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Hi – I have used satin to make chalk paint, it will work fine since you will be adding a chalk element, it will become flat. Once the paint is dry, you can also go over it with 220 grit sandpaper to remove any sheen, but I don’t think you will need to do this before applying the wax.

Hi, Diane,
It’s so difficult to find small quantities of low-sheen acrylic paints without primers these days. However, my Ace hardware is selling small jars of sample paint, no primer ($2.99) but they tell me it’s satin paint. It’s just the amount I need. Can I wax over a satin chalk paint? I’ve been using Johnson’s paste wax for years even when applying satin polyacrylic finishes because I love the soft, waxy finish it gives furniture. Will it work the same way and knock a little of the satin sheen off of the chalk paint finish?

Hi Sharleen – I have done a lot of DIY chalk paint experimenting and found cornstarch doesn’t create a very durable finish. If you can’t find Calcium Carbonate Powder, you can also use chalk line making powder and food grade diatomaceous earth. I buy these on Amazon.

Hi – Ceiling paint is fine to use to make chalk paint.