Calcium Carbonate (Limestone)

Premium quality 

100% Made in Australia 

packed in sealed bags

Description:

Calcium Carbonate is  used in paper, plastic, paint, rubber, caulk , plate glass, bottle, fiberglass.... To many to list. It is an essential ingredient in many manufacturing processes.  It is also used in all areas of agriculture.

It is most popularly used to make DIY chalk paint at home, for crafting and decor purposes. All you have to do is add it to latex paint to make a chalky paint for use on furniture to give it an antiqued look, or on a blackboard to give you more control over the art than a conventional chalk stick. The granulates of Calcium Carbonate dry to a natural matte finish, which can then be left as is, or painted over with a glossy finishing coat—this product is very forgiving and versatile.

A quick search online for chalk paint finished furniture delivers a wealth of tutorials and how-to's on using this product to make just about anything—even Ikea furniture—into something new.

Product Features:

·       Calcium Carbonate Powder - Limestone Powder

·        Paint Additive - Great to Make Your Own Chalky Paint (DIY)

·        Very Fine Powder (Mesh 200)

·        Mixes Well with Latex Paint to Get Smooth, Clean, and Vintage Look

How to make chalk paint:

INGREDIENTS:

·        16-32 (1-2 Cups) of Calcium Carbonate 

·        4 Tablespoons of warm/hot water

·        1 quart of latex flat or satin paint

INSTRUCTIONS:

Add 1-2 cups (depending on how chalky you want your paint) of Calcium Carbonate to 4 tablespoons of hot tap water and mix well. Once it becomes smooth paste then add 1 quart of latex paint and mix well and your DIY Chalk Paint is now ready.

NOTE: If you would like a smooth surface you could use 220 grit sand paper to sand the surface.