tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post6850068412820797134..comments2024-03-29T00:17:14.265-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Redo with CeCe Caldwell paintThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-60792884888397931282013-04-25T15:04:56.395-04:002013-04-25T15:04:56.395-04:00I just completed my project with CeCe paint and cl...I just completed my project with CeCe paint and clear wax. However, when I rub my hands over the top of the table it feels "Chalky" and some of the paint will come off on my hands. Did I not wax correctly or do I need more wax? It was done 2 days ago.<br />thanks for any advice you can give me!<br /><br />emily.peck79@yahoo.comEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566607574424251118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-79788932994617328782013-03-20T07:11:56.897-04:002013-03-20T07:11:56.897-04:00About a month ago I decided to paint some furnitur...About a month ago I decided to paint some furniture I had with chalk paint. An acquaintance of mine had rave about Annie Sloan cp and since I didn't have anywhere close to me that sold it, I researched for it online. I'm pretty detailed in my research so while doing so, I found Cece Caldwell paint. So, I started reading reviews between the two paints, hearing both are great and of course people had personal preferences.<br />The one thing that swayed me to Cece was that everyone said that it was zero voc's and non toxic. This was said about both the paints and the wax. This is really important to me because I am chemically sensitive!<br />Again there were no retailers close to where I live in N. California so I ordered online. I got really excited and lined up several pieces to paint and wax. After my 2nd piece, I felt my fingers were tingling and with the 3rd piece, the tingling turned into burning. The only thing that I was really touching was the wax.<br />So I read the can and looked up the ingredients. Carnauba wax is safe, beeswax is safe, linseed oil is not. Raw linseed oil is called flaxseed oil and is not used in furniture wax as it takes forever to dry and doesn't harden. Boiled linseed oil is what is used in furniture waxes and has added solvents / metallic dryers which are indeed toxic! <br />I thought I had to share this because I may not be the only one that is chemically sensitive. In fact I think many of the people who choose chalk paint do so because they think it is completely safe. The several pieces I did were for my daughters room and now I am not so sure that the wax is safe for her to be constantly touching, although I am hoping the toxic junk evaporates.<br />The pieces look great and were fun to do, but the wax is my concern. I guess you could wear gloves, though it's not the same as being bare fingered. Cece Caldwell should have a warning about linseed oil though. I haven't painted for days and I still feel the tingling.foggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836517514983884970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-61177727584772909132013-03-11T19:03:00.569-04:002013-03-11T19:03:00.569-04:00Have you found that you can use the Annie Sloan wa...Have you found that you can use the Annie Sloan wax with the CeCe paint and vice versa?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-68266084990699616352012-11-03T09:34:59.009-04:002012-11-03T09:34:59.009-04:00I am so glad you posted about CeCe Caldwell's ...I am so glad you posted about CeCe Caldwell's paints. I have been wondering about other products aside from Annie Sloan...which I love. But I like that this gives a few more color options! :)<br /><br />Blessings - SaraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591685719097887564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-13039899471951869522012-11-03T00:24:49.027-04:002012-11-03T00:24:49.027-04:00Love the wax finish look. Great idea!Love the wax finish look. Great idea!Grovom Paintinghttp://www.paintingmontana.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-8621328201527081292012-11-02T17:40:43.460-04:002012-11-02T17:40:43.460-04:00Thank you for trying CeCe Caldwell's Paints pr...Thank you for trying CeCe Caldwell's Paints products. Your drawers are great; the color combo is perfect. I am envious of the built ins in your library. Peace. CeCeCeCehttp://www.cececaldwells.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-35623131844304515502012-11-02T10:36:44.311-04:002012-11-02T10:36:44.311-04:00Um. Did you put anything IN those little drawers a...Um. Did you put anything IN those little drawers after the redo? That's all I can think of..what's IN them...secret stuff? :)<br /><br />The library is beautiful.Melissa A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00993594303818445115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-69444137898792948232012-11-02T08:53:12.836-04:002012-11-02T08:53:12.836-04:00It looks awesome! It is perfect on your new bookca...It looks awesome! It is perfect on your new bookcases! <br />LeslieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612072916971358723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-67099018192552891132012-11-02T08:43:25.625-04:002012-11-02T08:43:25.625-04:00What a fabulous job! Of course you have great tas...What a fabulous job! Of course you have great taste (we have the same rug after all!). I love the color combo you used. Thanks for giving CeCe a try!<br />http://www.weatheredpieces.com/Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369436705786987056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-63396588807806010422012-11-02T07:17:32.727-04:002012-11-02T07:17:32.727-04:00How pretty! I was wondering if you were going to ...How pretty! I was wondering if you were going to share anything about those cute drawers up there! :-) Thanks! I love the blue peeking through just a tad.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01163235455821377463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-76384086547595314602012-11-02T07:01:27.636-04:002012-11-02T07:01:27.636-04:00NICE! I think it is HILARIOUS that you think '...NICE! I think it is HILARIOUS that you think 'library' is too fancy a word. I used your 'Nook" as inspiration to make a reading area for my grandchildren; my 1 1/2 & 2 1/2 yr old grandbabies call it their 'library'. mimi2madylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065050591538241755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-47483921373744353162012-11-02T06:12:48.386-04:002012-11-02T06:12:48.386-04:00Loved your post and I'm also a CeCe paint reta...Loved your post and I'm also a CeCe paint retailer in Jarrettsville, MD at Belle Patri. I love the fact I can paint in my house with my kids and dogs and there is no oder from the paint, wax or satin finish. 2 coats of paint is my preference for a more finished look & love the option of sanding or using a damp rag to distress. I can't say enough about how easy it is to use! :)Jennifer Lanehttp://www.bellepatri.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-66768265438834072412012-11-02T02:35:10.358-04:002012-11-02T02:35:10.358-04:00I have used AS Paris Gray and CCC Alaskan Tundra G...I have used AS Paris Gray and CCC Alaskan Tundra Green. I also have Destin Gulf Green and Blue Montana Sky samples. I love the CCC paints particularly because the colors are more "me". I do the love Paris Gray and I will be getting some AS Duck Egg Blue and Provence at some point. I have also used the Maison Blanche La Craie paint, too (in Pecan which is a gorgeous cocoa brown). I had very similar experiences with all three. I have not used any of the waxes because I have some Johnson's wax that I need to finish before buying anymore. <br /><br />Glad to hear about the CCC wax not being petroleum based. I painted the wording on a sign in acrylic paint and the Johnson's wax started smearing all the lettering. I had to clean everything off and go back and paint the wording with an oil paint. I bet a non-petroleum wax wouldn't do the same thing.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing! I didn't know about not needing to sand, either. My old eyes can't read the fine print on the can!<br /><br />JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14262639271171711738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-24437152233323416542012-11-02T01:02:42.443-04:002012-11-02T01:02:42.443-04:00Love my CeCe Paints - Im anxious to hear Heidi'...Love my CeCe Paints - Im anxious to hear Heidi's response as well - I carry other paints as well and especially love my Cece BECAUSE it covers so well - the Dover White doesn't count but it's one of my favorites as the ultimate highlighting paint over other colors. Love your finished piece!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-22690084342024300812012-11-01T23:01:32.011-04:002012-11-01T23:01:32.011-04:00I love your makeover. I love CeCe paints too. I re...I love your makeover. I love CeCe paints too. I really adore the wax and the Satin Finish. Satin Finish is perfect for kitchen cabinets and is all natural too. Love the blog. Orphaned Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749221002234279214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-45632462950493985672012-11-01T22:48:58.374-04:002012-11-01T22:48:58.374-04:00Hi! I have a chalk paint question?
I would like to...Hi! I have a chalk paint question?<br />I would like to redo my kitchen cabinets with chalk paint but..... they are a dark pine now (38 years used).... I am wondering about chipping paint with the use and abuse. Should the cabinets be treated with something that will help the paint to bond? & is the polish strong enough to survive kitchen wipe downs etc... or would I need to use a clear coat? <br /><br />thanks Jane in OregonJane in Oregonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-89962979177546122292012-11-01T22:27:09.130-04:002012-11-01T22:27:09.130-04:00Beautiful little cabinet.. love your choice of pai...Beautiful little cabinet.. love your choice of paint<br />colors.. now to find the perfect little cabinet for<br />behind, yes, my toilet in the guest bath !<br />I have tried ASCP, but not these.. maybe it's<br />time.<br /><br />Diana Browninghttp://www.107vintage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-48148762071510708522012-11-01T22:14:17.300-04:002012-11-01T22:14:17.300-04:00Hi Sarah, I met you at the Haven Conference! I am...Hi Sarah, I met you at the Haven Conference! I am the retailer in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area for CeCe Caldwell's Paints. www.dooziescorner.com Thank you so much for sharing with everyone! I hope you continue to use it, your shelf looks amazing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659219923331358738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-357761572724945232012-11-01T19:31:25.354-04:002012-11-01T19:31:25.354-04:00I love ASCP but haven't had a chance to try Ce...I love ASCP but haven't had a chance to try CeCe Caldwell. It's been on my list forever. Thanks for the side by side comparison! And my own take for Heidi above...I've found the lighter colors of ASCP do take more coats, especially if it's a dark piece underneath. I've really only had problems with this with the old white and pink. So I just go ahead and prepare myself to use more paint if it's the lighter colors! Lisa @ Before Meets Afterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18417608093088647750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-72050024371853578992012-11-01T17:40:48.814-04:002012-11-01T17:40:48.814-04:00Thanks for sharing about our paints! What a fabul...Thanks for sharing about our paints! What a fabulous post. Sorry I didn't get the chance to meet you at the big event! They said I just missed you! Maybe next time?<br />KellieThe Paupers Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476356281401791104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-66205660133337185712012-11-01T17:18:21.714-04:002012-11-01T17:18:21.714-04:00Heidi, Would you mind sharing what color you were ...Heidi, Would you mind sharing what color you were using that didn't cover well? Most colors will cover with 1-2 coats. Dover White is one with NO pigment that is used as a white wash or as a base to add pigments to, so you won't get coverage without many coats, so I hope it wasn't that one. We'd love to have you try us again! The paint is thick and luscious. We'd love to answer any questions you might have!Bungalow 47http://www.bungalow47.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-36294822706771094422012-11-01T16:11:38.096-04:002012-11-01T16:11:38.096-04:00So glad to finally have a tutorial on chalk paint....So glad to finally have a tutorial on chalk paint. I know everyone is talking about it, but I didn't get what it was all about. Now I know! Now I want to use it too!Megan @ Rappsody in Roomshttp://www.rappsodyinrooms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-8234596627635809312012-11-01T15:34:11.691-04:002012-11-01T15:34:11.691-04:00I've painted two things with AS paint. I used ...I've painted two things with AS paint. I used Old White for one and Duck Egg for another. I haven't done any distressing with it yet though and I've only used the clear wax, not the dark. One of these days I may branch out but I just feel like the distressed look isn't really my style right now.<br />But seeing how your drawers are distressed but modern I may have to give it a try!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08782376505165043422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11561690983080051792012-11-01T15:04:38.070-04:002012-11-01T15:04:38.070-04:00Cool! I'm originally from the Lansing area and...Cool! I'm originally from the Lansing area and I had not heard about this company before. I'll have to check it out next time I'm back home! :)Little Oak Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123000348984265884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-16038819460718610242012-11-01T14:42:07.574-04:002012-11-01T14:42:07.574-04:00Oh this is such a helpful post. I still haven'...Oh this is such a helpful post. I still haven't had a chance to use chalk paint but was curious as to what the fuss was all about. I have an AS sample from Haven I should try out on something! Love the way the blue peeks through once you sanded it, great idea.Michelle @ Ten Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15787130778157257937noreply@blogger.com