DecoArt ADC-18 Americana Chalky Finish Paint, 8-Ounce, Serene

After reading countless reviews and watching product demonstrations on YouTube, I decided to purchase Americana Decor chalk paint in multiple colors. After reading the various information on their site about protecting what you've painted, I also decided to purchase the varnish because the wax seemed a bit more high maintenance than what I was looking for.I like the paint. I actually blended the colors to get custom colors and it blended smoothly. I was a bit intimidated by the different methods you can use to achieve different looks. I had planned on doing solid colors, but after applying the first two coats I practiced dry-brushing on the inside of the piece and decided to proceed. I did need to use two coats and I'm glad I chose to sand my piece in spite of reading that I didn't need to. When I was finished with my project, the paint washed out of my brushes easily and off of my hands without too much scrubbing.I do feel that I need to address an issue I had with the varnish.... The paint (and all of the videos regarding the paint) mention using the stain blocker if you see the stain bleeding into the paint when you're painting. I lightly sanded all of my pieces. When I painted my furniture pieces, there was no bleed or color leaking. I actually did a swatch test before I painted to make sure there was not any bleed. Everything was perfect and I absolutely loved the look of my furniture pieces with the dry brushing I had done.... until I applied the varnish.As soon as I put the Americana Varnish on, my piece started turning brown. Some of the new paint (3 layers and dried for 24 hours) actually disappeared. And some corners got a crackled look that wasn't there before. I tried to get it as even as possible, but it still dried weird with brown splotches that look like I spilled coffee on the new furniture I just painted. It dripped a little on the back and it actually just peeled up and off really easily - almost like old glue so I'm very concerned as to how much protection my piece is actually going to get from it and I will probably end up painting it again.One of my pieces survived, the other I'm not happy with and will probably end up redoing WITHOUT the varnish. The best advice I can give is that if you decide to redo a piece either sand it all the way until there is no remaining finish (in spite of what all of the directions say) or do a swatch test with both the paint and the varnish.

First time-user of chalk paint and decided to try to "jazz-up" a brown tv/media stand. Found this product to cover well, easy to use and with the wax, it finished really nice. I did mix with a little bit of "escape" and the color is beautiful. Would definitely use again.

Ordered this to paint some mason jars. Ended up using a couple coats, but as long as you keep your paint strokes in the same direction, it works great. End result is awesome, and I am very happy with this paint. Will be looking for more DIY crafts to use it on.

Did my whole kitchen; table, chairs, hutch in the blue. Goes on great easy to use turned out very nice and easy to sand for the destressed look

Chalk paint is the best invention since latex paint! I became addicted very quickly and have painted several pieces of furniture. Chalk paint is so easy to use I just couldn't stop. You could say I become addicted and I am cutting back put I am still painting a little. Love the Americana Décor brand. Easy to use, mixes well with other colors, and can add water since paint can be thick. Adding water makes the paint go much further and it does not change the color. I would highly recommend this brand.

Covers very well and it is exactly the color I was looking for, which would be a light blue. I would definitely buy it again. This little container goes a long way.

This paint is wonderful! I used it to paint some old windows that I bought. I did one light coat on some white windows and distressed them. Dries nice and quickly and easy to distress. Very happy with the purchase. Will keep in mind for future projects.

I received my paint. It looks as if it has been opened and used before. The is plenty of paint for what I need so that works for me.

Cunde mucho. Como como azul cielo aunque ellos lo llaman azul sereno. Con un bote de 250 he pintado una mesilla completa y un tablero de una mesa para 6

If you do any kind of craft or like decorating furniture etc buy this now! It's great and this size pot lasts for ages!

Sold as a pack of 3 - Vendu comme un paquet de 3!!!!!Je l'ai acheté ce produit, car il est vendu dans un ensemble de 3 pièces pour le prix d'un !!!Vendeur m'a envoyé un seul! Ne pas acheter quelque chose de ce vendeur!Je demande mon argent, ou d'envoyer 2 autres pièces manquantes!

This review is for the Serene colour chalk paint. Its a very nice cool light blue. Its easy to apply and dries very quickly. Easy to wash off if you get it on the floor or your hands and clothes. I did a makeover of a pair of old end tables. I sanded them some and wiped off all the dust. I put 3 coats on each piece. It provides really good coverage. I wasn't going for a distressed look, just wanted an easy application.I'm happy with the way my project turned out and I really like the look of the paint.

Great product at a price less than I can get it here in the UK. Super easy to apply and gives a fantastic finish - well recomended