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Creating a Super Chippy Finish with MMSMP BeesWax on a Farmhouse Chalkboard Door

24/5/2017

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It was not in the plan, but when I recently turned an old door into a funky chalkboard sign I had a flood of questions about a more traditional farmhouse style chalkboard door.

And then I thiought...why not? 

So I flipped it around!
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The door before . . . take 2!
Here's the first makeover in case you missed it. Click HERE for the blog post it was painted with Fusion Metallic in Copper and the vintage chalkboard was a custom mix with Fusion Mineral Paint in Liberty Blue and Park Bench.
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Chalkboard door Take 1!
Here's a sneak peek of the finished product.

​I'm going to make you scroll down to see the big reveal!
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The perfect chippy finish with Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint
Ok, let's get started!

I scraped away the heavily flaking bits
and mixed up Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Typewriter for the chalkboard inserts.

No Bonding Agent needed, this door was WAY too dry!
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Super natural aged chipping straight to my heart!
I quickly painted two quick coats of Typewriter on the center panels for the chalkboard part using my gorgeous MMSMP Natural Bristle Paint Brush. 
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Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint in Typewriter will become our chalkboard winner
Look how wonderfully Typewriter dries, it really is the ideal traditional chalkboard colour:
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The start to a rustic farmhouse chalkboard door
The natural timber under all that chipping paint of the door frame was gorgeous, My original plan was to use MMS Milk Paint in the colour Farmhouse White but it was too similar to the original paint colour so I opted for Grain Sack which I figured would provide the perfect amount of contrast I was after.

I randomly rubbed Miss Mustard Seed's Bees Wax onto the exposed wood grain and on corner and seams.


Whenever I want heavy duty chipping I break out the MMSMP Beeswax, the stuff is GOLD for a perfect chippy finish. I also worked outside in the sun which I believe helps the process along. 
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The perfect product for resisting paint or creating a wonderfully authentic chippy look

And here is gorgeous Grain Sack ready to go!
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Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Grain Sack — no Bonding Agent for this project!
I could not have asked for more perfect chipping — love it!
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Perfectly chippy finish with MMS Milk Paint, MMSMP BeesWax Finish & sunshine
To reveal the original paint below I wiped with a dry cloth. When it's this chippy, that's all you have to do is wipe it away.

When working on a more stubborn top layer of paint a damp cloth or sandpaper may be needed.

​Here's a quick little video:
Don't forget the all important step of curing or seasoning your chalkboard by rubbing it thoroughly with chalk before wiping it clean with a soft cloth.
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Seasoning the chalkboard finish with chalk
I love that I can use either side of this vintage door now for markets. Depending on my mood or the theme, can go with classic farmhouse style or funky metallic pizazz on the reverse side!

Oh! And did you notice how lovely the Susan MMS Stencil looks chalked onto the corners of the board? Such a sweet detail!
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Chalkboard door sign take 2 with Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint
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The chippy detail and stencilled chalkboard detail with MMS stencil
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The imperfection coming through on the door give it even more rustic farmhouse style
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Already well-used and well-loved, this sweet chalkboard door makes for perfectly useful and beautiful decor
It's all here...for the love...
Sada

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2 Comments
Toni
25/5/2017 05:18:46 am

Love it ...
you've given me more ideas ❤️

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Sada Vee
6/6/2017 05:52:59 am

Always wonderful to hear Toni!! xxxS

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