If I chalk paint and wax bar stools how do you clean them?

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I just finished doing a granite look on a bar and now the home owner wants me to chalk paint the bar stools. If I wax them how would you clean them in the future as they will be used in her kitchen. If she were to use wax later would it disturb the wax I put on to protect and distress them? I wonder if I would be better off polying them.
q if i chalk paint and wax bar stools how do you clean these, chalk paint, cleaning tips, painted furniture
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  • Cinnamon Cinnamon on Mar 13, 2015
    I would polyurethane them for protection
  • Sherrie Sherrie on Mar 13, 2015
    Depending on the wax you need to let it cure. AS wax cures in 30 days. Then you wipe them off. No scrubbing. If they cure they are usually pretty durable. No harsh chemicals, no scrubbies, water and a little dish soap. I have had kitchen chairs waxed for years no problems.
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    • Sherrie Sherrie on Mar 14, 2015
      I have had to re-wax one. It didn't hurt anything or the orginal finish. I feel like if you let it cure your less likely to have any problems. That's why I made sure and pointed out the cure time. When people set things on them or get them wet to soon before the cure I have problems. Does that help?
  • Evey's Creations Evey's Creations on Mar 14, 2015
    I would NOT wax. Give General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Flat a try. It's a PolyCrylic not Polyurethane. It doesn't yellow and after 3 coats, is self leveling. You do need to rewax even the AS wax every 6-12mos. Please feel free to reach out to me should you have any other questions regarding furniture refinishing. I do it professionally and have been doing it for over 15yrs.
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    • Gail Pucciarelli Gail Pucciarelli on Mar 16, 2015
      @Barbara Moore Coursey I know its a bit confusing but both the oil based and waterbased are called polyurethanes. The polycrylic is basically the same thing as water based polyurethane. I have 4 or 5 of these products right now that I use depending on what Im using them on as i have my favorites for different items. I have 3 brands that are labeled water based polyurethane. One brand has its name then under that it says polycrylic....this is not my favorite. There is a big range in price as well. Hope this helps. .
  • Patti Mullett Patti Mullett on Mar 14, 2015
    My kitchen stools are chalked and waxed, two years and still going strong. Just wipe with damp cloth.
  • Leslieb127 Leslieb127 on Mar 14, 2015
    I don't have an answer but just wanted to say how beautiful the counter looks! Great job!
    • Gail Pucciarelli Gail Pucciarelli on Mar 14, 2015
      @Leslieb127 Thank you so much!! I actually meant to post a photo of the countertop with the stools I have yet to paint...Im not very tech savy...much better with a paint brush. Again thanks, love the feedback!
  • Kathy Kathy on Mar 14, 2015
    I want to paint my countertop to look like granite. What did you use? I love it!! Looks just like granite. Is it durable?
    • Gail Pucciarelli Gail Pucciarelli on Mar 14, 2015
      @Kathy I did a couple coats of a really good primer after sanding the surface, then two coats of the base paint which was a satin acrylic brown dark chocolate paint. Then I used several colors that were sponged on...browns, beige and even a bit of metallic brown . i added a bit of faux glaze and water to the colors for a more transparent look.. Most of them I let dry before sponging the next color to avoid muddiness of the color. When I was happy with it I applied many (8-10) coats of water based poly, sanding in between.. This is tricky to get the look right and I recommend doing several practice runs on cardboard or what ever first and look at a piece of granite you like as well. I did a table for a restaurant about 8 yrs ago and its still in good shape. Its a fun project but practice first! Good Luck and Thank you for your kind words!
  • Barbara Moore Coursey Barbara Moore Coursey on Mar 14, 2015
    Don't use polyurethane on anything but commercial floors. It will yellow!! Use polycrylic. Stays clear.
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    • Sherrie Sherrie on Mar 15, 2015
      Water base poly doesn't yellow. Oil base will. It is confusing if you never used it.
  • Barbara Moore Coursey Barbara Moore Coursey on Mar 15, 2015
    Thank you, this is what I thought you were saying. I have purchased some, polycrylic, and expect better results. Thank you for your time and advice.
  • Chas' Crazy Creations Chas' Crazy Creations on Nov 01, 2022

    Here are some ideas that might help https://chascrazycreations.com/diys/re-purpose-up-cycle/furniture/
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