Upscale or refresh your furniture and walls with a softer touch using Chalk Effect from the Dulux Design Effects Collection. Chalk Effect creates an ultra matt chalk effect that can be further sanded to create a distressed look.
Touch Dry
30 minutes
Re-coat
2 hours
Cleaning materials
Water
Application Tools
Brush, Roller
Surface must be clear, dry and free from dust, oils and grease. Unpainted surfaces: Apply one coat of Dulux 1Step® Prep following directions on pack.
Stir well with a broad flat paddle using an up and down scooping action. Apply two coats of Dulux Design Chalk Effect using a good quality brush to cut in and a short nap roller in good condition for rolling. Allow a minimum of two hours dry time between coats. Allow the final coat to dry and cure for at least seven days before use. Chalk effect can be left in the current ultra matt appearance or further sanded to create a vintage distressed look. One colour distressing: To distress, use a fine-medium grit sandpaper (P240-P180) and lightly sand in one direction. Other grit papers can be used to achieve the desired finish. For an authentic distressed look, sand areas of the surface where wear is most likely to naturally occur. Two-colour distressing: Choose your choice of Dulux Design Effects Chalk colours. Apply two even coats of the first colour. Apply one coat of the second colour. Wait two hours before sanding or distressing. For greater protection on furniture or home accessories follow with Dulux Design Effects Clear topcoat. Please note: Clear topcoat may further increase the gloss lightly and darken the effect colour slightly.
