Do you have to use chalk wax over chalk paint?
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Norma
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Do you have to put chalk wax on chalk paint that you put on outside flower pots?
7 answers
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YES, YOU WILL NEED TO SEAL IT, SINCE IT'S OUTSIDE
CharLee Williams
on May 02, 2016
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Hello Norma, You can leave your chalk paint painted pots as they are (without wax) but because chalk paint is porous in time rain and other outdoor conditions will start wearing the paint off. If you are going for a patina look then not applying anything is the way to go. But if you want to protect the look depending on where you will keep them you can use wax or polyurethane. For indoors wax is good enough protection for your chalk paint painted pots. For outdoors though an outdoor type polyurethane is recommended by most chalk paint retailers instead of wax. I use either of the following polys with all my pots depending on how matte I want them to look. If you want to check them out and read the reviews below are the links for those polys: For satin finishes I use: http://amzn.to/1SFMOg4 For flat/matte finishes I use: http://amzn.to/1rcwIQp
Handan & Greg @ The Navage Patch
on May 02, 2016
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Go on Annie Sloan website. With her chalk paint you Do Not wax the piece that goes outside. Only have to take a wet rag and wipe the piece down before putting outside. I painted planters , rain barrel and pole light with chalk paint. It has been a year and still looks like new.
Dri5427667
on May 02, 2016
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For a dded protection,I would used a non-yellowing clear spray.
Janet Pizaro
on May 02, 2016
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Follow the directions of the gals who have used the chalk paint products. I trust the ones who have experience with the products
MN Mom
on May 02, 2016
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To further add to my comment there were a lot of posts on this very same question. All the answers were to seal the finished product to prevent damage from being used outside.That goes for all painted surfaces not just chalk paint . It is basically the right procedure experienced or not.
Janet Pizaro
on May 02, 2016
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Thank you all for helping me .
Norma
on May 04, 2016
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