Glazing Chalk Painted Furniture
Ive always liked a glazed look on furniture and searched for years for the perfect product.
Glazing chalk painted furniture. I mixed mine up on a styrofoam plate to show you the process better but it would be easier to use a cup. The Top Coat is a popular liquid sealer because its durable and creates a barrier between the paint to protect it from rubbing off. For example if you were to paint white chalk paint on black furniture it will take several coats to cover but a primer will minimize the number of coats including your time energy and the extra cost of chalk paint.
After the 24 hour wait time on my 2nd coat of chalk paint it was time to start the wax. Im ready to glaze and knowing that the glaze will soak more into the chalk paint I bought sealer wax to apply before glazing. Even when chalk painting furniture there are times when you have to use a primer because many dark stains will bleed through chalk paint.
I recently painted some kitchen cabinets with chalk paint. Does the glaze need a protective coat beneath it and. Also a primer is helpful to provide coverage.
See more ideas about redo furniture glazing furniture painted furniture. A glaze or dark wax will settle into all of those recesses and grooves creating an amazing aged look. Being easy to apply is a big plus for oil.
However the right type of oils can be used to seal chalk paint. If the surface has tiny pores the glaze will settle in these pores and look messy and muddy. Combine a little clear glaze with a little paint.
Tutorials include both the Pottery Barn Driftwood and Seadrift faux finishes. If you do not want that then you might want to try another sealant. Plus the color of the glaze you use will affect the color of the chalk paint.