracy, see the color chips at your favorite
Lowe’s store; they’re made from the actual tinted paint.
Distressed Finish
TIMELESS VINTAGE
You will need:
Chalky Finish Paint
Clear Sealing Wax
Antiquing Wax (optional)
Paintbrush or roller
Sandpaper
Lint-free tack cloth
Note: Be sure to check the can label for
more detailed instructions before you begin.
APPLICATION
Anvil Gray
Classic White
1. Brush or roll on two coats, waiting 1 hour between each.
2. Once dry, sand to distress furniture, focusing on
corners and edges where natural wear would occur.
Wipe away dust using a tack cloth.
3. Optional: Finish with Antiquing Wax to highlight crevices.
4. After distressing, brush on Clear Sealing Wax in small
sections, quickly and gently wiping away excess.
Antiqued Finish
CONTEMPORARY LOOK
You will need:
Chalky Finish Paint
Clear Sealing Wax
Antiquing Wax
Paintbrush or roller
Sandpaper
Lint-free tack cloth
1. Brush or roll on two coats, waiting 1 hour between each.
2. If you choose to distress, wipe away dust using a tack
cloth. Brush on Antiquing Wax to accentuate
details, gently wiping away excess.
3. Finish with Clear Sealing Wax, working quickly in small
sections and gently wiping away excess with a cloth.
APPLICATION
Anvil Gray
Canary Diamond
Sassy Violet
Grey Brook
Zen Garden
Freshly Baked
Sahara Sands
Misty Gray
y
n
Tidal Water
Green Water
Villa Grey
Salmon Run
Coventry Blue
Destiny
Simply Aqua
Ocean Blu
SandbarWool CoatCameo Pink Florentine Clay
Mosaic Pink
Anvil Gray
y
n
Pacific Pleasure
Relaxed Navy
Cactus Shadow
Decadent Red
Cabin Plank
Sumac Berry
Clay Angel
Deep Space
High-Speed Steel
Perfect Storm
Mink
y
Spanish Tile
Caramel Honey
Coral Reef
Classic White
y
n
Seattle Haze
Indigo Cloth
Waterfall
y
Lush Sage
Ancient Burgundy
Universal Umber