Dark waxing over polyurethane, how to do it?
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Madalina
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I’ve read that you can add dark wax to antique your furniture after you’ve applied your polyurethane top coat! Also I’ve read that they’re not to be mixed! Anyone have any thoughts on what to do! I’m repainting my armoire (making it aged looking) with a diy chalk paint to use as a pantry so I need durability! Any recommendations on if I should just use wax or I can go for poly?
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Hi Madalina!
Good news! You can apply dark wax over polyurethane top coat. Make sure the poly is dry and go for it. The wax should be the last thing you apply to your cabinets or piece of furniture.
What you should NOT do is apply the poly AFTER you applied wax, especially if you are using an water-based poly. They won't mix (oil and water don't mix) and you will end up with a messy goo on top of your piece as a result. Good luck!
I agree with Patricia. She got it right.
I would use a clear wax first and then use a dark wax. It will be very durable once everything cures. It takes chalk paint very little time to dry but it takes about 30 days for it to cure. The wax will give you a long lasting durable finish that you can just wipe with a soft damp cloth and they dry with a white kitchen towel. If you are still not convinced use a clear sealer (this is not a poly) over your chalk paint and then wax OR use glaze to age your piece and then poly over that.
i have read a lot of peoples reviews where eventually ill have to rewax and it may also turn yellow? have you had a piece you painted that lasted a long time with chalk paint and used clear wax?