![]() SC Johnson Paste Wax (I've used and like it, it is very inexpensive but it has a very Other popular paste waxes that have been around for decades include The only time I don't follow this step is if the pieceįor right around $10, Minwax Paste Wax is a great option for chalky-painted Waxy clear layer will allow you to manipulate the dark wax and remove some NOTE: When using dark wax, always apply a layer of clear wax first. May have applied, allowing the product to cure and harden. Buffing also removes any excess wax that you Grubby little hands on a daily basis, a poly top coat will give your pieceīuffing works the wax into the chalk paint, and also gives the piece aīeautiful sheen. If your painted furniture will come into contact with water, food and To help you understand when to use a poly top coat, here's a general No buffing! For the best protection, they do With a rag or brush and must be buffed poly top coats are brushed on andĪllowed to dry and cure. The second difference has to do with the application. Offer the ultimate protection for your painted furniture.Ģ. Poly top coats are hands down more durable and I figure you might be wondering this right about now. What is the difference between a wax and a poly top coat? ThereĪre both waxes and polys, and there are times when you might want to use Protection of a topcoat, let's take a look at the products to use. Now that we know why the majority of chalk painted furniture needs the In my 10+ years of painting furniture with chalk paint, I have found severalĪffordable products that can be used to protect your chalk painted furnitureīy enhancing it and helping it to look its best! With chalk paint will benefit from a top coat. I'll share those in a little bit, but Most furniture that you've painted There are instances when I don't think a top coat is necessary, and This is especially desirable for bright pieces or Protection, a top coat will further enhance the color of your chalk That you can use that retain that matte finish! We'll get to those in aīut the real question is: do you really want to have to paint yourįurniture again in a year or two or five?A top coat is a sealant, it will seal and protect your chalk paint fromīeing ruined by moisture or sticky fingers or even weather. You're absolutely right.we don't want to cover up that great matte, chalkyįinish with something super-shiny and lacquer-like! And there are products Or potentially ruin it with a sealer or top coat. So you may be asking yourself why you would want to cover that up I have decided to keep the Green Agate Buffet and list the Stillwater Sideboard for sale.One of the qualities that sets chalk paint apart is its matte, chalkyįinish. I love greens and blues! Here is a link to the Stillwater Sideboard that was previously in this spot in my dining room. I also like to use a spray bottle of water as I blend. If you are interested in learning how to blend chalk paint, I made a video on how I do it below. Annie Sloan clear wax was applied for a durable topcoat. ![]() The entire piece was sanded back using 220 grit sandpaper for a super smooth finish and it was lightly distressed in places. I like how the give the piece a touch of glam! ![]() Luckily I had these drawer pulls in my stash. I like how this gives the piece some more interest and how it breaks up the heaviness of the piece. The drawers, cabinet fronts and top were not blended and are pure Agate. I also used Annie Sloan chalk paint in the colors Aubussin and Graphite to blend into the Agate on the buffet’s body. It is very affordable and I love that I can have it tinted in any color of the rainbow. I was pleasantly surprised with this paint! It adhered beautifully, the color was spot on and it was a great consistency. 7130.Īt Home Depot, I had it tinted in Behr Green Agate. I went to my Home Depot (all other shops are still closed here in my county) and purchased a quart of Behr Chalk Decorative Paint, Deep Base No. I really wanted a deep green for this piece and decided to use a paint that until now I had yet to try. It still needed a good clean (inside and out) before painting. The top was sanded back, as well as all of the wood filler on the piece. ( Wood Filler Is a Friend – How to Change Drawer Pulls – Blue Velvet Dresser) ![]() I also took out all of the old drawer pulls, filled and sanded back the old holes and drilled new ones.
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