DIY WORKSHOPS

What's the Difference ? 

Chalky Patina has natural Canadian chalk minerals added to give you...

• a matte chalk- like finish
• incredible adhesion
• amazing durability
• no priming - no stripping - no pre-sanding
• ultimate coverage
• ultra low VOC's
• can be sand distressed or wet distressed
• virtually no smell 
• 100% acrylic water-based paint  with Chalk !
• soap & water clean up
• little to no brush marks when drying
• quick drying - re-coat the same day !
• Canadian !!!
• indoor / outdoor 

Chalky Patina usually covers in 2 coats. Whites usually require 2-3 coats. The most amazing part about this wonderful paint is that because of the chalk, the finish is slightly rough,  and when sanded to smooth out the finish and/ or distressed,the paint crumbles away instead of scratching the piece, hence giving you a time worn appearance rather than a sanded one. Chalky needs to be lightly sanded to give you a smooth finish before using a topcoat. I always use our Signature Bluestone House™ Beeswax, as I find it is the best finish for durability and sheen. 

Silky Patina is just that ! Goes on like with a silky smooth finish.

• incredible adhesion to unfinished pieces
• amazing durability 
• no priming - no stripping
• ultimate coverage
• ultra low VOC's
• virtually no smell 
• 100% acrylic water-based paint
• soap & water clean up
• little to no brush marks when drying
• can be rolled
• quick drying - re-coat the same day !
• can be wet distressed
• Canadian !!!
• indoor / outdoor 

Silky Patina is amazing on unfinished or porous pieces, but does require some pre-sanding on previously painted surfaces. Just a light scuff - NO STRIPPING.  Silky has no chalk in it at all ! It goes on very smooth and can be rolled as well. Silky requires a cure time. That means when you have finished your project & are happy with it - do not put anything on it or use it for a few days. Although it does require a cure time, it does not require a topcoat ! The finish has a lovely sheen comparable to an eggshell finish. Having said that, a clear varnish can be applied for extra protection. I always use our Signature Bluestone House™ Beeswax, as I find it is the best finish for durability and sheen.  
Which one should I use? That is totally up to you depending on the final outcome you are trying to achieve, how much use it will get & how effort you are willing to give.Which one is better ? They are two entirely different products with different outcomes, the question is which one is better for you ? 
Are the colours the same ? The colours are the same for both the Silky & Chalky although because one is matte and one has a sheen, they will catch the light differently and may look a little different