How to Add a Glaze Over Chalk Paint Before Sealing I made the paint color by mixing two colors of turquoise paint I had leftover from previous projects. Glidden Peacocks Plume and Valspar Seafarer were the colors I mixed 50/50 in a bucket to come up with the color. I used two coats a...
6. Apply wash in small sections and wipe off – then move on to the next section. During the wiping off process- be careful to not have “rag blotch marks.” Start at the top and wipe off in clean, even pressured strokes all the way to the opposite side. Do not stop half way or...
By this point, you have made your chalk paint and painted your items. However, there's one last thing you might want to do. Here's how you can add some finishing touches. Sealing the deal: Apply a clear wax or glaze to protect your painted creation. This step adds a layer of protec...
9. The last step was to rub a very thin coat of clear paste wax over the entire piece with a soft cloth. I let it dry for about 30 minutes and then buffed it with another rag to bring out the shine. 10. I painted the hinges and tops of the screws with the chalk paint. To ke...
To apply a wax sealant to your chalk-painted furniture, use a stiff paintbrush or a soft, lint-free cloth. Spread the wax evenly over the entire surface, in a thin layer. Let this dry, then take a clean lint-free cloth and buff the wax finish. An old t-shirt works great for buf...
Needs to be lint-free as they say, and then I’m going to wipe over. So take the excess off. So that’s it! All very very simple: paint, wax, done! Welcome to the beginner's guide to Chalk Paint™! Learn the basics of painting furniture with Annie Sloan. If you’re looking ...
Allow the paint to dry. Using aChalk Paint™ Wax Brushor a lint-free cloth, apply Chalk Paint™ Wax. Work in large areas, sweeping the wax over the paint. You are aiming to cover every bit of paint. Check that you haven’t missed any sections. Go over them with wax, if so. ...
If there is a polycrylic or chalk paint wax topcoat, it’s going to take quite a bit of “scrubbing” at first. You might have to go over the same area more than once. Once the topcoat is removed, the chalk paint underneath should wipe off easily. Once you’ve removed the paint ...
Can you varnish over wax? No, you can't varnish over wax, if you do this you’ll find that the varnish will easily bubble and peel off. If you want to varnish over a waxed surface, you need to remove the wax first. Can you varnish MDF?
The biggest mistake you can make in this process is to use too much paint. Apply the paint to the stencil in a circular motion. Pick up more paint as necessary, making sure to dab off the extra each time. When you’ve covered the entire stencil remove it. Double-check that no paint...