Your blog this morning was of great interest to me. Try that and see what happens. Go to google.com and ask the question and you will get the answer, It's really a matter of choice when it comes to what you want to put over your chalk paint. Sadly, no, you should never really do that as the poly won’t adhere to the wax. There is no certain technique, just buffing (in circles, if you like) until you see the sheen. A glaze is typically water based and wiped on thin and then wiped off, leaving small amounts of glaze in crevices and concave details. With that said, you can find it over on Amazon. I actually just received it yesterday and can’t wait to use it! https://www.artsychicksrule.com/grateful-thankful-blessed-diy-weathered-sign/ (if using bare wood) I use the Dead Flat finish and it has the slightest hint of a sheen; not like unfinished chalk paint at all. I want to glaze the wood grooves and details in a brown glaze/wax. So keep that in mind if you are a Milk Paint lover. It’s tough to find a truly non yellowing poly sealer. This is what I am about to do. Reply. When I try to apply the Waverly wax finish or matte varnish, the underlying chalk paint comes up! Anything with color, will darken to some degree. As far as how I apply it, I love that you can really do so many things. You are very welcome!! Hi Kelly! I think anytime you have somewhere that gets more abuse or wear, it’s also good to add an extra layer of protection. A glaze is typically water based and wiped on thin and then wiped off, leaving small amounts of glaze in crevices and concave details. Love paint? You could add a poly coat to them to add sheen. I am wiping it with a damp rag after applying, am I doing something wrong? We saved a TON doing it this way and I am telling you, they look just as good as if we’d gone through a “kitchen” store to have them done. Add a small amount of antiquing glaze to a smooth, clean rag. I don’t know that wax as I haven’t used it. I use Rust-oleum Transformations Decorative Glaze. That’s a good idea! Even had blue-grey run out of my roller when done. With the ease and versatility of all the chalk and refinishing paints on the market, it can be an easy choice for your next project. How many coats have you applied? What sealer do you use the most? I either paint a darker coat underneath to start, or I’ll add it in layers on top. : ), Hi. I applied at least 6 thin coats, and the table still scratches easily. I’ve already had the experience of a desk turning yellow within a day from not priming before using their white chalk paint. Eep!! And yay, that is great! Hi Nancy – this is such a helpful post! Hi Michelle, I have used blush colored chalk style paints, yes. Good Luck! I’m relatively new to chalk painting furniture so forgive me for asking what might be an obvious question but…how do you buff the chalk paint itself? I’ve had the best luck with that one all around. I’m going to be talking about water based poly, not oil based. That is probably what I would do before I did any of the above. Do some research online and you will get all the answers you need. Thank you for this post! (only if I’m doing a specialty finish, etc) Now, that’s not to say that I won’t add a dab of water if the paint becomes too thick over time but I don’t think that is what you are saying. I’m not sure the other one you used but that seems odd too. I really want the table to keep it’s chalk paint look- do you have any suggestions? http://salvagedinspirations.com/best-homemade-chalk-paint-recipes/, Don't Throw Out Your Old Toilet Paper Rolls Until You Try These Ideas. I’d love to try that on my cabinets. The first coat was so nice and easy. xo. Hello Nancy, Sign up to get the Weekly Newsletter! Learn how your comment data is processed. My favorite is still the Satin HP Top Coat though, overall. It is “chalky” and not really set until it’s waxed or a poly coat is added. I’ve been using a quart of this glaze for almost an entire year. 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. Not adding a sealer at all. I read online that certain woods may do this without priming first. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. I don’t really use oils to seal Chalk Paint but it is a popular choice. So nice that we have so many options out there these days, though, right??!! Our emails include an unsubscribe link and you may opt-out at any time. But, during my Family Room Makeover I decided to try a new brand so I can get it closer to home. I do love the feel of it though. BEST Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes I have found Java Brown to be versatile as a glaze color. Same amount of work as adding a topcoat really. And yes, along with these finishes. But I can tell you that it is normal to sometimes see a little color on your cloth as you are waxing a piece. I did notice that it didn’t seem quite as durable so put that in my “cons” but I haven’t fully tested that out either. :) xo. Do I need to just keep applying more coats? Oh my, you have me stumped! I’d been using wax mostly because I love the finished look… but I guess I’m getting lazy (and impatient..haha) so I’ve been alternating between Dixie Belle’s satin clear coat and Rustoleum’s matte clear coat. I have always used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and its great. :) xo. I love the feel and look of wax above all. How or should I paint my kitchen island ? :). A. I did have to use two coats of chalk paint. Like you, I wasn’t fond of all the work involved with wax so I switched to the Rustoleum. I gave this one it’s own category because I find it to be a bit different from the other polys I’ve used. Although, I do still plan to do a few more pieces with it! BUT…it is time consuming and not quite as durable overall for me. How can I get the wax look and still have a tough poly coat to protect it? That is where the chalk style paint is a little different than latex, acrylic, etc. It doesn’t have that sheen that your example has and it feel sort of rough like chalk. - Diydecor.Site, What Paint to Use on a Dresser - A Ray of Sunlight, gives a beautiful, unmatched sheen and lustre, paint can be added for a variety of color options, takes a bit of “elbow grease” to apply and buff, needs touch ups and repeat applications over time, can not be repainted over, except with more Chalk Paint, multiple finish options, shiny to matte and even flat, paint color can be added to create an array of finished looks, even though it’s water based, it can yellow over time changing the color of your paint, stains can sometimes appear in the underlying Chalk Paint, brush strokes are possible, if using a brush, similar to apply as poly but a brush or rag can be used, glazes are usually colored, (white, brown, black, etc) so the color of the glaze will affect the final finish color, can add extra coats for more sheen, durability, doesn’t have the same smooth, finished “feel” as wax and poly, the color of the oil can impart color onto your painted piece, the jury is still out on whether this yellows over time. Blush would be amazing for a piano! What do you suggest or should I just go ahead and paint over with a satin or semi gloss? You just want to seal it first. :). How do you apply antique glaze? Do you typically apply poly over glazes? I painted something white with it recently so I’m keeping an eye on that and will report back! Ours were also 40ish years old. can i use minwax over chalk paint. How do you get the chalk paint so smooth? Hi Nancy, Oak Vanity Update With Rustoleum Chalk Paint & Glaze. I’ve been painting and refinishing furniture (and just stuff) for so many years, I can not even count. I figured, hey it says “Chalked” “Protective Top Coat” on the can so it must be good. I was debating which sealer to use on my current project and here is the perfect answer! https://www.artsychicksrule.com/coastal-style-chalk-paint-makeover/ Required fields are marked *. Can you provide a link to your favorite top coat for chalk painted projects? Still shiny, no where near matte. Thanks for sharing!! Our kitchen table + bar stools are all painted in white chalk paint – I believe the Rust-oleum brand and Josh painted it all by hand – such a job and our chairs have all straight edges, no spindles. I hope it helps everyone who may be wondering about some of the different finishes out there. So stay tuned! Rhonda Hallstrom says. To me, it’s more of a blend, not fully poly-like. Can I paint my faded window awnings? I really liked both brands but the rustoleum is cheaper by half. Also, if you buy less expensive box store brands Minwax, Briwax, So there they are. Stay tuned! chalk paint over stained cabinets. The topcoat causes tannins in the wood to bleed through , and my table has streaks and blotches of an orange-y, disgusting color all over it. That might give you more of the result you are after. xo. I wanted it to seep into the paint alittle since I was looking for a more weathered look. And you sound like me, we added wood trim to our flat front cabinets when we moved in and I painted them. It’s a love/hate relationship, for sure. Some hardware stores sell Rustoleum chalk paint but as with homemade chalk paint, ... or any other clear coat but it’s much more cost-effective and just easier to use a glaze as I describe in this process here. I have been to Lowe's and Home Depot and they don't know what I'm talking about when I ask them about glazes to put on chalk paint and explain that it's wiped off. I recently had painting done at my house and it seems like flat paint was used in some of my interior doors but I really prefer a little sheen. Thanks so much!! (I have more samples to use over here and want to try a few things), Of course I started out using wax to seal Chalk Paint because that is how I was told to do it. Then I painted them a couple more times over the years….which led to finally needing to go ahead and replaced them. I love using Chalk Paint to paint furniture, and just about anything. And I learned something from YOU (and a few other readers) today! Hi Sharlee! So yesterday, I did my first ever chalk project – a standing jewelry armoire, I used Behr paint (a sample size that I had tinted to match a pillow I have in the room) + 2 Tbsp calcium carbonate + 1 Tbsp water. gel stain over chalk paint. :) Good luck and have fun! Combine Faux finsihing glaze with a brown paint (acrylic, usually burnt umber) and depending on the thickness of themix a bit of water. Article by Kenya Rae | The Modern Homemaker. Painting absolutely superior wood is contentious. The confusion might be that when you paste wax a piece, you scrub it into the chalk surfaces and then wipe off the excess. Love Paint? Plus Get My FREE eBook "Creating Fabulous Finishes"! Hi Nanci, thank you for the informative post. I came across your site while wondering about a top coat. If the wax feels dry- no matter if it is has only been 15 … Rust-Oleum Imagine Chalk Finish Glazes are for use over painted Chalk Finish surfaces to create a unique antique finish to your craft project. Chalk Paint® makes an excellent base for all products. (wax or poly) Use a very light hand, as mentioned. So when I first heard about this Chalk Paint stuff, I had to try it out. Hi Nancy, thanks this post! I also don’t want to use anything that would prevent me from repainting them a few years later. Loved how it turned out. Oil based is similar but it has more of a tendency to yellow over time so I don’t use it often. Good Luck. :) xo. Just buffed? I have used a chalk paint called Rethunk Junk and also used the Rustoleum Chalk paint. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. When the paste wax is dry, you buff it to a slight sheen. I need to try it on a larger piece, I’ve only tried it on smaller items so far. My preference is in that order. Yes, they were RTA cabinets but we decided to get the already assembled and I am SO glad we did. I love using Chalk Paint to paint furniture, and just about anything. I wondered if you had used a blush pink chalk paint and tried these finishes? I have put on 2 coats already, and it still feels like there’s no wax on it, like it just soaks it right up. I used it on our kitchen table and chairs a few years ago and they still look great. (but similar) Also, you can do a search for “weathered wood” here on the blog to find more projects I’ve done with similar techniques. And finish with poly. I didn’t on these because I just wanted to show give the gist of the finishes. Poly won’t ruin though. I tried applying the Martha Stewart black metallic glaze over chalk paint and it doesn’t seem to do anything. My friend uses General Finishes Flat Out Flat. Pros and Cons of Chalk Paint For Furniture (and some…, 26 Types of Chalk Style Paint for Furniture (ALL the…, How To Modernize Old Furniture With Chalk Paint, Layered Chalk Paint Makeover (the simple how-to! Do you put a glaze on all chalk painted furniture?Help answer this question... @Meleta Littlefield I use glaze over chalk paint, but only after it is waxed. Thank you for sharing this! What a great post! I didn’t try the topcoat to see if it made a difference though. Isn’t it amazing how each top coat gives the paint a completely different look? I had good luck with it (and at the time, wasn’t even sure if it was supposed to work or not because I hadn’t really seen anyone using it as a sealer for CP). I bought the Rust-oleum Chalk paint in Aged Gray. Need to know how to remove painted over metallic wallpaper. So glad you like it! It was just one less thing, in an already big job, to do. I would like to white wash my woodeck with a turquoise color. Thanks for the informative post! Perfect post timing! Hi Alli! I would just repaint with a semi or semi gloss if it were me. I would prefer not to repaint them if I could add the sheen with a top coat. First, let’s take a look at a video. A top coat such as a polycoat or paste wax is applied on a finished surface. I LOVE the look of the buffed paint and want to give that a try on my current piece. You can get waxes and polys in different finishes, not so sure about glazes. Here are some ways to seal chalk paint. Hope it helps! Do you apply the glaze over the 2nd coat of chalk paint or did you apply the wax made for chalk paint first? I’ve had a long love affair with Chalk Paint. Chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything — walls, kitchen cabinets, metal, wood, and even fabric — but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old. https://www.artsychicksrule.com/bath-cart-refresh/ Enhance wood grain, corners, crevices and more. I went on and finished, being super delicate and extra careful, but I still have an annoying bare wood look in places. I live in Australia and you can’t buy it here. I hate that! I’ve had a long love affair with Chalk Paint. Thinking about mixing the satin and dead flat next and see what I get . I read your post comparing sealers as well as a few others and as a result I bought the Flat Out Flat. If it beads up, you’ve probably got a good wax coverage, if not, you need more. © 2012-2020, Artsy Chicks Rule®. I’ll be adding these links to each post like this below so you’ll be able to find them easier. Go to this site, I’m going to give it a try, but I’m nervous about it. You could lightly sand and go over with another coat of chalk paint also, then the new sealer. Oils work well with Milk Paint but they can also be used with Chalk Paint. Hey Vicki! Go ahead and paint over the Chalk Paint® with EITHER Chalk Paint® OR any other product you choose. Your email address will not be published. Wax won’t really have a sheen until you give it a little buff. Hi did you use the satin finsh on the polyvine? It’s perfect for a flat, not sealed “look” finish. I don't care for glaze, but I really love wax! Whereas wax would melt and poly would want to chip, etc. So good to see the pro’s and con’s. ), « How To Build A DIY Coat Rack (wall mounted), DIY Coastal Kitchen Makeover Reveal (full remodel!!!) Thank you! Water-based poly being the most durable of them all. Thank you for your reply. I haven’t used the Flat Out Flat on anything that gets a lot of wear but I do love that one on the things I have used it on. Hope this guy helps. It will be just fine! But I do know some manufacturers’ idea of “matte” and “satin” are not the same across the board. Rust-Oleum Chalked Decorative Glaze allows you to add a custom antiqued finish to any Chalked paint surface. Chalk Paint is different than acrylic and/or latex paints in that way. More posts in the “back to basics” series: I’ll be adding to these links as I add posts in this series. Apply your base colour using a Chalk Paint® Brush, moving the brush in every direction to create texture. (and they’d have been at least triple the price, probably more) I had just started when I noticed sections of the paint colour were being removed, right to the wood!! This semi-transparent Decorative Glaze has good workability allowing you to customize your handcrafted, final look. ;) I love Dixie Belle paints and products so highly recommend them in general. You can use polyacrylic sprays or liquids. The chalk paint was super easy to use, fast drying, and provided full coverage over the oak wood. Just a heads up for future users! By buffing, I just mean simply buffing with an old cloth, or t-shirt material. This morning, I received your blog about your entire kitchen renovation. You’d have a mess. https://www.artsychicksrule.com/weathered-whitewash-finish-chalk-paint/ It creates a lovely, buttery soft sheen when buffed. Thanks! February 2020. However I realize wax is not the product to use for that table. What is the best way to remove wallpaper? [instagram-feed num=9 cols=9 showheader=true showbutton=true buttoncolor=#53bac1 showfollow=true]. I will post more on that brand once I’ve used them a few more times! I was considering trying it. It was so shiny! Can you describe the technique or point me towards a good tutorial? Chicosity owner, Georgie Porter, demonstrates how to use Rust-Oleum's Chalky Paint in these simple but effective tutorials. And in case you care I am including what I think about it now that it is all said and done. A top coat such as a polycoat or paste wax is applied on a finished surface. It looks lovely, and being DIY ers, I can appreciate your hard work and effort. Polyvine is truly the answer. I have at least 3 more planned as of now. I read about the Polyvine above. The Chalk paints all need sealed to give a durable finish, either with wax or acrylic varnish. So I reread the posts and then bought the polycrylic clear matte (sanded in between the two sealers). Do I need to put on another coat of the chalk paint? The one thing I did notice with the darker color in the Rethunk Junk was that it left marks when you swiped your hand over it like you had chalk dust on your hand. I feel it is needed in the bathroom where there is always someone shaking water around =) Anyway, I went ahead and got the Rustoleum chalked ultra matte Clear coat. I just double checked to make sure, but yes, there is a link to the HP topcoat in this post. Hope that helps!! Another thing to consider is that a glaze can be painted over again, where a wax has to be removed before painting. You weren’t sure if Rustoleum Matte Clear yellows over time, well let me tell you, YES, it does. A light hand when applying the sealer and not going over one spot too many times helps. Yes you can absolutely glaze over chalk paint. You can use spray polyacrylic (but not over where you’ve waxed…that’s the only issue there if you’ve already waxed) But those tend to yellow more than water-based poly so if you have a light color paint that is definitely a consideration too. Hopefully this will be the winner for you! As I go through the top 5 ways to seal Chalk Paint today, I’m also going to give the pros and cons of each, that I’ve found along the way, plus a few product options. Hmm, I’ve not used that particular brand so I can’t say definitively. Thank you again! Chalked Decorative Glazes enhance the details of: brush, strokes, wood grain, corners, crevices & more. Hi Demitria! Rust-Oleum Chalky Finish Furniture Paint is simple to use and can be applied directly onto most surfaces. I quickly, very quickly, decided to try poly instead. :). The wax is the easier option as you only have to rub/brush on & buff off. I hope that you find this information helpful! ;) ). Liza. The top coat will protect it from scratches. Depending on what the piece will be used for, and your desired look, consider one of these chalk paint topcoat options. sk. Yay! APPLY: Over a drop cloth, use a 2” synthetic brush or a 2” foam brush to coat the surface with the Chalked Decorative Glaze. I am using as light a touch as possible, I have tried using a lint free cloth and a soft bristle brush. Thanks for any advice you can offer! How do you take off layers of paint and stain on cupboards? Second coat was a little bit more challenging, only because it was harder to see how much paint was going on since it matched. I used Rustoleum chalked ultra matte 50:50 Charcoal and Coastal Blue. What a disaster! Was it really hard and what brand did you get? Hi Liza! You can do it the other way around though! 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