Chalky paint is a hit with DIYers and people who ... done in a weekend with no problem," Schaub says. An optional wax seals the finish. Otherwise, the paint will wear. So if you sit on a stool ...

The wax has a lovely finish, and the lacquer is more like varnish." "You should seal Chalk Paint® after painting because it’s a water-based product and could transfer if not protected ...

Chalk paint adheres best at room temperature ... or details you want to accentuate. Step 6: Apply wax sealer. When you’re ...

Valspar has a line of chalky finish paint for upcycling furniture ... feeling under your fingers until it's sealed with wax. The paint is not made of chalk, and it isn't made to be written ...

Christen Bensten discovered chalk paint only last year ... Brush on Annie Sloan Dark Wax. This wax gives a smooth, satin finish and highlights details. "You must be careful not to use too much ...

Upon graduating from art school, fine artist and decorative designer Annie Sloan, creator of Chalk Paint ... wall and then wax it to create a beautiful effect, similar to the finishes used ...

I still have the top and feet to finish, but so far- the body ... antiquing/aged effect - OR when applying Dark Wax over a light colored Chalk Paint™, like Old White or Louis Blue.

The last step, once the paint is dry, is a lacquer or wax finish. Sloan always turns to Chalk Paint when she’s redesigning her bathrooms. Paint the outside of your tub with a solid color or ...

Chalk-finish paint is an environmentally friendly ... with a flat or matte polycyclic finish or several coats of clear wax. Polycyclic finishes are typically more durable than wax finishes.

But chalk-finish paint can go over existing finishes ... A quart of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint will run you about $40, a can of wax goes for $30, and she only needed half the quart to give the ...

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