Question about chalk paint WAX...thanks!
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If you want to, you can use a water based poly like Minwax. Be very careful not to use another type of poly, since some non-water based varnishes might react with the wax and be a fire hazard. What type of wax did you use? Whenever I want a shinier finish, I use shoe wax! Apply, let dry a bit, buff, repeat if you want to.
You may need to remove the wax before applying the poly. It would just float on top of the wax and not bond with the wood. It could just peel or flake off.
These are some images of what paint, wax, and water-based poly look like. It was a rather large area (a living room) and they didn't have much money. It took some work and effort but they LOVED the end result!
What wax did you use? Chalk paint has its own acrylic wax, that is not a real wax.... Did you use a real wax?
Okay, that is a problem. As far as I know, that is real wax. So it alllllllll should come off. You can't put paints over the wax and it last long term.