Finally add a coat of Rustoleum chalk paint. I found the best application was with a rag in small amounts. However you can paint it on and sand it back depending on the effect you are going for.
Feast Watson Oak Stain
British Paints Spray Easy
Rust-Oleum 887ml Country Grey Chalked Ultra Matt Paint
Rust-Oleum 887ml Matt Clear Chalked Protective Topcoat
How to Apply Chalked Paint
How did you get the cans/pots to stay
Hi @Davros,
Let me tag @MitchellM for you so he is alerted to your question about how to get the cans to stay put.
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Jason
@Davros They are in place with friction. But you could use some clear construction adgesive or hot glue to fix them.