Do I need to let chalk paint cure for a week or put another layer?
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I just painted a wooden desk with two coats of white chalk paint. Do I need to put something else on it before I use it. I want to put my laptop and printer on top but I don't want the paint to start getting knicked. Do I just need to let it cure for a week or put another coat of something else on it.
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Check out a Facebook page called Heathers hearth and home. She does some great restore of furniture etc and uses chalk paint.
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After 2-3 layers of chalk paint, sand it and then you need to wax it. Then apply hardware.
Here is a great instructional site: https://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/how-to-paint-furniture-using-chalk-paint/
You can use polycrylic as well. Polycrylic lasts longer than wax and doesn't need to be reapplied. Make sure that it's water-based so it doesn't yellow. I like to use about 3 coats in a satin finish.