The Best Seal Coats for Chalk Paint No matter what type of sealant you choose for your chalk-painted projects, be sure to read the label thoroughly. Make sure it will work for whatever your object is made of; some sealants that are great for wood might not work as well for chalk pain...
Waxing painted furniture is easy – follow Annie Sloan's top tips for applying Chalk Paint™ Wax and able to enjoy a finish that will last and last. Once you’ve finished painting a piece of furniture with Chalk Paint™, you’re going to want to seal in your paintwork to create a ...
I wanted un-lacquered brass, but they were sold out. I didn’t want to wait, so I opted for the bright brass and aged them myself to tone the brass down down a bit. Here is the link to the post onhow to age brass. I made chalk paint using thecalcium carbonate powder recipeto ...
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...
Sealing painted wood provides an essential layer of protection for furniture and decorative pieces, especially items such as tables, desks and kitchen chairs that are subject to the rough-and-tumble use of everyday living. In addition to keeping the paint from chipping and peeling, the sealant ...
What can I paint with it? Chalk paint works on just about any surface, including wood, laminate, metal, glass, concrete, brick, even upholstery. The sky's the limit with what you can paint, but a few at top of mind are: furniture, cabinets, walls, floors, tiles, picture frames, lam...
How to Distress Painted Wood Now that the table is painted in a creamy off-white with a chocolate base underneath we can move on todistressing chalk paintor chalk type paint. For this particulardistressing techniqueyou will need a few things: ...
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Transferring Pictures to Wood If you’re wondering how to transfer photos to wood, it’s a relatively simple process. You’ll print a photo out on a dry ink printer (like laserjet or an HP). You’ll paint a medium on the front of the photo, and then smooth it onto an unfinished ...
Optional:Marking Line Chalk(so cheap and a container will last a lifetime) If your surfaces aren’t painted or primed, you’ll want to primebefore you caulkto extend the life of the caulk. Caulking onto unpainted wood or drywall/joint compound will suck the moisture out of the caulk, cau...