Asked on Nov 19, 2015
Wax or poly painted furniture?
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Catherine
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I am trying to decide if I should wax or poly the furniture that I painted. I used high gloss furniture paint and maybe don't need either. Help please and thank you!
This is the chest painted with furniture paint from hardware store.
21 answers
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You did not specify the type of paint you used.How is anyone supposed to answer the question with paint from a hardware store.
Janet Pizaro
on Nov 19, 2015
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Hi Catherine, since it's a high gloss paint, you might not need to wax or seal it. However, if you expect this piece of furniture will receive a lot of "handling" waxing or sealing might save the finish. Just know when you use a wax there are clear and dark waxes, and sometimes they can change the color. (Although this is fairly dark paint- you might be safe). Waxing needs to be reapplied after a number of years and wear and tear. If you use a poly sealant, you apply once and you should be good. Unless something unusual happens. Anyways, I think the piece is quiet pretty. Best of luck.
Taf
on Nov 19, 2015
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Ms Catherine what beautiful detail and piece. I was just wondering if you were going to add drawer pulls or knobs? If so what kind or color? It really is a unique beauty. Blessings Sassysugarcreek
Sassysugarcreek
on Nov 19, 2015
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You did a beautiful job! Since you used high gloss paint, you do not need to use wax or poly
Dee
on Nov 20, 2015
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If you are lonely and have lots of time on your hands, wax, it will keep you busy with the upkeep. If you want to lower the sheen of the high gloss, wax. I personally would never have gone high gloss, but once there, i would leave it alone. If you still are crazy enough to want to do more, contact the paint manufacturer and ask their recommendation, as all paints are different and their dried adhesion issues vary.
Johnchip
on Nov 20, 2015
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Since it was paint formulated specifically for furniture, I would suggest checking with the manufacturer to see what they recommend. It looks beautiful so you want to make sure it lasts!
Patricia
on Nov 20, 2015
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Should did a beautiful job. I am going to paint a dresser too , but with chalk paint and was wondering about wax or poly?
Laine
on Nov 20, 2015
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I have a desk to paint. Where can I get this furniture paint and what bran is it?
Marguerite Holdenried
on Nov 20, 2015
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I feel like it is a personal decision. For me, I hate waxing (and having to re-wax every so often) so I wouldn't even consider the wax option. While I have used wax (or hemp oil) on the few pieces I've painted with chalk or milk paint, most of my furniture (probably 97%) has been painted with interior satin or semi-gloss latex paint. I don't use any top coat for several reasons. First, when using latex paint, I always use a couple light coats of bonding primer first to help with adhesion and by doing this, my paint sticks extremely well. Once latex paint fully cures, it's pretty tough on its own, especially semi-gloss (or in your case, high gloss). I also don't like the way the top coats I have tried change the color of the paint, especially white or light colors. Finally, my husband and I are not hard on our furniture so I don't feel my painted pieces need a protective top coat. However, if they should get a chip or ding, it's easy for me to just do a quick touch up with a dab of paint if there is no protective coat to have to deal with. Essentially, long story short, if the person using the dresser isn't rough on it, you probably don't really need a top coat. If the dresser will be used by a child or teen...you may want to consider a protective finish and some type of poly product would be more durable than wax.
Shari
on Nov 20, 2015
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That is a beautiful dresser! I'm glad you asked this question. I'm trying to figure out the same thing for some furniture I have redone. I've always heard it depends on how much the piece of going to be used. If it is a high traffic piece the more protection it needs. Poly gives the best protection and sounds like it doesn't have to be redone. I didn't know I could was and poly like Sherry said. That's interesting because I would like to add a little texture and I have some pine colored wax I could put on the paint and then poly over that.
Terri Loveland
on Nov 20, 2015
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I base it on how the furniture will be used. Such as a kitchen table : poly, an entry way table: wax. More chance of moisture, poly.
Deborah Giamalva
on Nov 20, 2015
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I have always liked to wax my painted pieces. I use a carnabua car wax putting on and wipeing off a teidious job and is paid off by not having to do so for a long time. If you want to repaint, a good wash with TSP will remove the wax and ready the paint for a new coat. (NOTE: this wax application works only with a smooth surface,, a textured surface is almost impossible to get in all the nicks and crannies to buff the wax. Do not wax a textured surface...)
Lee
on Nov 20, 2015
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I would rather use poly paint. The reason is I had a old Cedar Chest that I bought at a yard sale. It had tons of wax build up over the years, it was in the mans family a long time. Well it took time to get down to the wood. I decided to paint it and its beautiful now. All I do is wipe over it.
Sherry H.
on Nov 20, 2015
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You should not need any added protection, if it is high gloss furniture paint. I just recently painted a coffee table with a satin enamel. I thought the top needed extra protection, so I waxed it with a paste wax. Now it looks smeary, and I buffed it really well. I really wish I would have left it be. Your dresser is gorgeous!
9530106
on Nov 20, 2015
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Thank you Sassysugarcreek. I am going to spray paint the original pulls. Think I have decided on a dull silver or hammered silver. After finished I will post a picture.
Catherine
on Nov 20, 2015
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Thanks Sherry!
Catherine
on Nov 20, 2015
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glossy paint doesn't need anything. You're good.
Beth H. Makemeprettyagain.blogspot
on Nov 20, 2015
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In my opinion you do not need and further protection. Good job.
Gloria tulip
on Nov 20, 2015
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Do some research to be sure the protective coat you use is compatible with the paint you already have on the furniture. You don't want to end up with a sticky finish. Don't forget the curing process.
Gloria tulip
on Nov 21, 2015
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I decided to not poly or wax for now and see how it dors. If I have to retouch the finish at any time I will do that and then poly to protect it. Thanks to everyone for your help!
Catherine
on Nov 26, 2015
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Hi Catherine, I see you have decided not to Poly your new painted furniture, I know you'd rather be finished but I encourage you to take the extra step. In the past few years I have added this step to all my painted furniture and it really does make a difference in the long run. It adds extra depth and durability to your painted furniture. Makes it easier to clean too. If you decide to Poly your furniture make sure it is water based and that you can use it on painted furniture. I have never experienced the finish being sticky once it is dried. I usually use a satin finish but if you have painted with gloss finish you may want to continue with that. Have fun painting.
Doreen Dwviniczuk
on May 29, 2016
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