Glazing over chalk paint

Question

I have a beautiful old buffet that I have chalk painted and distressed. I want to give it some aged patina. Should I apply polycryilic first, and then glaze? Or should I glaze first, and then poly?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Heres a tutorial I have found for you. vintagestorehouse.com/diyfurniture/how-I-paint-furnoture/how-to-glaze-painted-furniture

Tammie Housley · Answer

I've had to experiment in order to learn how to apply glaze over chalk paint and found that applying one coat (I used wipe-on poly) over the paint, then the glaze then 2-3 more coats of sealer worked well. Applying the glaze directly over the paint brought part of the paint off and didn't allow me to 'work' the glaze like I wanted to, but applying a coat of sealer 1st allowed me to get the look I was after. Good luck!

Lesley · Answer

I am struggling to answer this question because I am unsure what you mean by 'glaze'. If you mean what I call 'wax' you should wax first before applying poly. The wax is a more organic, soft product and would just 'sit' on top of the poly. By applying poly after you seal everything in. Let the wax harden for a few days before you finish off with the poly.

Brightnshine · Answer

I chalk painted white a tin trunk with wood trim on it. Then I sandpapered spots to let some of the brown and black original paint show through on the dents. I mixed glaze with some amber wood stain and using a little artist brush I applied it around the distressed spots on tin and wood wiping off any excess. I left a couple of days of drying time between applications of paint and glaze. Then covered it with a few coats of polyurethane. Turned out great.

Tammie Housley · Answer

Wipe-on poly is wiped on with a rag, goes on very smooth and you don't have to worry about brush marks. Lesley: Before the days of chalk paint when your only choice was to sand and prime, glaze was how you antiqued. It's a milky, translucent liquid that you mix with your choice of paint. Burnt umber is usually the choice for antiquing but you can use any color. Mix 3 parts glaze to 1 part paint then working in small sections brush it on then quickly wipe it off with a cloth leaving more in the deep areas and around the edges. I love working with chalk paint and wax but still love the variety of effects you can get with glaze. I urge you to give it a try!

Beppie Schous Murray · Answer

can you glaze over chalk paint and then apply a clear wax as a sealer?

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