How to Apply Wax to Chalk Paint
How to Apply Wax to Chalk Paint
The SURPRISING Method to Apply Wax to Chalk Paint,
Once youve painted a piece of furniture with chalk paint its time to seal it off with wax. To do this youll use a stiff bristle brush and work in small sections at a time applying just a thin coat and wiping over the wax with a soft cloth. After 24 hours of drying you may apply a second coat of either clear wax for extra durability or dark wax for a perfectly distressed patina. Feel free to sand down the paint either before or after applying wax. If desired you can also burnish the wax once its dry to reach a glossier finish. Allow the chalk paint to dry completely before
Choose a clear soft finishing wax compatible with chalk paint. If youre using Annie Sloane Chalk Paint choose the wax produced by the same brand for the best results. Or if youve made your own chalk styl
Scoop out a dollop of wax and place it onto a paper plate. Use a disposable plasticto pick up about 2 to 3 US tbsp 30 to 44 mL from the tin. Spread it out on the
The SURPRISING Method to Apply Wax to Chalk Paint,
Once youve painted a piece of furniture with chalk paint its time to seal it off with wax. To do this youll use a stiff bristle brush and work in small sections at a time applying just a thin coat and wiping over the wax with a soft cloth. After 24 hours of drying you may apply a second coat of either clear wax for extra durability or dark wax for a perfectly distressed patina. Feel free to sand down the paint either before or after applying wax. If desired you can also burnish the wax once its dry to reach a glossier finish. Allow the chalk paint to dry completely before
Choose a clear soft finishing wax compatible with chalk paint. If youre using Annie Sloane Chalk Paint choose the wax produced by the same brand for the best results. Or if youve made your own chalk styl
Scoop out a dollop of wax and place it onto a paper plate. Use a disposable plasticto pick up about 2 to 3 US tbsp 30 to 44 mL from the tin. Spread it out on the