What is the best way to seal chalk paint? Wax or a spray?
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I just did my first project using chalk paint. I used wax given to me by my niece because she liked spray better. I don't know why but some of my paint came off when I removed the wax. I do like the finished project. Looking forward to see what kind of responses you get. I am anxious to do more painting using homemade chalk paint. Happy Painting!
It depends on the final look your going for and what the item will be used for. Wax will give a softer look and retain the chalk paint look. Wax will have to be reapplied over time. A spray sealer will give more of a gloss look and a harder finish.
I have always used Wax made for chalk paint. It's easy and seals it good. I do not like spray. I'm not fond of glossy look.
Depending on how much use the piece will get you may need to reapply the wax eventually.
Good luck🖤
If you go for a sealer instead of wax, you can use spray or brush on, depending on the size and shape of the article. A fancy end table with lots of detail needs to be sprayed, in my opinion, to get in all the nooks and crannies. A smooth top dining table needs brush on sealer to keep a smooth surface, but with no brush strokes. Best wishes 😇
for high use pieces I use polyvine wax varnish. its a water based poly that won't yellow. It comes in satin (more durable) and dead flat (which i use over satin if wanting that flat finish). General Finishes makes a good top coats as well (High Perf Top coat and Flat out Flat). Both of these are not "cheap" but worth the investment if you are doing pieces that you want to last
I agree with you Kelley, I have a litre bottle of polyvine dead flat and it is good stuff, waterproof up to a point I imagine, and definitely better for those things that will be touched and used a lot,
I use it on furniture, ornaments pictures frames, even on mugs if not being used to drink from. It definitely does not yellow as most of them do.
Wax is temporary and will eventually wear. I prefer to use a brush for better coverage and use a poly sealer. This is the one I use. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_11?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=polycrylic+protective+finish&sprefix=polycrylic+%2Caps%2C167&crid=2PVZJJJ153B6X&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Apolycrylic+protective+finish
We started using Polyvine Dead flat finish varnish a our furniture upcycling shop. That I do recommend. It's waterproof too. And give it two coats, it should be pretty good protection for furniture decoupage etc