Not exactly, but hear us out. Chalk paint may seem expensive at first, but that partly depends on where you buy it from. And while the price for store-bought paints can vary by a few dollars from store to store, it's more important to consider the fact that with chalk paint, a little goes a long way. For most DIY projects, a few coats of high-quality chalk paint is usually all you need. This ensures that you use less paint overall than you would with other paints, and because you save on buying can after can of paint, your project becomes budget-friendly. So in the end, not only is chalk paint super effective, but it's also easy on the pocket.