Retique It Chalk Furniture Paint by Renaissance Deluxe Starter Kit - 47 Jade Green | DIY Furniture Makeover, Shabby Chic Decor, Home Renovation Projects for Tables, Chairs & Cabinets

I am very impressed with this kit!I set out to refinish a 31-year-old, solid wood dining room table. What allured me to chalk paint was the fact that virtually no preparation is needed before you paint. I simply cleaned the table! No sanding, no priming, no etc. NICE!This paint goes on very smoothly. Included with the kit is a large and small brush which is great for covering large surfaces (big brush), and more detailed areas (small brush). I used two coats (let the first dry completely before applying a second), but you could definitely get away with only one coat as the paint is that thick. Just a note, though: I used the "Graystone" color, and I believe with other colors one coat of paint wouldn't do the trick. So, just be cognizant of that.After you paint, you have to apply a sealing wax. This kit comes with a light wax and a dark wax as well as a wax brush. This wax is very easy to apply, it smooths over the table like butter. I used the light wax for the top. Then, I tried to get fancy and combine the light wax with the dark wax to do over the edges of the table. This was a messy endeavor. I don't heart the dark wax and do not like the darker finish that comes with that. It is all personal preference, however. Just be prepared for some mess.The kit also includes a buffing cloth (not in the product picture) that is used to remove excess wax and buff/shine your table. Take your time with this step. You want to make sure excess wax is removed before you sit down to the table to eat a meal (trust me).This kit also comes with rubber gloves. I didn't use these, but after the dark wax debacle, I wished I would have. (Wax on my hands and in my fingernails allll weekend.)On the side of the paint can is a website address where you can find how-to directions as well as several instructional videos. This was extremely useful and I recommend utilizing the help.I'm very happy with how my table turned out. I still have a half can of paint left, which is good as I realized that the table leaf was still in my front closet with it's original brown color (yikes!).