10. I painted the hinges and tops of the screws with the chalk paint. To keep the paint light, I dabbed the paint on lightly, let it dry and then added one more coat. I rubbed a little glaze over them as well and clear paste wax so they would blend in. I replaced the copper ca...
Yes, you can paint over milk paint with regular paint. However, it’s important to properly prepare the surface to ensure good adhesion. Start by cleaning the surface thoroughly to remove any dirt or grease. Lightly sand the milk-painted surface to create a rough texture that will help the ...
You are aiming to cover every bit of paint. Check that you haven’t missed any sections. Go over them with wax, if so. Using a lint-free cloth, go over the waxed surface quite lightly in order to remove any excess wax. *Optional* If you’d like a polished finish, leave your piece...
Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything — walls, kitchen cabinets, metal, wood, and even fabric — but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn't a huge learning ...
” I was going for the quintessential “Beach” feel – so a I used Old White to make my wash. I literally- dipped the tips of my brush into the paint that was on the paint can, and then dipped the bristles into a bit of water. I strategically brushed on the “wash” over the ...
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 ...
Make your own DIY chalk paint and learn the steps in this before and after furniture makeover needed to paint and glaze furniture like a pro. Photo tutorial | In My Own Style
If there is a darling of the DIY world, chalk paint is it, thanks to its ability to transform outdated furniture into Insta-worthy superstars with virtually zero prep. It turns your biggest furniture makeovers into simple one-day projects. We've got all
If you have any limewash left over, store it in an airtight container for one year. It'll come in handy should you need to do any touchups later down the road. NOTE:Although the cloudy texture of limewash shows much less dirt than paint, one of the only drawbacks is that you can'...
A piano that has a high-gloss polyester epoxy finish can be cleaned with a cloth and buffed; it should never be waxed or rubbed with furniture polish. Remove stubborn stains from ivory or plastic keys with a cloth dipped in baking soda, being careful not to let the soda fall ...