![]() I usually allow the wax to dry a few days before I transport a piece or use a piece. Keep in mind that wax takes awhile to cure. (Dawn dish soap works well!) Buff the piece 24 hours after your last coat of wax if you want a shinier look. To clean brushes (paint & wax), wash with soap and water. You can see more on the chalk-paint laundry cabinets HERE. However, I used chalk paint with a polycrylic sealer in our laundry room, and had great success. I used wax years ago on my kitchen cabinets and had to repaint them, and you can see more on that fiasco HERE. ![]() I would NOT use was when sealing cabinets, desk or table-tops, or floors. ![]() ![]() See more on painting fabric with chalk paint HERE. The result will feel similar to leather! Also, keep in mind that if your fabric is peeling, cracking or torn, paint will not fix this. After the paint is dry, finish with a couple coats of clear wax. Fabric really soaks up paint, so it will not go far on fabric. When adding water to the paint, I suggest a 1:1 ratio: 1 part paint to 1 part water. This can be done by adding water directly to the paint. To paint fabric with chalk paint, do the same steps as before only water down the paintt. See more on using wax with chalk paint HERE. Use the clear wax as an eraser if too much dark wax was added. USE CLEAR WAX FIRST BEFORE APPLYING THE DARK WAX. Use a brush to apply the wax and a lint-free cloth to wipe off excess. While Waxing:ĭo not overwax! Think about it like applying hand lotion – put on a small bit and massage until it is absorbed. It can thicken when exposed to air.Ĭhalk paint can thicken over time, just add a little water to make it thinner. In-between coats of paint, put the brushes in baggies. Keep in mind the paint dries very quickly!ĭo not load the paint brush with paint. Tip the can over for 30 minutes and give it a good shake. This bedroom furniture was painted with chalk paint and sealed with wax. You can sand at the end if you like the very distressed look. Buffing helps smooth and removed extra wax. Also, for each coat of wax, remember LESS is more! You can add the optional dark wax if you like the aged look, but after all the wax is apply you will have to buff it with a lint-free cloth. It is not necessary to wait for the first coat to dry before adding the second coat. To apply wax, a wax brush is helpful (a rag can be used but I find a brush is well worth the investment since it makes the application easier and more even). For a polycrylic (a water-based sealer), you can apply with a brush, roller or sprayer. I’ll talk more later about when to use which. I would suggest using either a polycrylic or wax. See more on that HERE.Īfter the paint is completely dry, apply two coats of sealer. ![]() You can water-down chalk paint and use it in a sprayer for a smoother finish. Apply the second coat of paint AFTER the first coat is dry. This paint dries really fast, and it is easy to tell when it is dry. Only one coat may be needed, but I almost always find that I need two. I often use a brush (although for larger areas I sometimes use a small roller), and a little paint goes a long way. Paint the entire piece with chalk-type paint. ![]()
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