Questions and Answers for DecoArt Americana Decor 8 oz. Relic Chalky Finish

A:  ADC01 Everlasting is our Pure White. If you're looking for more of an eggshell soft white, then I would select ADC02 Lace. Carbon is our deep Black. -DecoArt Paint Guru

A:  The Legacy is more of a bright blue. If you are leaning more towards Navy, we would recommend the ADC41 Honor Chalky Finish. -DecoArt Paint Guru

A:  The Primitive will deliver a gray-ish rustic look, but it leans to the Taupe side of gray. For a "truer" grey, you may also want to look at the ADC27 Yesteryear. Either one should look good using the dry brush technique. -DecoArt Paint Guru

A:  Unfortunately, they are not carried in Home Depot stores any longer. They removed the Craft Bay in all their stores late last year. They are only available on homedepot.com. -DecoArt Paint Guru

A:  You would only need to strip it if you believe the initial paint is oil-based...because the Chalky Finish is water-based, it may not adhere as well to an oil-based paint. Otherwise, no prep needed. If the paint is peeling or a little rough, we would recommend that you do a light sanding on the surface first prior to painting. -DecoArt Paint Guru

A:  It really depends on how deep the brush marks are and how many coats you apply. If you're concerned about painting over brush marks, we would recommend sanding the surface prior to painting with a fine-grit sandpaper to make the surface as smooth as possible. -DecoArt Paint Guru

A:  Yes, you can just apply the paint without distressing it (i.e. sanding or waxing the paint). However, it does deliver a flat matte finish. It can be buffed when dry with a soft cotton cloth (like a Tshirt) to provide a soft satin sheen, or you can apply a water-based varnish to achieve the sheen you're looking for. -DecoArt Paint Guru

A:  The Chalky Finish will dry hard on fabric. It will adhere to fabric just fine, but won't dry soft. Meant for decorative purposes only. -DecoArt Paint Guru