If you’ve used chalk paint in the past, you’ll find that the Advance Waterborne Matte takes slightly longer to dry, but that’s because it has such high leveling properties.Īlkyd paints can be applied using a traditional paintbrush or a foam roller. If your piece is already distressed and you want to maintain that look, the self-leveling finish won’t leave behind brush marks that will take away from the character you’re looking to replicate. A quick coat of primer like Benjamin Moore High Hiding Primer will prevent that bleeding and give you a gorgeous matte finish.īenjamin Moore Advance Waterborne Matte goes on smoothly, and you can get it mixed and matched to any color to create your intended effect. If you are working with wood that has been stained and varnished, or the piece currently has a dark color, these properties can bleed through your topcoat and tinge your desired color. Traditionally, alkyd paints are known to be self-primers, but there are a few instances where a coat of primer will be necessary. A simple sanding sponge or block will do the trick. If you see chips, cracks, and other imperfections, or if the surface is coated with something very shiny, you will want to take down the sheen or buff out those chips with a bit of sanding. Whether you’re painting kitchen cabinets or bringing an old dresser back to life, these tips will get you the look you want with the durability you need.Īlkyd and chalk paints encourage little to no prep work, but fundamentally, you’ll want to clean the surface thoroughly when you’re coating anything.
Set up a color consultation today to find out how to bring a fresh look into your home.Įven though alkyd paint is easy to work with and the application is a cinch, there’s still a little grunt work you’ll need to do before and after painting to ensure that your piece achieves the look that you’re striving for. Īt JC Licht, we have expert color consultants that can help you cultivate a color palette you’ll love for your spaces. Plus, you can choose from over 3,500 Benjamin Moore paint colors. The paint will go on smooth and look even more beautiful once dried. The Benjamin Moore Advance Waterborne Matte Paints ensure even flow and leveling, meaning that your brush strokes won’t reveal themselves as the paint dries. Visit one of JC Licht’s 48 Chicagoland locations to see how the Advance Waterborne Matte Alkyd Paint can bring your project to life.Īlkyd paint, like chalk paint, combines the durability of oil-based paints with the fast-drying properties of latex-based paints, but since it’s water-based, you can clean it up with just soap and water. Benjamin Moore’s proprietary technology minimizes brush marks and comes with Gennex® zero-VOC colorant system, which means these paints are safer for your family and the environment. Whether this is your first time venturing into DIY territory or you’re an expert with a paintbrush, the Benjamin Moore Advance paint is easy to use and very forgiving, especially if you’re painting large, flat surfaces like cabinetry. Īs an alternative to the ever-trendy chalk paint, the alkyd paint gives you that ultra-matte finish that will bring your furniture into the 21 st century. Take on your Next DIY Project with Benjamin Moore’s Alternative to Chalk Paintĭo you have old furniture lying around that could use a fresh coat of paint? Or maybe you’ve been “dye-ing” to change the hue of your kitchen cabinets? You can elevate, update, and luxury-ify even your most worn-down pieces with the help of Benjamin Moore Advance Waterborne Matte Alkyd Paint.