What Kind of Paint Should I Use?

One of the best things about BB Frösch is that it can be used with ANY BRAND of flat finish latex or acrylic paint. The key is flat finish. If your paint has primer in it, that’s okay—you will still get all the great properties of chalk paint, it will just thicken a little more when stored. Behr is a great brand for convenience because it is readily available in sample 8 oz. jars that can be tinted any color for about $3. Behr is also available with No-Voc’s. Other brands have sample jars varying in size from 6-12 oz. but may not be available in flat finish. We LOVE Benjamin Moore and highly recommend it. Many locations only offer this brand in a quart. However, just because you buy a quart, doesn’t mean you have to mix the whole quart. For most projects, we still recommend mixing just 8 oz. (1 cup) at a time. If you are buying a quart, pick whatever brand you want, because they all have a flat-finish choice.

Can I Use EggShell, Semi-Gloss, Or High-Gloss Paint?

For optimal results, and to achieve all the wonderful properties of chalk/mineral paint, it is recommended to use a FLAT FINISH paint. Any desired sheen can easily be achieved in the finishing/sealing stage. BB Frösch Paint Transformer will help eggshell, semi-gloss and high-gloss paint bond, but the other chalk/mineral-paint features like distressibility will be compromised. If you aren’t worried about distressibility, and simply want a high sheen paint that will bond, we recommend adding extra powder. You can double, or even triple, the amount of powder! This will increase bonding properties as well as other desirable properties of chalk/mineral paint.

How to Avoid Bristles in My Paint?

New brushes should be conditioned before the first use to avoid bristles. Wet the brush, and swirl the brush in BB Frösch Brush Conditioning Soap. Rinse the brush, pulling the lather out until the water runs clear. Beat the bristled end of the brush against the edge of a counter or sink to loosen wayward bristles. If a bristle does find it’s way onto your painted surface allow your paint to dry first, then try simply rubbing the bristle with your finger or a small piece of 400-grit sandpaper. The bristle should come off nicely without leaving a mark.

Do I have to Re-Wax Over Time?

Re-waxing is typically not necessary. If you find that a waxed surface has dulled over time, usually just buffing with a cloth will bring the shine back. If wax becomes removed through weathering, heavy use or cleaning, re-waxing may be necessary. There is no need to strip the existing wax first—just apply, remove excess wax, and buff the same way you did with your original application.

BB Frösch Retailers

UNITED STATES

ALASKA

Anchorage
Furnish Studio & Salvage
www.furnishstudioandsalvage.com
FB: furnishstudioandsalvage
IG: @furnishstudioandsalvage

ARKANSAS

Junque 2 Jewels
210 W. New Hope Rd.
Rogers, AR 72758
tel. 479.877.3188
IG: @junque2jewels

CALIFORNIA

Morgan Hill
The Paint & Decor Center
122 Cochrane Plaza
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
tel. 408.612.8617

Napa
Christina Winegar
tel. 707.815.9800

Orange County
Becky Roumimper
tel. 714.791.8300
IG: @roumperroom

COLORADO

Broomfield
Queen Esther’s Closet
6500 W. 120th Ave.
Broomfield, CO 80020
tel. 720.328.1959

Grand Junction
Soulful Collections
Danielle Bradley
IG@soulfulcollection s
Facebook: Soulful Collections
tel. 970.778.0108

Highlands Ranch
The Painted Ladder
cgillray@gmail.com
tel. 303.912.3190‬

IDAHO

Buhl
Rae Ann Bower
tel. 208.731.4760
bowerchopping@yahoo.com

Eagle
Sweet Tea Living
99 E State St in the old Eagle Hotel
tel. 208.559.8395
IG: @sweettealiving
website: sweettealiving.design

FLORIDA

DeLand
Marketplace at Rivertown
114 S. Woodland Blvd.
IG @thejunkymonkey

NEVADA

Northwest
Nichol Hardy
tel. 702.408.5477

Henderson
Terri Wier
tel. 702-569-8250‬‬

NORTH CAROLINA

Cary
Living on Salt Water
Caroline Gibson
www.livingonsaltwater.com
IG @livingonsaltwater

Holly Springs
Southern Sky Designs
Jolene Ehlers
tel. 302.463.8531
IG @sweet.southern.sky

Kernersville
Sassy Southern in the Creek
Lori Parham
Located inside Cooper's Vintage Village
305 E Bodenhamer Street
Kernersville, NC 27284
www.sassysoutherninthecreek.com

OREGON

Sparrow Furniture Shop
1264 Broadway St NE
Salem, OR
tel. 503.584.1813
www.sparrowfurniture.org

PENNSYLVANIA

Always Never Done
3090 Harrisburg Pike
Landisville, PA 17538
tel. 717.618.8682
IG: @alwaysneverdone

Aiken
Cheryl Rosenberg
tel. 412.400.4277
www.theshadylady717.com
IG: @theshadylady717

TEXAS

Houston/Sugar Land

Brittany Pounders
FB: theshabbyparlor
IG: @theshabbyparlor

Terrell
Patina, Vintage & Eclectic Finds
Elizabeth Turner
602 N. Rockwall Ave.
Terrell, TX 75160
tel. 214.908.1558
FB: patinatx
Website: patina.boutique