Chalky paint scratches the itch of nostalgia. It’s the adult alternative to the sidewalk chalk that caused infinite hours of childhood joy. With many of the same bright colors, a similar finish and the ability to create some pretty fantastic DIY projects, it’s understandable why chalk finish paint is such a popular medium. Not only that but it’s also an undeniably flexible type of paint and not tough to use. The trademarked term hails from Annie Sloan, who invented the formula in 1990. Chalk-style paints have a matte finish that, as the name implies, looks like chalk once it’s applied. >> https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/painting/how-to-use-chalk-paint/