Asked on Aug 26, 2015
Calling on chalk paint pros: When do I wax?
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Rita
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When dry brushing or adding a wash, do I wax before, after or both? I know I can experiment but that's a lot of time when I know y'all already have invented the wheel. Thanks so much. I'm ready to paint...
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Your terms "dry brushing" and "adding a wash" are throwing me off a bit. I don't really connect either of those techniques with chalk paint. Do you mean you want to add a glaze? If so, when you wax will depend on the look you want to end up with. Unwaxed chalk paint is very porous so if you glaze over unwaxed chalk paint, a lot of the glaze will soak in and the glaze will be difficult to wipe off, which will give you a very heavy glazed look and darken your paint color quite a bit. If you only want a hint of glaze, wax your piece first so the glaze does not heavily penetrate the paint. It will sit on top of the wax, which will give you time to wipe off excess glaze. If you have something in mind other than glaze, try to be a little more specific on what your project is, and what look you are going for. Then perhaps I, or others who have used chalk paint, can provide more specific and detailed advice.
Shari
on Aug 26, 2015
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I would wax after dry brushing / wash
Chrissy
on Aug 27, 2015
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Waxing is the last thing you do. It is also best to wait a day or two to let the paint set before waxing.
Cathy Watts
on Aug 27, 2015
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You wax after everything is done.
Sherry wooten
on Aug 27, 2015
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Yes, wax is last. Put it on thinly, then take a lint-free cloth and wipe it off until you don't feel any tackiness.
Lizzy L
on Aug 27, 2015
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