How to use chalk paint?

The most common way to seal it is with wax, but here is a nice video tutorial that will walk you through it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnMTAh2c0e0

here is info on top coats for chalk paint and also how to chalk paint

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5jYOodyP-8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh9m8yDLV0Y

It does sound like wax is the most common but people also do polyurethane or polyacrylic to seal chalk paint. Personally I would go with a polyacrylic.

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/chalk-paint-dresser-update-44262471

Many choose wax to seal but this project used poly: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/chalk-paint-coffee-table-makeover-44262577

Yes you have to put a sealer over chalk paint. Either a wax or acrylic, or poly sealer.

I like to use a wax. chalk paint brands sell them

Hi,, Heres a great vid to get you started

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh9m8yDLV0Y

Hi! If it is going to get any wear like a table, I use polyurethane. I usually use wax on dresser tops. Good luck!

You should to help protect it and seal it

I have left it natural and used poly depending on the use. If a coffee table or side table poly can protect it from scratching and chipping.

Chalk paint is very easy to paint and dries quickly. Here is a great blog post outlining how to seal chalk paint: https://do-daddy.com/how-to-distress-painted-wood-furniture/I

recommend using this sealer to seal the paint: https://amzn.to/3uAmNWR

I use Annie’s wax to seal everything from furniture to painted fabric.

Here's a video that might help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU3SX_eXpQQ

Hi Cheryl, I made a keyholder and chalk painted it, and I used a spray on matte clear coat, it preserved the look of the chalk paint and has held up extremely well with the keys being hung on it, no chipping at all. https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/krylon-clear-matte-sealer-aerosol-clear/6000196555009?rrid=richrelevance