I have tried many types of furniture paints and also mixed my own chalk type paint. I use brush, roller and sprayer for application. My top three preferences are as follows:
Mixing your own chalk type paint: I preferred the formula that used plaster of paris, water and paint. This covered well but the downside is that you really have to mix and mix to get the grittiness out. It did store well and I could just add a little water if it was too thick. A bonus is that I could end up with any color I wanted.
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint: This is a very good Chalk Paint. I found that I had to use 2 coats to get the coverage I desired though. Once you use enough coats it has nice look when finished. Also there was a small amount of grit to this product, as with most chalk paints. This paint is very popular in my area.
Mud Paint: My paint of choice is Mud Paint. It is Low VOC and LEED compliant. This goes on smooth and in my experience, takes one coat with a brush. There is no grit as it is not a chalk paint but is made with organic compounds. This paint is great for antiquing and distressing. I love, love, love this paint! They have a great selection of colors.
Mud Paint Clear Coat is a must use in my opinion. In fact, I use Mud Paint Clear Coat as a sealer for all my furniture paint uses. It has a leveling ingredient that will smooth out brush strokes.
Pictures from left to right: Mud Paint, table & chairs using DYI chalk like paint, chair using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, desk using Mud Paint.
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