Car wax on chalk paint or milk painted furniture?

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Can anyone tell me if using car wax on chalk paint or milk painted furniture would work?  I've got a piece of furniture I'd like to try using 'home made' chalk paint on, and want to seal it, but find it a bit expensive to buy Annie Sloane's Chalk Paint Wax or other such 'specialized' waxes, so I'm wondering if using turtle wax/car wax would work as it can also be used for other things around the house . . . Thanks in advance!

Janet Pizaro · Answer

It is not recommended to use car wax.Try a water based polycrylic sealer .This will help prevent scratches.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Robin it will not adhere to the paint.

Becky · Answer

I use Minwax Paste wax when I do furniture. You can get it at Lowes or HD and is only about $10. Its a little stinky, but the smell doesn't last.

B. Enne · Answer

good info on these posts/sites: http://circadee.com/2012/05/11/much-ado-about-waxing/ http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/my-honest-opinions-on-chalk-paint-and-wax-from-cottage-instincts-2068311 http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/can-you-use-a-different-clear-wax-with-annie-sloan-chalk-paint-3966077 http://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/how-to-make-chalk-paint-tutorial-2560713

Kerry Watts · Answer

I don't see why not.. Wax is wax. I'd try a test piece first though but, if it's not successful, surely the beauty of chalk paint is that you can just paint over it anyway ?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

kerry wax is not wax.I looked up the process.

KMS · Answer

Car wax is not as soft as wax for chalk paint. I don't think it would move around as on a 
slick finish like a car. You don't want a very thick layer at a time.

DianaMarie · Answer

The MinWax paste wax is easy to use, hardens when dry and cannot be painted over. Paint will easily flake and scratch off... Found that out while playing with my test boards.

Pattybd · Answer

Oh darn, I watched a you tube video and the lady suggested turtle wax spray.

Ken Erickson · Answer

A good paste wax can really help protect a finish.

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