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.
Antique wax over chalk paint.
Chalk tique dark paste wax dark wax polish distress and enhance your home décor chalk paint project 6 oz.
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.
However latex does not absorb wax or glaze as much as chalk paint does so by using the above process you do not have to use a clear coat between your.
One usually uses a clear coat over their chalk paint if they want the wax to have a subtle look.
Not using a clear coat between the wax and chalk paint will give a much darker antiqued look.
Dip your dark wax brush lightly into the dark wax.
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Pick up a 500 ml 17 fl oz tin of wax per 3 to 4 l 0 79 to 1 06 us gal of chalk paint you re using for your project.
What does the wax do amy howard of amy howard at home shows you how to use light antique wax and dark antique wax to create an antique finish for your.
Dark chalk paint wax is the perfect way to age and bring out the texture of your.
If you re using annie sloane chalk paint choose the wax produced by the same brand for the best results.
Another thing to consider is that a glaze can be painted over again where a wax has to be removed before painting.
Chalk paint decorative paint even when sealed with a quality sealer such as annie sloan soft wax or annie sloan lacquer will not be 100 non porous and this can present problems with cross contamination.
Use your cloth to wipe away any unwanted wax to achieve the look you want.
Apply wax evenly over your project.
Or if you ve made your own chalk style paint look for a soft clear finishing wax intended for furniture.
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Remove any excess wax with a lint free cloth.
You can apply the wax in thin layers or thick layers to achieve the look you want.
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I love the idea of taking something shiny and new and roughing it up a bit painting it distressing it and giving it a whole new look making it look like it s several decades old.
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