Apply wax evenly over your project.
Using antique wax over chalk paint.
No one product does both things really well at least none that are cost effective.
Allow the paint to dry before applying a coat of clear chalk paint wax using a chalk paint wax brush.
Annie shows you how to antique a pine bedhead using dark chalk paint wax.
We gave some old furniture an update with some chalk paint and decorative wax.
Every painted furniture piece needs to be covered in a substance that will stick to the surface and also protect the piece long term.
If you re using annie sloane chalk paint choose the wax produced by the same brand for the best results.
The good thing about using wax over chalk paint is that there are few rules.
Another thing to consider is that a glaze can be painted over again where a wax has to be removed before painting.
Pick up a 500 ml 17 fl oz tin of wax per 3 to 4 l 0 79 to 1 06.
Or if you ve made your own chalk style paint look for a soft clear finishing wax intended for furniture.
While the clear wax is still wet apply dark chalk paint wax with a chalk paint wax brush working in small areas at a time.
Minwax furniture sealing wax.
Soooo this week we had to do a quick project swap at the last minute.
Even though i use chalk paint which adheres to pretty much any surface i still like to lightly sand everything to help it along just in case.
Sanding first is a lot easier than dealing with paint not sticking to random areas later.
If i was using a chalk type paint i would probably go with a dark wax so i can kill 2 birds with one stone antiquing and sealing.
Remove any excess wax with a lint free cloth.
Use your cloth to wipe away any unwanted wax to achieve the look you want.
Apply liberally it will appear very dark but don t worry.
Dark chalk paint wax is the perfect way to age and bring out the texture of your.
Choose a clear soft finishing wax compatible with chalk paint.