Comments on: Homemade Chalk Paint Dresser Makeover https://arayofsunlight.com/homemade-chalk-paint-dresser-makeover/ Painted Furniture, Home Decor and More! Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:58:58 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: A Ray of Sunlight https://arayofsunlight.com/homemade-chalk-paint-dresser-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-70487 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=10226#comment-70487 In reply to Paula.

Hey, Paula! I’m so thrilled you liked the makeover. It’s also great to know you appreciated the directions for making chalk paint as well as the tip on using shellac for priming. Thanks for all the love on this, it’s so appreciated!

]]> By: Paula https://arayofsunlight.com/homemade-chalk-paint-dresser-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-61962 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=10226#comment-61962 Oh My, your Homemade Chalk Paint Dresser Makeover is fabulous. I appreciate the directions for making chalk paint. And I’ve got to tell you that’s a great idea about using shellac for priming.
Thanks bunches for sharing this makeover with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.

]]> By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/homemade-chalk-paint-dresser-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-60891 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=10226#comment-60891 In reply to Christina Woodcock.

Thank you so much Christina! I hope you do try the homemade chalk paint!

]]> By: Christina Woodcock https://arayofsunlight.com/homemade-chalk-paint-dresser-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-60809 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=10226#comment-60809 Wow this turned out amazing! I am going to have to try some of your homemade chalk paint!

]]> By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/homemade-chalk-paint-dresser-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-34855 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=10226#comment-34855 In reply to Sue Sherman.

Hey Sue!
Ohh that’s so hard. You just never know if it’s going to bleed. If you go dark, you hopefully won’t have any issues!
If you are really worried, you can prime it with a waterbased primer like grey zinsser 123 primer. And let the primer dry for a day before painting over it.
Good luck!!

]]> By: Sue Sherman https://arayofsunlight.com/homemade-chalk-paint-dresser-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-34847 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=10226#comment-34847 Hi , Natalie, Great timing! I have this a dresser very similar to yours and planning on painting it a dark color. I normally use the spray shellac before moving on to painting but the dresser is in my basement and I have no way of of moving it at this time. My question is can I just scuff sand this piece and use an all-in-one paint? I’m torn now whether I’m doing the right thing by skipping the primer. You wouldn’t think it wouldn’t be a bleeder being a blonde finish to the dresser but i’m questioning myself now cause of your video. By the way, now I may change my knobs because of how beautiful yours looks now. Thank you again!

Sue

]]> By: Natalie https://arayofsunlight.com/homemade-chalk-paint-dresser-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-27171 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=10226#comment-27171 In reply to Jodie.

The exact shellac that I used is linked in the supply list. It’s just regular clear shellac. I don’t recommend anything that says that it’s synthetic or waterbased shellac. Only the real, alcohol based stuff will really work.

]]> By: Jodie https://arayofsunlight.com/homemade-chalk-paint-dresser-makeover/comment-page-1/#comment-27069 https://arayofsunlight.com/?p=10226#comment-27069 Can you please share the brand of shellac you used? Is it water based? Thanks so much! jodie

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