Work in large areas sweeping the wax over the paint.
Applying dark wax to chalk painted furniture.
Using an chalk paint wax brush or a lint free cloth apply chalk paint wax.
Chalk paint lacks a sealer that most paint has and therefore requires a wax to seal the color and keep water or other debris from getting in the finish.
Note that you have a choice between regular wax and dark wax.
Once you ve painted a piece of furniture with chalk paint it s time to seal it off with wax to do this you ll 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.
However like any project chalk paint needs a protective finish.
It is important to know a few thing before you apply wax to wood.
Don t use furniture wax to clean it.
Before you proceed to the next area make sure there are no lumps on the surface and make sure your wax is evenly distributed.
Allow the paint to dry before applying a coat of clear chalk paint wax using a chalk paint wax brush.
This paint is popular among the do it yourself crowd and offers a versatile medium for freshening up any project such as furniture or kitchen cabinets.
Once you ve successfully finished coating your furniture apply another coat of wax and repeat the process about three times.
Next use a clean cloth to apply the wax over a portion of your chalk painted furniture.
Chalk paint is all the rage with it s matte finish that has a french country feel.
6 apply the wax.
Go over them with wax if so.
Once chalk paint has been painted onto the surface of a piece of furniture the resulting coat of paint feels a lot like chalk.
Using wax on your project after applying.
You are aiming to cover every bit of paint.
Add dark wax over that to enhance woodwork and you have a beautiful work of art.
Using a lint free cloth go over the waxed surface quite lightly in order to remove any.
Chalk paint is a great way to give new life to an old piece.
The chalk paint will soak up the pigment of the dark wax making it very hard to get it back off if you apply too much.
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.
Remove any excess wax with a lint free cloth.
To protect this coat of paint furniture refinishers apply soft clear wax over the entire piece.
It s matte and very porous.