LD Carlson Calcium Carbonate, 1 pound Capacity

Purchased product to use in making Chalk paint. Works great for my home projects.Would order again, product received on time and price was great.

AWSOME product and fast delivery

You definitely get a lot of calcium carbonate in this bag. I used it in a pore cleanser powder and it works fine. My only issue is that the bag is not resealable, so be ready to put it in another container once you open the bag. Still, that is nitpicking so I give the product five stars nonetheless.

I absolutely love this product. I have personally mixed with activated charcoal and made a tooth cleansing powder. I have also heard that you can mix it with paint to make chalk paint, which is a plus! The bag is not resealable, so make sure you have a ziplock bag or container to move it into. I am very happy with this product and recommend it!If you are looking to make Chalk paint I would totally recommend this as I looked up reviews for homemade chalk paint and calcium carbonate won the gold medal, you can read the blog post below:BEST HOMEMADE CHALK PAINT RECIPESFebruary 25, 2013 by Denise 1,942 CommentsAfter spending $45 and a half day drive on a quart of brand name chalk paint, I was determined to find the BEST Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes for a cost efficient alternative.If you’re interested in mixing your own chalk paint to save yourself time and money, read on because I discovered a bunch of interesting stuff I wasn’t made aware of on other blogs.I tried four (4) of the most popular Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes and the results surprised me and left me with a hands-down fave! In sharing my experience, I hope it helps you decide which DIY recipe is right for you.So let’s start my countdown…. 😉Best-HMCP-Countdown-#4BAKING SODA RECIPE2/3 CUP PAINT1/3 CUP BAKING SODAMIX REALLY WELLMy least favourite is the baking soda recipe.When applying this Homemade Chalk Paint, (HMCP) it had a very gritty texture despite a thorough mixing. I could actually see the tiny granulars in the paint as I was applying each coat.BEST-Homemade-Chalk-Paint-Recipes-BakingSoda1I was worried it wouldn’t sand down properly, but it turned out just fine…. whew! Here’s what it looks like after the final sanding/distressing.BEST-Homemade-Chalk-Paint-Recipes-BakingSoda2Although Baking Soda Chalk Paint is listed last on my countdown, it’s perfect if you’re trying to achieve an old weathered, distressed “country” looking piece of furniture.Deana at Alchemy Fine Living has a great video showcasing a dresser painted with the Baking Soda Chalk Paint Recipe.Baking Soda Chalk Paint Cost – $1.69 for a box of baking soda which can be used for another 5 single chalk paint recipes + cost of latex paintTime Involved – No time was spent on the purchase because I always have baking soda in my kitchen. 2-3 minutes to mix it thoroughly into the paint.Application – Grainy look and feel even when mixed thoroughly.Adhesion & Coverage – Great! No priming or sanding required and great coverage. Good coverage after 2 coats but I applied 3.Odour – No odour other than the latex paint it’s mixed with.Clean Up – Cleans up like regular latex. Not as easy as 100% green brand name chalk paint.Distressing – Requires sanding. Not as effortless as brand name chalk paint (ie distressing with dampened cloth).Finish – The finished look is chalky but not quite as smooth as brand name chalk paint.Best-HMCP-Countdown-#3NON-SANDED GROUT RECIPE1 CUP PAINT2 TBSP UNSANDED GROUTWATER TO MIX GROUTNumber 3 on my list is the Unsanded Grout Recipe.I mixed the grout with the water, then once smooth, added it to the paint. It looked and applied like a brand name chalk paint. It dried fast (within 1/2 hour), and the finish was just as “chalky” as the store bought.It had a bit of a weird odour…ok…really weird. But because it was applying so beautifully, I wasn’t bothered by it too much.Fabulous! … so why is it listed No.3 on my list?This DIY Homemade Grout version started to thicken up while I was applying my first coat…. it turned more like thick icing than paint.Best-Homemade-Chalk-Paint-Recipes-groutI had to keep mixing it while I was painting and eventually had to add more water because it was too thick. The next day it had really congealed and more water was needed. Take a look… it just kept turning into a thick mess!Best-Homemade-Chalk-Paint-Recipes-groutHere is the before and after. The table on the left is painted with Baking Soda HMCP and the table on the right is painted with Unsanded Grout HMCP. Can you see a difference?BestHMCPb&a1BestHMCPgroutsidetable Unsanded Grout Chalk Paint Cost – $17.99 for a large 10lb bag which will last a zillion single recipes + cost of latex paintTime Involved – Easy to find Non-Sanded Grout on-line or at any Lowe’s, Home Depot, Rona, Canadian Tire or any on-line home reno store. Note – Grout comes in different colours. You want to buy white unsanded grout. Why? If you add a coloured grout to your paint, it may alter your paint’s hue. 3-5 minutes to measure and mix it thoroughly into the water and paint.Application – Fabulous… until it started thickening up. Then time was spent mixing it and adding additional water to obtain the right consistency.Adhesion & Coverage – Great! No priming or prep required and it had full coverage after 3 coats. The more water I added, the thinner the coverage.Odour – It had a weird smell. I’d love to explain it to you but I don’t know what to compare it to?Distressing – Requires sanding. Not as effortless as with a brand name chalk paint (ie rubbing with dampened cloth).Clean Up – Cleans up like regular latex (brand name chalk paint cleans up much easier)Finish – The finished look is exactly like a brand name chalk paint. Smooth, chalky and lovely.Best-HMCP-Countdown-#2PLASTER OF PARIS RECIPE3 PARTS PAINT1 PART PLASTER OF PARISWATER TO MIXMy number 2 pick is the Plaster of Paris recipe.I made a smooth paste with the plaster of paris and water before mixing it into the paint. When mixed well, it was silky smooth and applied just as nicely as brand name chalk paint. Best-HMCP-PlasterofParis+paint2The second day it did thicken a little and appeared a little grainy, but after a thorough mixing it was fine.The left over paint was stored in a glass pickle jar and used again 2 weeks later.Plaster of Paris Chalk Paint Cost – $6.oo for a large box which will last for a looong time + cost of latex paintTime Involved – Easy to find Plaster of Paris on-line or at any Lowes, Home Depot, Rona, Canadian Tire or craft store. 3-5 minutes to measure and mix it thoroughly into the water and paint.Application – Fabulous! The consistency was great and it applied like brand name chalk paint.Adhesion & Coverage – Great! No priming or prep required. Applied 3 coats for compete coverage.Odour – None other than the latex paint used.Distressing – Requires sanding. Not as effortless as with a brand name chalk paint (ie rubbing with dampened cloth).Clean Up – Cleans up like regular latex (brand name chalk paint clean up is much easier)Finish – The finished look is exactly like a brand name chalk paint. Smooth, chalky and lovely.I used the Plaster of Paris Chalk Paint Recipe to re-purpose an old sewing table into a little girl’s desk. What do you think?Best-HMCP-PlasterofParisDesk1psdBest-HMCP-Countdown-#1CALCIUM CARBONATE2 PARTS PAINT1 PART CALCIUM CARBONATEMy hands down #1 choice was the Calcium Carbonate Recipe…which makes good sense since Calcium Carbonate is chalk!It mixed into the paint easily, had the perfect consistency, coverage was fantastic, dried within 30 minutes, AND left me with a perfect chalky finish. I stored the left over paint in a yogurt container and it kept the same consistency for days. (I did stir it vigorously each time before use.)The only downfall to my #1 choice was I had a difficult time finding it! Not many stores sell it in powder form and the pill form won’t work even if you grind them up.My local pharmacy ordered it in for me and I picked it up 4 days later. Since then, I’ve found a good grade Calcium Carbonate On-line and will be ordering from the comfort of my home. 🙂

Good value. Well packaged and shipped promptly.