Glorious colours of fossil paint in a palette specially designed to allow the creative user to mix and match two or more colours with ease. Even though it’s been around for generations there’s a good deal of hype over chalk paints these days and at Rustic Restyle it’s fair to say that we are big fans of chalk based paints and what can be achieved using them.
As the name suggests, one of the main ingredients is chalk, whose function is to act as a binding agent for the coloured pigments and water that make up the rest of the paint. There are no toxic solvents or chemicals that are often found in other types of paint, so it is not only safe to use indoors but it has a minimal impact upon the environment – a serious consideration in today’s society. But what probably makes chalk paint so very popular is the ease with which it can be used and its outstanding versatility. If you are one of those individuals who finds the whole business of carefully preparing a surface prior to applying paint a chore, then chalk paint will cheer you up, as minimal preparation is required – just try and make sure the surface is clean, and once the paint is fully dry, add your choice of sealant.
Mango chalk based paint gives a velvety finish which lends its self perfectly to creating a distressed look (with some gentle sanding) and is widely used as a furniture paint, bringing new life to tired or worn pieces that are still functional but aesthetically poor. With a little imagination and little effort, you can transform your favourite table, dresser – or virtually any other item of furniture, as chalk paint can be used on a multitude of surfaces, including wood, metal, melamine and even glass!
Amongst our catalogue of products, we have a range of Mango chalk based paints (new label for van Gogh); these paints give a particularly soft matte finish which can bring a vintage, contemporary or retro look to your old furniture and the 26 colours available have been carefully selected with the option of pairing complementary colours together. With a little practice applying more than one colour can give a sense of depth and interest that you don’t achieve with a single colour.
Most of the colour options within the mango range are quite discreet, but there are also some bold, eye-catching colours such as Teegan, a bright sophisticated yellow and Georgina, a gorgeous deep teal. Mango paints are available in two sizes, 1 Quart (910mls) or ½ pint (236mls), we also supply kits that include everything you need to get your first project up and running, including a ‘How to’ guide for absolute beginners.
At Rustic Restyle our ethos is to preserve and restore wherever possible, and should you have the same belief but no practical experience, we can offer you the opportunity to attend one or more of our workshops where we will help you master the fundamental skills required that will give your aged pieces years more service.
Full instruction sheets available by request, please just message us via the contact page.
AYLDT - a clear true red. (Dorothy's Shoes!)
Large: 925mls - Small: 231mls
A lovely rich chocolate brown.
Large: 925mls - Small: 231mls
A soft toned, gorgeous retro orange.
Large: 925mls - Small: 231mls
Buttah - soft creamy butter yellow.
Large: 925mls - Small: 231mls
Confidence - that bluey/green teal you've been looking for.
Dreams of Provence - fields of lavender blue/purple.
Laundered Money - soft toned, mid to dark green.
Red plastic paint tray, metal handle and 2 foam rollers. These rollers have a rounded edge to them to stop the line that can form between strokes when rolling. Great for our chalk based paint and also for all our paint finishes.
Paint Starter Kit: a great way to get started with our creamy smooth, eco friendly, easy to use chalk based paint. Makes a fabulous gift to!
Mini Starter Kit: a great way to start using our creamy smooth, eco friendly, chalk based paint. Makes a fabulous gift to!