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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ Wax is the perfect partner for Chalk Paint™. Developed to work together, Wax is used for protection and to give a beautiful mellow finish to painted furniture, cabinets, and walls. It has the consistency of soft butter, is easy to apply, and has very little odour.
Do I have to wax my chalk paint?
When you chalk paint furniture, you always have to use a soft wax or protective finish to protect the surface. Every painted furniture piece needs to be covered in a substance that will stick to the surface and also protect the piece long-term.
Why is my chalk paint coming off when I wax?
The most common reasons that your chalk paint will scratch off with your finger nail is due to you having used a low quality chalk paint, not having used a wax sealant, using your chalk paint on an unsuitable surface, and only using a single coat of your chalk paint on the surface.
Is it best to wax or varnish chalk paint?
That said, there are some great alternatives that produce the same chalk paint finish but with better durability, meaning that it’s not necessary to seal them with a wax, polish or varnish. Both products do a great job of achieving that desirable chalk paint finish, but without the need to seal them afterwards.
What is the best way to seal chalk paint?
Wax. Wax has become the gold standard for most people when they want to seal chalk paint. If you’re looking for the top chalk paint finish, wax is easily the most popular choice. This is in part because it matches the rustic charm of using chalk paint.
Can you use any furniture wax on chalk paint?
Annie Sloan is one brand who claims their chalk paint can be used over their own brand of wax, and I have done this myself with success. Unless you’re using a brand that specifically states you can paint over their wax, you cannot apply any other product over a waxed surface and expect lasting results.
Can you touch up chalk paint after waxing?
Yes- you can paint over wax the same day you applied the wax… BUT – the wax must feel dry to the touch and NOT tacky. This situation happens to people and know that it is not a problem to paint using Chalk Paint® over previously painted and waxed pieces. Annie created her products to work harmoniously together.
How long does chalk paint need to dry before waxing?
Before waxing or applying another top coat to your chalk paint, let the paint fully cure. You’ll want to wait at least 24 hours before applying the wax or top coat. If you don’t wait for the paint to cure before applying a top coat, you risk pulling up the paint.
Why would you use wax instead of varnish?
Furniture & Effect Wax provides a protective, water repellent finish which is clear. It dries to a matt finish but can be buffed to a gloss sheen, so you can choose your desired finish.
How many coats of wax do you put on chalk paint?
Apply at least two coats of paint, and then two or three coats of Chalk Paint® Wax or Chalk Paint® Lacquer to seal and protect them. Remember to always test your cabinets first with both paint and lacquer.
Can I use Minwax over chalk paint?
Best Affordable Chalk Paint Top Coat Minwax finishing paste is a great, affordable option for a wax product. It’s fairly easy to use and it performs exactly as a wax should. I’ve used this on many chalk painted dressers I’ve refinished.
Can you use wax on rustoleum chalked paint?
If you wipe your dried chalk paint on with a dry cloth and buff it in, you can easily apply wax to it. Wax can be used in a small amount, so be cautious when using it. If you want your piece to look even, you may need to wax and buff it twice. Wax as often as necessary.
Can you polyurethane over chalk paint wax?
Can you Polyurethane over Annie Chalk Paint. Yes, you can put poly or chalk paint wax like the Annie Sloan wax.
Can you use Johnson paste wax on chalk paint?
You can apply both poly and paste wax to chalk or flat paint. Although wax will always give you a beautiful, smooth, deep finish, and will enhance color or grain, water-based poly can be streaky and temperamental to use with a brush (I prefer the spray).
How do you keep chalk paint from scratching?
Applying a liquid topcoat is the best way to keep chalk painted surfaces from scratching. Although wax is a popular choice for chalk painted surfaces, it doesn’t provide a scratch-resistant surface as liquid finishes do.
Does wax make chalk paint darker?
Clear wax will enhance and deepen the color of chalk paint. Paint the dark wax mix onto all the grooves and crevasses and allow to sit for a few minutes. Wipe the wax off with a clean t-shirt rag or a use wax brush. Today I prefer using a wax brush to work the wax into the cracks.
How do you tell if chalk paint has been waxed?
First step is determine if your chalk painted surface has been waxed. I usually scratch the surface using a putty knife or a fingernail on several different areas on the piece to see if wax comes off on my putty knife or under my fingernail.
Do you distress before or after wax?
You have a consistent finish when distressing after you wax. Meaning, when you distress before you apply the wax, the sand paper is not only removing paint along the edges, but also smoothing out the paint finish around the distressed area.
Can you roll rustoleum Chalk Paint?
People often ask us if you can “roll” Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan onto your piece. The answer is yes, you absolutely can! Before rolling, you can dilute your paint with water by 10% to help the paint lay down. If you do this, your surface may require an additional coat.
