Both made in the USA.
I was thinking, how much difference can there be when both paints claim to be chalk paint.
ASCP is a good paint. A bit of a learning curve to use, and sometimes it's quite frustrating to get a perfect finish. The colours are nice if you are into the European french look.
ASCP requires alot of work to get a perfect finish. Sanding, sanding and sanding.
If you are like me, and have various ailments such as Carbal Tunnel (in both wrists), Tennis elbow (even though I don't play tennis, but that's what its called...go figure), and to boot, Degenritive disc diesase in my neck, all of the sanding makes it a tough go.
What was frustrating for me, was that the directions on the can are not very good. When I started using it a year ago, it was relatively new on the blog world. Couldn't find much information on it's uses. Thankfully, I purchased the paint from a Stockist in Bath, Ontario. Elizabeth, from the Melon Patch, was very helpful over the phone. Offering little tips on the "how to". If you are in the area, please stop by and say Hi to Elizabeth.
See, this is where ASCP gets you. Information is not shared easily, so that you feel you must take a class to learn how to use the paint. Smart eh?
Now that I have used CeCe Caldwell, I do notice a difference.
CeCe Caldwell is a "silkier" paint. Applies smoother, and dries relatively smooth. To be honest, I simply love the wax more than the ASCP. Same as the paint, the wax applies without much elbow grease. Buffs up nicely.
The CeCe Caldwell colours are fabulous.
Alot of bright, fun colours.
What I find the most difficult to swallow are the prices on the paints and waxes. ASCP at $50/can, and CeCe Caldwell at $45/can.
What is nice is that we have a Stockist of ASCP located in Pte Claire, QC. Piorra Maison. It's a gorgeous boutique, so if you have some time..you must go a visit.
We do not have a Stockist of CeCe Caldwell paint here in Quebec. I order mine from a Stockist in St Thomas, Ontario called Anniez Things. Received the package in two days..which was impressive.
Chalk paint has been used for years and years. It's not a new innovative paint.
In the last few weeks, I have come across a new chalk paint on the market. It's called VanGogh chalk paint, and thankfully, made in Canada. Nice!
Haven't tried it yet though, so can't compare to the others.
The other paint on the market (which has been around for years and years), is Milk Paint by Homestead paints. Also Canadian made. All natural.
Haven't tried it either...but it's on the agenda.
So that all said, here's the bottom line. I don't have a blind allegiance to either paint. I use what fits me at the time. The nice thing is the option of different colours. Either ASCP or CeCe Caldwell.
Since I prefer the wax from CeCe Caldwell, that is what I use even though painting with ASCP.
Abit of advice, don't be fooled into purchasing the expensive paint brushes from either company. Home Depot has a very good brush and it works just a nicely.
Also, don't feel that you need the "wax brushes" either. Both waxes can be applied by hand with a cloth. Alittle bit more elbow grease required, but that's ok.
I purchased the wax brushes just to see if they work any differently than by hand. Alittle easier, but that's about it.
My little rant is more about the ASCP company vs the CeCe Caldwell Company. I have dealt with both. You see, I don't like to feel I am being held captive by a large corporation... The other thing is that until a certain company starts paying my mortgage, they do not have the right to tell me how to run my business.
Now, that is another post entirely.
If you have any questions about either paint, and it's uses...please feel free to contact me, or drop by the atelier.
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