Choose a clear soft finishing wax compatible with chalk paint.
Using antique wax over chalk paint.
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.
You can apply the wax in thin layers or thick layers to achieve the look you want.
When using chalk paint you always have to use a wax or protective finish to protect the surface.
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.
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.
Dark chalk paint wax is the perfect way to age and bring out the texture of your.
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.
Dip your dark wax brush lightly into the dark wax.
Remove any excess wax with a lint free cloth.
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.
We gave some old furniture an update with some chalk paint and decorative wax.
Sanding first is a lot easier than dealing with paint not sticking to random areas later.
Another thing to consider is that a glaze can be painted over again where a wax has to be removed before painting.
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.
Soooo this week we had to do a quick project swap at the last minute.
Pick up a 500 ml 17 fl oz tin of wax per 3 to 4 l 0 79 to 1 06.
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.