There is a little trick to applying dark wax over chalk paint when painting furniture.
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Some people will glaze over surfaces coated with a polyurethane but i would not recommend this due to the lack of adhesion and long term wear.
I love working with chalk paint and wax but still love the variety of effects you can get with glaze.
The top coat is a popular liquid sealer because it s durable and creates a barrier between the paint to protect it from rubbing off.
It s essential to create rich dimensional paint treatments.
Watch as an old dresser is turned into a charming french country style buffet using white chalk paint and dark wax.
No waxing necessary when you use glaze on chalk paint.
So if you re the kind of person that wants extra durability on your painted finish wax should likely be your pick over glaze.
I provide a better alternative over polyurethane below.
And like i mentioned earlier dark wax also seals the paint if you re using a chalk type paint or milk paint and will add another layer of protection to your painted finish.
Glazing not only adds depth to your projects it also helps protect the finish eliminating the need to wax.
Here decorative painter gary lord gives you the diy basics so you can start glazing like a pro.
You can use a glaze over a wide variety of surfaces.
Glazing furniture is used in antiquing furniture to change the surface of the piece.
The same glaze can give so many different looks depending on how heavy it is applied.
Every piece of furniture that is painted using clay chalk mineral paint needs to be sealed.
Mirror makeover using chalk paint glaze and wax.
Glazing furniture common paint glazing techniques to try for a one of a kind look.
If you are applying glaze on top of paint you ll need to put down a layer of top coat sealer first.
Mix 3 parts glaze to 1 part paint then working in small sections brush it on then quickly wipe it off with a cloth leaving more in the deep areas and around the edges.
Glazing is most often used to make the piece appear older texturized wood grained or to simply change the color of the piece.
Painted upholstery on antique chairs.
Many faux and decorative paint techniques require glaze.