Colorantic Products

Our Chalk Paint

Our chalk paint, with its chalky matte finish, contains no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which means it contains no solvents that spread into the atmosphere in gaseous form. The added colourants contain only a tiny amount. Our chalk paint is non-toxic, contains no lead and meets Health Canada standards.

Colorantic™ requires little or no preparation, depending on the project surface. We recommend a preparation product, such as shellac, if the furniture dates from an earlier era or has been in contact with smoke. Colorantic™ chalk paint has high coverage and dries quickly, so you can finish a project in no time.

Our chalk paint comes in reusable and recyclable wide-mouth plastic containers with screw-on lids: you can dip your brush directly into the container.

How to Paint with Chalk Paint

We recommend light sanding to remove the sheen, followed by our Colorantic spray furniture cleaner. Oil-based paint and varnish are never compatible with a water-based paint. Once the sheen has been removed, the surface is ready to paint.

Using Chalk Paint on Fabric, Plastic, Metal, Melamine and Leather

On these types of surfaces, the vintage effect is still possible with our chalk-based paint, but an oil-based undercoat (a primer) is needed to prepare the surface for adhesion. Melamine, metal, plastic and any surface already coated with oil-based paint or varnish need this primer.

Without an undercoat, we instead recommend applying our ultra-clear matte varnish over the paint on these surfaces, which extends the life of the furniture.

Liability and Useful Information

Colorantic™ (9373446 Canada Inc) assumes no liability for losses and consequences, including damaged property, that may result from improper technique or from failing to test on a trial piece. It is the painter’s responsibility to test the product on a test surface and to wait long enough to see the reaction before using it on the final surface.

We recommend that pregnant women talk to their doctor or midwife before using our products. Colorantic™ has not been marketed for use by young children; our label clearly states to keep the product out of their reach.

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