Using a Chalk Paint™ Wax Brush or 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. Using a lint-free cloth...
Chalk paint sealed with wax beautifully transforms an ordinary piece of furniture to look like a treasured heirloom. Wax sealant will give your surface a smooth, satiny finish. It does take a little more work to apply than other sealants. For best results, you should also reapply the wax ...
chippy look. I’ve never actually tried to use it to paint something without distressing it, but I have painted several pieces of furniture with this chalk-type paint and it definitely will chip with continued wear. If you want a more full coverage paint, look intoFusion Mineral Paint...
You could also use chalk paint if you prefer. urethane (optional) metallic wax*– I used antique gold. This is for the legs. nail head trim*– My table came with nail head trim already on it. But if yours doesn’t, you can add it if you want to. Tools cordless finish sander 120...
You are trying to pick up any dust that you generated with the sandpaper. Apply the wax. Chalk paint lacks a sealer, which most paint has, so, it requires a wax to seal the color and keep water or other debris from getting into the finish. First, make sure the paint is com...
Seal with Wax I choseBest Dang Wax in clearto seal this piece, applying it with myBest Dang Brush: Then, I wiped away any excess and buffed it in with a clean, soft cloth: And this makeover was complete! The After Here is how this cutie looks now!
Once you’re happy with the paintwork, it’s time to seal it in for a lasting finish: choose Chalk Paint™ Wax for indoor use or Chalk Paint™ Lacquer for high traffic areas or outdoor use. Step by step guide to painting furniture with Chalk Paint™ Remove any hardware, such as ...
So, now you might be thinking: can you paint wax candles? Absolutely! You can do so by: Choosing the Right Acrylic Paint for Candles: When painting candles with acrylic paint, you should pick the paints that stick well to the wax. Every acrylic paint is different! Some are great for po...
Let’s make scratch art with crayons! Easy Scratch Art for Kids Crayon art is a childhood favorite for most kids. Here is a great craft for kids that uses wax crayons and poster paint. Kids will have fun learning how to make scratch art and making some unique colorful creations. My Late...
Instead, you can use a top coat sealant with a matte or satin finish. I wrote another blog post detailing how to seal chalk paint here. There are a few options of sealant that work great over chalk paint, but I recommend using a polycrylic sealant. Polycrylic will have less odor than...