Should I use wax or polyurethane on chalk paint?
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Can I mix in a little polyurethane in chalk paint to avoid waxing?
Can I use Polyurethane Acrylic Enamel paint to make chalk paint?
I want to make my own chalk paint.
http://paintedvintage.com/wax-polycrylic-chalk-paint/
Here is an excellent article on just that.
http://paintedvintage.com/wax-polycrylic-chalk-paint/
Really depends upon how much usage the piece will get and the overall finish you are looking for. I would use poly for a dining table or kitchen cupboards, but wax finish on a dresser or end table
Wax - as poly. may peel off. Used over acrylic or oil based paint.
I think it really depends on what final look you're going for Sandy. Yes wax will have to be reapplied after a certain amount of time but you're talking a year not a day or a month. Wax will give you the chalk paint look while polyurethane will give you a stronger and longer-lasting finish it will also add a high gloss. I would also recommend if you're going that route to use polycrylic because it does not yellow.