Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have used Annie Sloan chalk paints with previous projects, and each time my hubby complains about the hefty price per can. I suppose that makes sense - why would you spend $40 on a can of paint to refurbish a $2 chair from the Goodwill outlet? So, while searching for alternatives, I came across this additive. We decided to use it while furnishing my daughter's house, as she was doing it entirely from upcycled furniture found in yard sales and thrift stores. We bought the small sample sizes of paint from home depot ($2 for about 12 oz) and mixed in approx 2 T of powder per can. The powder is a bit difficult to mix in, so in some cases we added a bit of water. Though the mixture can appear lumpy, it goes on pretty smooth and covers everything well, even without sanding. stripping or priming. No more than two coats needed. Drying time is quick, comparable to Annie Sloan, and for finishes we used either minwax or stain and polyurethane. Positives to this vs Annie Sloan - 1) cheaper, 2) can mix smaller amounts of many different colors of paint. Negatives - goes on slightly less uniform than the AS paint, though that may have been due to our poor mixing skills. With one bag we've done 8 chairs, a large oak dining table, two end tables, one coffee table, three occasional tables....and have more than 2/3 of a bag left.