For painting large projects, such as cabinet doors, walls, or large furniture, it is recommended to paint with two coats of chalk paint, then seal with either chalk paint wax or chalk paint lacquer. Sealing you
Mix metallic gilding powder into wax for more of a metallic punch. Tint the wax with a bit of paint to layer different colors. Liming Wax –I love a good cerusing technique and liming furniture is a very beautiful, but specific finish. General Finishes Glaze –This is a beautiful product ...
When applying the wax, use a brush or cloth and make sure to cover all of the painted surfaces. Let the wax dry completely before applying a second coat. If you are using chalk paint to paint furniture, it is a good idea to wax the piece after the final coat of paint has dried. T...
The wax, on the other hand, is a bit more difficult to use. It is trickier to match it with the shade of your furniture. You can also try blending it with other colors or start with a light color for the wax, and then top it off with a darker marker for better matching with you...
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I love black chalk painted furniture, and these are all just amazing. I have a question about finishing–do you was the black pieces? And if so what type of wax do you use? I did a large black dresser, waxed with dark wax. About three days later it developed a white film. I’ve...
From customized wax stamps to premade wax seals, Artisaire has made an old tradition new again. Owning each step of the production process, Artisaire makes all of the items in its Canadian factory. The Thomsen family who run Artisaire still find joy in selling their art online, handwriting ...
Topcoats aren’t always a clear coat that goes over paint. A topcoat can also be a wax or a glaze. I have even used stain over paint as a topcoat. What is the best topcoat for painted furniture? Here are some of my favorite clear topcoats. If I am using a clear topcoat, I ...
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The smooth texture is specified for most clay tile floors. For added texture when the floor is finished, the “semi-rustica” texture can be specified. Either texture can be finished in the same manner with either a liquid polymer finish, a wax finish, or a combination of the two. ...