Chalky vs Silky

Silky Patina & Chalky Patina

What's the Difference ? 

Chalky Patina is Perfect for that 

French Country Vintage Distressed look that is so desired !!! 

Bluestone House™"Chalky Patina Paint" is the Best ! I know because I created it, after trying many different formulas. This unique product is not like anything else !

 

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 one coat - the second, if you choose to do one, is a light quick coat. Whites usually require 2 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 Perfect for that French Country clean look !!!

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.

please contact me if you have any questions 

info@bluestonehouse.ca

Thanks you

Happy Painting !!!